THE ORANGEMAN A NEWSLETTER FOR THE SUPREME GRAND LODGE OF THE UNITED STATES Volume 2, Number 4 SUPREME GRAND MASTER S CORNER: Dear Brothers and Sisters: As my time as Worshipful Grand Master of the United States comes to a close I would like to take this opportunity to reflect on the past two years. During this time we have seen many changes in the Orange Order here in the United States, we have installed three new lodges, Naples, Florida, Las Vegas, Nevada and Thousand Oaks, California. I would like to acknowledge and thank Past Grand Master's Jimmy Huey and Freddy Stewart for their time and work in Naples, Florida to install the lodge and officers and making that day a great success. I would like to thank the Brothers of Ulster Scots LOL 1690 for all their hard work over the last year to helping to get Las Vegas and Thousand Oaks up and running and also Brothers John Stalling and Alex Buffalo from Patrick Henry lodge in Virginia for the great degree work they put on for these two new lodges. During this past two years I have traveled to lodges here in the United States, as well as Canada, Scotland and Ulster to represent the United States and the Orange Order and at each lodge I was always warmly welcomed. But my work is not done yet, I am still working with some of our Brothers of Orlando, Florida to try and get another new lodge opened there soon. I will keep all informed as to our efforts there. We will be holding our Grand Lodge meeting in Williamsburg, Virginia in August 2012, let's make it a weekend to remember and I hope to see as many of you there as possible. I would like to take this opportunity to thank Brother John Whiteside for this time and the great way he puts together the Newsletter to help keep all informed what is going on here in the states among all the lodges; it is much appreciated, THANK YOU JOHN. Also a huge Thank You to Brother Walter Wilson who always keep me up to date with everything within the Grand Lodge; it is also much appreciated since it takes daily time to keep everything in running order.
We have lost a few of our older members this last two years. Let us think of their loved ones who are left and keep them in your prayers and thoughts. And let us always remember our men and women of our armed forces wherever they are to pray for their safe return home and always remember the ones who will never return home. I will continue to work and do what I can to assist any lodges and to support in anyway our future Worshipful Grand Master and the Grand Lodge of the United States. Thank you all for your trust in me the last two years and I hope I served the Grand Lodge of the United States with honor. God Bless to you all and God Bless the U.S.A. Worshipful Grand Master Samuel Stewart BI-ANNUAL CONVENTION WILLIAMSBURG, VA: All Brothers and Sisters are cordially invited to attend the Bi-Annual Supreme Grand Lodge Convention being held in Williamsburg, VA in August, 2012. Our premier event is being hosted by Patrick Henry Lodge LOL 1105, and we are grateful for their hard work leading up to the convention. Your attention is directed below to the letter forwarded to each of you by the Grand Secretary. Please respect the registration and dinners deadlines and plan to attend now, sending your reservations to Brother John Stallings. Hotel reservations can be made as noted. As Supreme Grand Master Stewart said, Hope to see everyone there! April 1, 2012 SUPREME TO ALL LODGES UNDER THE JURISDICTION OF THE GRAND LODGE OF THE LOYAL ORANGE INSTITUTION, U.S.A. Greetings: Notice is hereby given that the 84th Biennial Session of the Supreme Grand Lodge of the Loyal Orange Institution of the United States of America, will be held at the Clarion Hotel Historic District, 351 York Street, Williamsburg, VA 23185 during the week of August 09 th thru 11 th, 2012
HOTEL RESERVATIONS Reservations should be made by calling the hotel reservations department at 757-229-4100. You should identify yourself by stating that you are part of the LOYAL ORANGE LODGE. All reservations should be made by July 09th, 2012. The room rates are $89.00 single or double per night, plus state and local taxes, currently they are 10% plus $2.00 occupancy tax. All reservations must be guaranteed and accompanied by a first night room deposit or guaranteed with a major credit card. CREDENTIALS Credential blanks for the delegates have been forwarded to all lodges in accordance with Article 5, Sec. I, Supreme Grand Lodge Constitution. If you have not received a copy, notify the Grand Secretary and request one. The credentials are made in duplicate under the lodge seal. One copy is then forwarded to the Supreme Grand Secretary and the other is retained by the delegate for his identification at the Convention, file your credentials at the registration desk that will be set up for your convenience. CHURCH SERVICE A Church Service will be held on Thursday, August 09 th at 7:30 p.m., at the Clarion Hotel Historic District. GENERAL INFORMATION All Supreme Grand Lodge officers are request to attend the Grand Lodge sessions dressed in a tuxedo, which is the official dress of the Grand Lodge, or at least in a dark suit. Only officers and delegates have voice and vote in the Supreme Grand Lodge, however all Royal Arch Purple Marksman are entitled to attend the sessions, and a most hearty invitation is extended to them. Delegates are request to wear their respective lodge collars. The Convention Committee has made arrangements to block off an area of rooms for our group, but again we must stress that your reservations must be in by July 09 th. The Clarion Hotel District has an indoor pool. The parking is free. Colonial Williamsburg is one mile away, Busch gardens is two miles away, William and Mary College is one mile away. The rate at the Inn will be extended to three days prior to the convention and three days after the convention.
The banquet will be held on Friday evening. The cost of the banquet will 35.00. If you plan to attend the banquet, you need to make your reservations now and send a check to cover your dinner. Installation of officers will be held at the end of the business on Saturday afternoon. If possible the Secretary should make copies of this letter available to the officers and delegates so that this information will be available to them. Anyone needing assistance to the Hotel, contact John D. Stallings, 7715 Pine Street, Manassas, VA 20111 Telephone 703-795-1834.. Fraternally yours, Attest: Walter C. Wilson Supreme Grand Secretary Samuel B. Stewart, Supreme Grand Master SUPREME GRAND LODGE CONVENTION COMMITTEE MANASSAS, VIRGINIA AUGUST 09-11, 2012 RETURN THIS FORM NO LATER THAN JULY 22, 2012 YOUR NAME PHONE NUMBER The 84 rd Supreme Grand Lodges Convention Committee welcomes you to the Williamsburg area. We hope you will enjoy your stay at the Clarion Hotel Historic District. Friday, August 10 th, Grand Banquet, Cash Bar 6:00 p.m., Dinner at 6:30 p.m. Please circle Choice of Entrée: Prime Rib: Garlic Studded, with au jus Colonial Chicken: Grilled Chicken topped with Julienne Ham, Applewood smoked bacon, and smoked gouda cheese sauce
All entrees include Crisp Garden Salad, fresh garden vegetables, some type of starch, baked dinner rolls, and dessert Banquet $35.00 I will attend I will not attend Please list names in your party. If you plan to attend the banquet, YOU NEED TO MAKE YOUR RESERVATIONS NOW AND SEND A CHECK TO COVER YOUR DINNERS. We cannot guarantee your reservation if your check is not received by July 22, 2010. Please make checks payable to John D. Stallings, and return form and check to: John D. Stallings, 7715 Pine Street, Manassas, VA 20111 LODGE NEWS: Germantown Golden Star LOL #39 with Jenkintown True Blue LOL 76, in conjunction with the County Grand Lodge of Delaware Valley hosted a ham and cabbage supper on March 17, 2012, as is one of their traditions. Both lodges formerly marched in the St. Patrick s Day parade held in the Horsham, PA area, in the vicinity of the former Orange Home. Congratulations to our Brothers in Ontario West on the 90 th Anniversary of their lodge, with best wishes for 90 more successful years of service. The Birchcliff Herald February/March 2012 90 th Anniversary of Birchcliff L.O.L. No. 2856 On Tuesday February 7 th the members of Birchcliff L.O.L. No. 2856 celebrated its 90 th Anniversary with a meeting on the exact date. In total 18 brothers were prsent at the evening including our special guest, Rt Wor Bro Alex Rough (PGM Ontario West, PCM Toronto and PM Highland Creek L.O.L. No. 2934). During the evening Rt Wor Bro Rough gave a history of the Orange Order in Canada and more specifically in the City of Toronto. Also the County Master of Toronto, MW Bro David Griffin presented Rt Wor Bro Rough with a plaque in recognition of serving as County Master of Toronto. Following the meeting an enjouable time of fellowship was had by all the members. Our newest lodge, Las Vegas Purple Star LOL #212, recently set up at booth at the Vegas Scottish Games with information about the Orange Order. The booth was complete with a banner of King William of Orange, a vase of orange lillies, the
Boyne flag, an orange collarette and brochures. Congratulations on your efforts, Brothers, to spread the word about our fine organization. JOKE OF THE DAY: A little girl asked her father, How did the human race start? The father answered God made Adam and Eve and they had children and so all mankind was made. Two days later the girl asked her mother the same question. The mother answered Many years ago, there were monkeys from which the Human race evolved. The confused girl returned to her father and said Dad, how is it possible that you told me the human race was created by God, and Mom said they developed from monkeys. The father answered Well dear, it is very simple. I told you about my side of the family and your mother told you about hers! BELFAST NEWS OF NOTE:
A historic manuscript containing details of every soldier who fought with King William of Orange in the Battle of the Boyne has been discovered during renovation work at Belfast City Hall. The 320-year-old "account book" had been lying in storage at the building for almost a century without the authorities realising the significance it could hold for military historians and the Orange Order. The parchment document was written by the Paymaster General Thomas Coningsby and includes a detailed record of each man in the 35,000-strong army which accompanied King William III to Ireland to do battle with his uncle and father-in-law, the deposed James II. It was found when a range of artefacts were moved from the city hall to allow an 11m refurbishment to take place. Belfast City Council has now presented the manuscript to the Orange Order. Councillor William Humphrey, who is the chairman of the council's culture, development and arts committee, said officials knew that the book had been given to the old Belfast Corporation "way back in the mists of time". But he explained that the council "did not really appreciate just how much information there was in it, until we gave it a more detailed examination". Dr Jonathan Mattison, who is a researcher with the Orange Order, described the discovery as "absolutely fantastic" and said they were indebted to the council for unearthing an "exciting piece of history". "It shows the payments made to all the various regiments, units, individuals and suppliers during the year of 1690 when William III came over to prosecute the war with more zeal in Ireland, leading up to the Battle of the Boyne," he explained. "Officers of high rank and even down to lowly rank are recorded in the pages of the manuscript itself and it's a fascinating book, a fascinating read," he explained. "I think it will give us a greater insight into not only the political history of the time but also the social and economic circumstances and history that go along with any period of war or conflict, because obviously with 35,000 men under your command, people have to get paid. "It gives the mechanics and economics of warfare as well as just the politics and events themselves," he said. The book will eventually go on display at the Orange Order's headquarters in east Belfast. SEE YOU IN AUGUST AT THE SUPREME GRAND LODGE CONVENTION!! BE THERE!!