WELCOME NEW MASTER MASONS

THE LAMPPublished By The Most Worshipful Prince Hall Grand Lodge of Ohio, Free and Accepted Masons

FOURTH QUARTER 2008VOLUME 35 NUMBER 2

~ WELCOME NEW MASTER MASONS ~MWGM James H. Willis, Sr., Makes 35 Masons at Sight

Twenty-one distinguished men from throughout the Jurisdiction of Ohio were made Masons at Sight by MWGMWillis. Included in the group were businessmen, elected politicians and several clergymen, including five Pastorsfrom the 4th Masonic District. At the Hope Hotel and Conference Center, Fairborn, Ohio, The Most WorshipfulGrand Master James H. Willis, Sr., caused Edward Dugger, Jr. Military Lodge No. 123, to open an OccasionalGrand Lodge for the express purpose of making Masons at Sight. They were, first row, l. to r.: (1) Reverend Dr.John Freeman, Pastor of United AME Church, Xenia; (2) Reverend Bruce Jones, Pastor of Mt. Carmel MissionaryBaptist Church, Springfield; (4) MWGM Willis; (5) Reverend K. Edwin Bryant, Pastor of Mt. Pisgah BaptistChurch, Dayton; (6) Reverend Dr. P. E. Henderson, Jr., Pastor of Corinthian Baptist Church, Dayton; and (7)Reverend Chad A. White, Sr., Pastor of Mt. Carmel Missionary Baptist Church, Dayton.

Saturday, November 8, 2008, Fairborn, Ohio...

RW JayJohnson,PM, No.123, givesthe ApronPresenta-tion to thecandidates.

February 23, 2008, Cleveland, Ohio...

Newly made Masons at Sight along with Degree Team.Photos by RW Woodrow Riddle, Jr., Grand Photographer

By RW Melvin RussellMW Grand Master James H.

Willis Sr. created 14 Master Ma-sons at Sight in Cleveland, Ohio,on February 23, 2008. The high-light of the ceremony was that twoof the newly made Master Masonswere the sons of the MW GrandMaster. The four WorshipfulMasters, Senior and Junior War-dens of the Cleveland PH Sym-bolic Masonic Lodges performedthe three degrees administered.

RW Melvin L. Russell, No. 79,presided over the affair under theauspices of the RW Grand Lec-turer Carl A. Williams, No. 120.

Congratulations go out to thesenewly made Master Masons:Shelby Willis, No. 4; James H.Willis Jr., No. 4; Darryl L. Reed,No. 4; John Algee, No. 4; DavidTaylor, No. 4; Daniel Goosby,No. 11; Bruce Jackson, No. 11;Mark Perkins, No. 52; MariceHadden, No. 87; Woodrow Davis,No. 87; Curtis Allen, No. 87;Timothy Butler, No. 108; LarryWallace, No. 120; and Johnny J.Brewington, No. 120.

Below: MW Grand MasterWillis places Grand Lodge pinson his sons, James H. Willis, Jr.(r.) and Shelby Willis (l.), bothof who were made Masons atSight.

Photos by RWWoodrowRiddle, Jr.,

The Degree Team consisted ofWM William Boyd Jr., No. 79;SW Larry Lovelace, No. 79; JWRichard Johnson, No. 79; WMCarlwin Collins, No. 52; SWErick Elder, No. 52; JW EdwardDavis, No. 52; WM KalvinBrown, No. 11; SW Mark Ledger,No. 11; JW Erik Warren, No. 11;WM Damon Johnson, No. 120;SW Clarence King, No. 120; JWAndrew D. White, No. 120; Chap-lain Robert Acree, No. 120; andPM Paul Hunt, No.79.

Over 100 Brothers and GrandLodge officers were on hand trav-eling from Akron, Warren, To-ledo, Sandusky, Elyria and evenas far as Columbus to witness thishistoric event. The Deputy GrandLecturers, RW Jerry Ellerton, RWJames Provitt and RW MarlonShockley were also proud to bein attendance.

Grand Worthy Matron Kay AndersonHonored at Banquet

Grand Worthy Matron Kay F. Anderson, No. 104, was honored at aRecognition Banquet held the weekend of November 6-7, 2008. AboveGWM Anderson and Amaranth Grand Chapter Trustees.

2008-2009 Grand Trustees (Seated l. to r.) Grand Associate PatronKennedy C. McCall, Grand Associate Matron Beverly J. Beavers, GWMAnderson, Grand Worthy Patron Gerald S. Friason, Grand Conductress,Loling Sawyer. Standing: Grand Sentinel Arnet Sanders, GrandAssociate Conductress Jacqueline E. Harris, Grand Treasurer, PatriciaA.P. Taylor, Grand Secretary Betty A. Bradshaw, and Grand AttorneyFreddie Springfield. Additional photos on page 5.

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From the Desk of the Editor... Fraternally,Rev. James H. Willis, Sr.Most Worshipful Grand Master

RW Jimmie E. Johnson, Editor

On behalf of the elected Grand Trustees of theMost Worshipful Prince Hall Grand Lodge of Ohio and

from Linnie and me, we wish for each of you a

Most Prosperous New Yearand hope that your blessings continue to flow as God

has promised to supply our every need.December 22, 2008

Proclamation JHW-1-2009

Worshipful Masters, Past Masters, Senior and Junior Wardens,All Past Grand Masters, All Grand Lodge Trustees, Grand LodgeOfficers Present and Past, All Heads of Subordinate Lodges ofthe Most Worshipful Prince hall Grand Lodge of Ohio

Greetings:Pursuant to Article 5,Section 2 of the Constitution of the Most Worshipful Prince Hall Grand Lodgeof Ohio, a Special Communication of the Most Worshipful Prince Hall Grand Lodge will beconvened on Saturday March 7, 2009 at the at the Eastmoor Middle School, 3450 Medway Ave,Columbus, OH 43213.

The business at hand will be the presentation and acting upon a recommendation pertaining to the PerCapita Tax assessments of the Grand Lodge. At the 159th Annual Communications, it was stated inthe Most Worshipful Grand Master's Allocution, that a committee would be appointed to review ourGrand Lodge financial structure, and make recommendations pertaining to the Per Capita Tax.The committee has performed the task assigned to them, and their findings and recommendations areready for presentation for your consideration and action.

Therefore, be it resolved that the officers and members of the 3rd Masonic District, under the direc-tions of R.W. Deputy Grand Lecturer Albert D. Francis will open a lodge of Master Masons at10:00 a.m. The Grand Lodge Officers and The Most Worshipful Grand Master will be received at10:30 a.m at which time an Occasional Grand Lodge will convene.

Be it further resolved, that each Brother will pay a registration fee of $15.00 in attendance.

Be it further resolved, that there will be a Pythagorans’ Advisor's Workshop Overview take placeat 1:00 p.m, followed by an Advisor's Banquet to be held later that same evening. Time and place to beannounced by the R.W. Director of Youth Activities, Ben Moore.

“RECLAIM, REVITALIZE, RETURN”

Take due and timely notice of the foregoing and govern yourselves accordingly.

Given under my hand and private seal of the Grand Master at Toledo, Ohio this 22 Day ofDecember AD 2008, AL 2008.

Greetings to thePrince Hall Family:

This edition of The Lamp in-cludes all unpublished material thatI have received from January 2008through December 2008. In orderto accommodate as many articlesas possible, we have limited thewords and tried to tell most of thestories through pictorial display.

The Lamp Staff promises that wewill continue to work with theEditor-in-Chief (MWGM) and theGrand Lodge Trustees to developa business plan that will ensure thatThe Lamp can be published in atimely manner. We ask for yourpatience as we work to formulatea workable plan.

On behalf of the entire LampStaff, we hope that all of you have

enjoyed the holidays, and just incase you did not receive the giftthat you were expecting forChristmas, remember that Godgave us the “Greatest Gift” wecould ever ask for when He gaveus His only begotten Son, Jesus!

NEXT DEADLINE FOR THE LAMPWILL BE PUBLISHED ON THE PH WEBSITE

MW Grand Master James H. Willis, Sr. accompanied by elected andappointed Grand Lodge officers at the Master Mason at Sight ceremonyheld in Cleveland, Ohio.

The Annual Prince Hall Schol-arship Foundation raffle was heldon Sunday May 18, 2008, at theGrand East with the followingBrothers in attendance: CharlesAllen - No. 4, Charles Smith,Grand Secretary - No. 7, RobertLynch - No. 89, Sim Sankey - No.89, Ronald Smith - No. 89,Webster Tyson - No. 89 andRonald A. Ogletree - No. 115, Di-rector, PH Scholarship Founda-tion.

The 2008 Raffle winners were:1st Prize: Morris W. Lee,

Youngstown, OH - $3000.00.2nd Prize: Jimmie Hughes,

Youngstown, OH - $1750.00.3rd Prize: Ashley Bell, Canton,

OH - $750.00.4th Prize: Julius Hudson, Day-

Scholarship Raffle Winners Announcedton, OH - $500.00.

My sincere thanks to all whosupported this Grand Lodge fundraiser that assist our youth to con-

tinue their education beyond highschool. Congratulations to thewinners!

Submitted by Ronald A. Ogletree

FOURTH QUARTER 2008THE LAMPPage 2

GRAND LODGE PHOTOGRAPHERSRW Woodrow Riddle, Jr., #87 ..........................................Grand Photographer

330-856-7853

W. Richard Maxey, #52W. Gary L. Lewis, #122

W. Ival Angel, #68W. Carmen Williamson, #4

W. Villani J. Thomas, #83

W. Samuel Crosby, Jr., #1W. Reginald Oliver, #116W. Bradley L. Smith, #77

W. Kenneth L. Long, #77, Emeritus

FOURTH QUARTER 2008 THE LAMP PAGE 3

Most Worshipful Prince Hall Grand Lodge ofOhio Convenes 159th Grand Communication

MWGM James H. Willis, Sr. (l.) presents Special Achievement Award toRWDGL Keith A. Perkins, 4th Masonic Dist. (c.), while RW GrandLecturer Carl A. Williams (r.) looks on.

MWGMWillis andRWGL CarlA. Williamspresent the“Deputy ofthe Year”award to RWB. WayneMcLaughlin,RWDGL, 2ndMasonic Dist.

MWGM Willis escorted down the parade route by Seniorand Junior Grand Deacons.

MWGM James H. Willis Sr. with visiting GrandMasters Samuel King (l.) MWPHGL of PA andRonald Winnett, MWGL of Ohio.

Eminent GrandCommander, KnightsTemplar, William C.Parker and the Ohio

Grand Commandery,escort the Craft down

the parade route.

MW Grand Master Ronald Winnett, MW GrandLodge of Ohio, presents a plaque to MWGMWillis.

Visiting delegation from the Jurisdiction of Washington, DC is received at the altar.

MW Grand Master James H. Willis, Sr. receivesProclamation from the City of Toledo.

(Photo below) MasterMasons of the

MWPHGL of Ohioparade through

downtown Toledo andinto the Park Inn Hotelfor Memorial Services.

MWGM Willis surprises his First Lady,Sister Linnie Willis with a bouquet of redroses.

MWGM Willis presents GWM ZedaK. Roberson with a bouquet of redroses.

Photos by RW Woodrow Riddle, Jr. Gr. Photographer andAssoc. Gr. Photographers Ival Angel and Richard Maxey

FOURTH QUARTERTHE LAMPPAGE 4

Amaranth Grand Chapter Hosts 121st Grand Communication in Toledo

Amaranth Grand Chapter Elects New Leaders

G W P - E l e c tGerald S. Friasonand GWM-ElectKay F. Andersonpresent beautifulplaques from theGrand Trusteesto the outgoingGWM Zeda K.Roberson (l.) andoutgoing GWPBrian T.Moragne (r.).

Visiting delegation from Georgiana Thomas Grand Chapter of theDistrict of Columbia.

Visiting delegation from Deborah Grand Chapter from the Commonwealthof Pennsylvania.

Past Grand Worthy Matrons in attendance (l. to r.): Betty Jean Cousins, Thomasine G. Allen, Janet M. Gee-Jordan, Karen A. James, Bernice M. Wells, Maggie F. Moon, Daisy L. Lewis and Dr. Gloria S. Malone.

Past Grand Patrons in attendance (l. to r.): Keith D. Clark, Sr., Ray S. Robinson, Albert L.Lewis, Wilse Simpson, Charles E. Williams, Stephen P. Blackwell, Sr., Jimmie E. Johnson, andJerry D. Springer.

Amaranth Grand Chapter’s Gospel Choir, under the direction of Grand Choir Director, PMLucy “Deanie” Harvey, #104 (seated l.) and accompanist RW Grand Attorney Alvertis Bishop(standing l.), prepares to render songs during the Divine Service on Sunday morning.

Pictorial Review of 121st Grand CommunicationAugust 2-6, 2008, Toledo, Ohio

GWP Gerald S. Friason is installed at the altarassisted by PGM Thomasine G. Allen, installingMarshal.

Installing GrandPatron Jimmie E.Johnson (l.) GWPFriason, MWGM

James H. Willis, Sr.and Junior PGWP

Brian Moragneprepare to give

Grand Honors toGrand Worthy

Matron, Kay F.Anderson.

GWM Kay F. Anderson makes her first tripthrough the Labyrinth to the Grand East toreceive her Crown and Sash.

(Above) Worthy Matron Karla Goldsby (l.)presented GWM Anderson her sash from RuthChapter No. 104, while Worshipful MasterCarlton Johnston (r.), presented the beautifulcrown that was purchased by Edward DuggerLodge No. 123.

(Photo l.) Newly installed GrandWorthy Patron Gerald S. Friason and

Grand Worthy Matron Kay F.Anderson pose for first official photo.

(Photo l.) New kid on the block,Jacqueline E. Harris, DeborahChapter #19, was elected GrandAssociate Conductress.

(Photo r.) Another new kid on theblock, Arnet Sanders, WisdomChapter #51, was elected GrandSentinel. Bro. Sanders served foryears as the Chief of InternalSecurity for the MWPHGL of Ohio.

(Photo r.) GWMAnderson gave an

emotionalacceptance address,

preceded by thesong “Never Could

Have Made It.”Here she is joined

by her family.

Photos by RWWoodrow Riddle,

Jr., GP

THE LAMPFOURTH QUARTER 2008 PAGE 5

By PGWP Jay Johnson, No. 104During the weekend of Novem-

ber 7-9, 2008, approximately 500people gathered at the Hope Ho-tel and Conference Center,Wright-Patterson Air Force Base,Ohio, to pay tribute to Sister KayFrances Anderson, 38th GrandWorthy Matron of AmaranthGrand Chapter, Inc., Order of theEastern Star for the Jurisdiction ofOhio.

Ruth Chapter No. 104 hostedthe “Gala Weekend Extra-ordinaire” with assistance fromthe Brothers of Edward Dugger,Jr. Military Lodge No. 123.

The General Chairperson, PastGrand Deputy Alice Jean Johnsonand her committee left no stoneunturned as they rolled out the redcarpet for guests and truly lav-ished their Grand Worthy Matronwith grace and style during a

Ruth Chapter No. 104 Honors38th GWM Kay F. Anderson

weekend that will be immortalizedby those in attendance for yearsto come.

Highlights of the weekend in-cluded a “Real Texas Barbeque”on Friday evening complete witha Western decor and the guestsattired in their finest Western gear.On Saturday morning, Ruth Chap-ter No. 104 hosted a “Gospel Fest”with Gospel singing, Praise Danc-ers, and a delightful repast. Thenon Saturday evening, the GrandWorthy Matron was feted with agala banquet which included 100percent participation by GrandHeads of Houses regaled in thecolors and jewels of their high of-fice.

DJ William Spence providedsome soulful dancing music forFriday and Saturday evenings andeveryone had a great time.

Grand Worthy Matron’s immediate family pose proudly with their “KayKay” as they affectionately call her.

Past Grand Matrons and Past Grand Patrons in attendance were (seated l. to r.) PGWMs Zeda K. Roberson,Thomasine G. Allen, Karen A. James, Gloria S. Malone, GWM Anderson, Daisy L. Lewis, Janet N. Gee-Jordanand Betty Jean Cousins. Standing: PGWPs Rev. Brian T. Moragne, Charles E. Williams, Jerry D. Springer,Albert L. Lewis, Keith D. Clark, Sr., Ray S. Robinson and Jimmie E. Johnson.

GWM Anderson (c.) poses with members of Ruth Chapter No. 104, hosts for the gala weekend.

GWM Anderson and“Kay’s Karats” - GrandGirls Assembly AdvisoryBoard. (L. to r.) RobinAllen-Mack, GrandDirector of YouthActivities; and GADYAsLisa Hunt, Dist. #1; CarlaSykes, Dist. #2; LaKeithaJohnson, Dist. #3;Georgetta Fountain-Harris, Dist. #4; Mary AnnWilkins, Dist. #5; andMargaret Farrier, GrandAsst. to the GDYA.

(Above) GWM Anderson and Brothers of Edward Dugger Military Lodge No. 123, co-hosts.

GWM Anderson with MWGM James H. Willis, Sr.

GWM Anderson with “Kay’s Krème de la Krème” -Grand Deputies of Amaranth Grand Chapter. (L. tor.) Janice M. Williams, Dist. #2; Barbara A. Walker,Dist. #3; Gwen S. McLaughlin, Dist. #4; BarbaraHudson-Banner, Dist. #5; and Angel Q. Lungelow-Cooper, Dist. #6. Not pictured: Diane P. Jofferion,Dist. #1.

(Photo r.) GWM Kay Anderson with special friend,Sir Knight Arper Tentman, Jr., Grand RoyalAdvisor, Prince Hall Grand Guild, TC. Photos by RW Woodrow Riddle, Jr.

THE LAMP FOURTH QUARTER 2008PAGE 6

Prince Hall Masons Participate in the BicentennialCelebration of the Grand Lodge of F&AM of Ohio

By RW Jay Johnson, EditorOver 500 Prince Hall Masons,

Eastern Stars and Youth organi-zations descended on the CapitalCity of Columbus to participatein the Bicentennial Celebration ofthe Grand Lodge of Ohio, Freeand Accepted Masons on June21, 2008.

To mark their 200th Anniver-sary, the Grand Lodge of Ohioscheduled a Reenactment Cer-emony of the Cornerstone Lay-ing for the Ohio Statehouse. MostWorshipful Grand Master,Ronald L. Winnett extended theinvitation to MWGM James H.Willis, Sr. to participate and inturn, Grand Master Willis askedthe members of the Prince HallFamily to support him in thismilestone endeavor.

In speaking personally with theorganizer of the event, he in-formed me that they were expect-ing approximately 200 - 300 per-sons total and that is how manychairs they had set up on the lawnof the Ohio Statehouse. To say hewas in shock is to put it mildly,when over 500 members of thePrince Hall Family joined ap-proximately 1200 - 1500 mem-bers of the Ohio Masonic Familyto boast a crowd of nearly 2000persons.

MWGM Willis and GrandWorthy Matron Zeda K.Roberson were dashing and beau-tiful as they rode down HighStreet in their convertible auto-mobiles to the cheers of every-body along the parade site, in-cluding shoppers and others whostopped what they were doing toview the parade.

MWGM James H.Willis, Sr. rides tall as

he leads theprocession of PH

Masons. GrandMarshal Michael L.

Freeman leads theBrothers.

(L.) MWGM Willisaddresses the audience atthe Cornerstone LayingCeremony.

(R.) GWM Zeda K.Roberson, GAM Kay F.Anderson (in auto), GAPGerald S. Friason (l.) in theParade. GWM was drivenby her daughter, SisterLynn Roberson.

Photos below GrandOfficers of MWPHGL andGL of Ohio and AmaranthGrand Trustees.

MWGM Ronald Winnett greets MWGM Willis onstage. Photos by RW Woodrow Riddle, Jr.

Ohio Delegation Attends Indiana Grand Session

(L.) MWGM Willis addreses the Indiana Grand Session.(Upper r.): MWGM Humphrey of Wisconsin and MWGM Willisenjoy lunch with GWM Debra Merriwether and Deputy GrandMaster Darrell E. Morton, Sr. of Indiana.(R.) GWM Zeda K. Roberson and GWP Brian T. Moragne arereceived by PH Grand Chapter, OES, Jurisdiction of Indiana.

(L.) GWPBrian T.

Moragne, GWPJames Wood-

ard of Indianaduring Grand

Lodge Mem-orial Service.


Grand Lodge Statewide Workshop

Master Masons from across the state converged at Columbus, Ohio for the Annual Grand Lodge StatewideWorkshop on Saturday, March 1, 2008. (Above) MWGM James H. Willis, Sr. (r.) and Grand Trustees kickoffthe workshop.

A representativeof Melaleuca

(The WellnessCompany) gavea presentation.

RWDGL WayneMcLaughlin,

Dist. #2, was thefirst person tosign up for thespecial rate of

one cent.

(Above) RW Charles G. Smith, Grand Secretary presides over the Lodge Secretary’s Workshop.(R.) RW Charles V. Williams, III, Grand Treasurer, presides over the Lodge Treasurer’sWorkshop. The workshop was well attended. Photos by RW Woodrow Riddle, Jr.

4th Masonic District and 5th OES District Present Black History ProgramBy RW Jay Johnson, Editor

Where best to honor our BlackHeritage than the NationalAfro-American Museum and Cul-tural Center, located in Wilber-force, Ohio, near two historicallyBlack Universities (Central Stateand Wilberforce). That is exactlywhere approximately 150 Brothersand Sisters of the 4th Masonic and5th OES Districts braved the cold,but sunny, weather to journey onFebruary 10, 2008, to participatein an awesome program.

Led by RWDGL Keith A.Perkins and Grand DeputyKimberley Hardnick, the entire

program was inspira-tional, motivational andinformational, high-lighted by the TheatricalProduction - “If Any-body Asks You Who IAm, Tell Them I Am aChild of God,” directedby Worthy Matron KarlaGoldsby of Ruth Chap-ter #104. This was fol-

4th/5th Districts Masonic Family in attendance at the Black History program.

RWDGL Keith A. Perkins Photos by V.J. Thomas

lowed by the public presentation ofthe 20th Degree by members ofWilberforce Lodge #21 under theauspices of Miami Consistory #26.

Those present were treated to

two beautiful selections by Ms.Avianna McDaniel Blake, a stu-dent at Wilberforce University.Editor’s Note: Ms. Blake went onto become Ms. Wilberforce Uni-

versity, aided by members of RuthChapter #104 who provided herwardrobe, and funds to compete -WM Karla Goldsby, PGWP JayJohnson, and Sis. Juanita Brad-ley (Ms. Amaranth).

RWDGL Keith A. Perkins andmembers of the 4th and 5th Ma-sonic and OES Districts joinedwith the congregation of the Mt.Carmel Missionary BaptistChurch to celebrate St. John theEvangelist Day on Sunday, De-cember 14, 2008.

4th Masonic/5th OES Districts Celebrate St. John the Evangelist Day

Members enter the sanctuary prior to the service.

Those in attendance includedRW Perkins, RWDGL, 4th Ma-sonic District; PGM Jesse L.Russell; RW GDLF Trustee ArlinE. Jackson; Sir Knight ArperTentman, Jr., Grand Royal Advi-sor, Prince Hall Grand Guild,Heroines of Templar Crusades;Eminent Grand Commander Will-

iam C. Parker, Knights Templar (also Grand Thrice Illus-trious Master, Royal & Select Masters); Knight Jerry D.Springer, Deputy Grand Joshua, Heroines of Jericho; KayF. Anderson, Grand Worthy Matron; Jacqueline E. Har-ris, Grand Associate Conductress; Betty A. Bradshaw,Grand Secretary; Patricia A. Taylor, Grand Treasurer; M.Francine Washington, Grand Princess Captain, PH GrandGuild; and Mary Louise Brookins, Most Ancient GrandMatron, Heroines of Jericho.

Reverend Brother Chad A. White, Sr. delivered a mostpowerful sermon to the congregation and visitors and in-vited them to return to Mt. Carmel any time.

RWDGL Keith A. Perkins prepares brothersto line up to enter the sanctuary.

(R.) Rev.( B r o t h e r )Chad A.White, Sr.preached ap o w e r f u lsermon.(L.) PMS t e p h a n i eG o d w i ncomes downfor specialprayer.

(Far r.) GWM Kay F. Anderson, GACJacqueline E. Harris and Gr.Treasurer Patricia Taylor.

FOURTH QUARTER 2008THE LAMPPAGE 8

6th Annual Brotherhood NightBy Eldred J. Jones

RW Associate EditorThe 6th Annual Brotherhood

Night took place Saturday, No-vember 22, 2008, at the majesticCincinnati Masonic Center of the1st Masonic District of the GrandLodge of Ohio in downtown Cin-cinnati, Ohio. The Grand Lodgeof Ohio and The Most Worship-ful Prince Hall Grand Lodge ofOhio have been on a mission topromote unity and brotherhoodbetween the respective organiza-tions and weave the success of thisendeavor throughout our commu-nity.

This year's theme, “BringingUnity Into Our Community” waswell chosen and artfully plannedand conducted by the 1st MasonicDistrict of each Grand body. Uponentering the Masonic Center, thebrethren and their guests werewarmly greeted by members ofthe Grand Lodge of Ohio and thenby members of The Most Wor-shipful Prince Hall Grand Lodge.Illustrious Stephen P. Blackwell,Sr., one of the past honorees, andBro. Maxwell G. Davis, both fromthe 1st Prince Hall Masonic dis-trict, were on the front line, regis-tering the brethren for Lodgemeeting.

While guests enjoyed the com-forts and amenities of the hospi-tality room, officers representingLodges from both organizationsopened a Lodge of Master Masonsshortly after 4:00 p.m. Most Wor-shipful Grand Master Charles R.Murphy and Grand Officers ofThe Grand Lodge of Ohio, Freeand Accepted Masons, were intro-duced at the altar and given ap-propriate honors, followed by theintroduction of Prince Hall affili-ated Grand Heads of Houses.Most Worshipful Grand Master,Rev. James H. Willis, Sr. andelected and appointed Grand Of-ficers of The Most WorshipfulPrince Hall Grand Lodge of Ohiowere then introduced and receivedtheir proper honors. The Lodgewas then closed in due form.

Upon entering the main cathe-dral, the multicultural Universityof Dayton’s Ebony Heritage Sing-ers filled the cathedral with theirmelodic voices creating an atmo-sphere of “Unity in our Commu-

nity” that automatically inspiredone to reach out to everyone in theroom. RW Grand Chaplain, Rev.Wilton C. Blake, I, welcomed ev-eryone and served as Master ofCeremonies.

The first speaker was the Rev.Jason Wilson, who was over-whelmed by the presence of thecombined leadership in the roomand the honor he felt being amongus. He spoke on finding the valuein one another and using strength,our strengths, to accomplish greatthings. The next speaker, the Rev.Henry Swan, encouraged us to“love all men and honor brother-hood” and alluded that the “hood”in brotherhood makes all of us ourbrother’s keeper. Rabbi Moshe“Tom” Heyn, moved by the spiritin the room, was inspired with anew appreciation for unity and di-versity. The next speaker, the Rev.Joseph Pennington, spoke of howat the age of 19, Dr. Martin LutherKing’s “I have a Dream” speechin 1963, transformed his life. Hebecame an advocate for civilrights and believed that being anexample and modeling his life to-ward the dream will keep it frombeing lost.

Bishop E. Lynn Brown told astory about a young man fallingdown a well and crying out forhelp until several men came to hisaid. Each of the men had a lengthof rope, which individually,wasn't long enough to pull him outbut by working together, theywere able to rescue the young manand pull him to safety. The moral

of the story; we all need to tie ourropes together to be able to worktogether for the purpose of broth-erhood.

Since the inception of Brother-hood Night, a worthy brother fromeach of the Grand Bodies has re-ceived recognition for their contri-butions to Masonry and the com-munity. This year, Dr. Chester C.Pryor, II, PGM of the MWPHGrand Lodge of Ohio and MWBrother Michael A. Himes, PGMof The Grand Lodge of Ohio, Freeand Accepted Masons, were recipi-ents of the 2008 award. The historicmoment was captured as they lit theceremonial candle symbolizingunity and brotherhood.

Also, each year the proceedsfrom this event are donated to char-ity. The recipients of this year’s do-nation were: The Masonic Learn-ing Center for Dyslexia, The PrinceHall Scholarship Foundation, TheNeediest Kids of All and The GrandLodge Foundation of Ohio.

After remarks and congratula-tions from Ill. William R. Powers,Jr. 33°, of the Supreme Council,AASR of Cincinnati and Ill. SidneyD. Broadnax, Jr. 33°, of The UnitedSupreme Council, AASR of Free-masonry, PHA, NJ, USA, MWGrand Master Rev. James H.Willis, Sr. was introduced and en-couraged us to use our talents forthe glory of God and each other.

Charity recipients: The Neediest Kids of All received by Mr. Steve Simpson;the PH Scholarship Foundation received by Bro. Ronald A. Ogletree; GrandLodge Foundation of Ohio received by MWGM Charles Murphy; and theMasonic Learning Center for Dyslexia.

Ill. Sidney D. Broadnax, Jr.,Deputy of the Orient of Ohio,USC, AASR, NJ, USA duringfinal remarks.

MW GrandMaster CharlesR. Murphy and

MW GrandMaster Rev.

James H.Willis, Sr.,

exchangegreetings before

the mainprogram.

2008honoreesPGM Dr.Chester C.Pryor, IIand PGMMichaelA. Himeslighted theceremonialcandle.

MW Grand Master Charles R.Murphy encouraged us to “tieour ropes together” and continueto practice Freemasonry.

A delicious dinner followedand throughout the room youcould see and hear people, hav-ing met for the first time, reach-

ing out to one another. An inspir-ing evening, the feeling of unityand brotherhood and a glimmerof hope that “The Dream” is stillalive makes us look forward tonext year’s event. Until then, “tieyour ropes together.”

Akron Masonic Family Promotes Reading at Local Schools

The Brothers of theAkron Masonic Family,which consists ofPhoenix Lodge #112,Mt. Calvary Lodge #76and the Past MastersCouncil, promotedreading at three localschools by recognizingand presenting Cer-tificates of Achievementto the participants.

(Above) The Brotherswith teachers,

principals and TopReader Award

Winners at SmithElementary.

(R.) Top ReaderAwards Winners at

Stewart Elementary.

Brothers,principal andTop ReaderAward Winnersat Erie IslandElementary. Allschools are in theAkroncommunity.


Ohio Delegation Attends 89th PH Conference ofGrand Masters and 60th Conference of Grand Matrons

and Grand PatronsA contingent of 18 delegates,

led by MWGM James H. Willis,Sr., GWM Zeda K. Roberson andGWP Brian T. Moragne, attendedthe Conference of Grand Mastersand Conference of Grand Matronsand Grand Patrons held May15-18, 2008, at the Galt HouseHotel and Suites in Louisville,KY.

Those in attendance represent-ing the MWPHGL of Ohio wereMWGM Willis, Deputy GrandMaster Robert L. Jones, PastGrand Masters Gregory S. Snead,Sidney D. Broadnax, Jr. and Ken-neth E. Lewis.

Representing Amaranth GrandChapter were GWM Zeda K.Roberson, GWP Brian T. Mor-agne, GAM Kay F. Anderson,GAP Gerald S. Friason, GCBeverly J. Beavers, GAC LolingSawyer, Grand Treasurer PatriciaTaylor, Grand Sentinel KennedyC. McCall, Past Grand MatronsDaisy L. Lewis, Maggie Moon,Peggy Edwards, Thomasine G.Allen and Past Grand PatronJimmie E. Johnson.

MWGM Willis gave the ser-mon during the Memorial tributeto those Past Grand Masters, PastGrand Matrons and Past GrandPatrons who were called to theireternal home since the last con-ference. His sermon was takenfrom 2nd Timothy 4:6-8 and he

MWGM James H.Willis, Sr. with two

Sovereign GrandCommanders, SGC

Deary Vaughn,AASR, Southern

Jurisdicion and SGCSolomon Wallace,AASR, Northern

Jurisdiction.

Photos byPGM Greg Snead

Delegation from Ohio pauses to take a photo with Congressman Kweisi Mfume. (L. to r.)PGM Kenneth E. Lewis, PGM Sidney D. Broadnax, Jr., Congressman Kweisi Mfume,MWGM James H. Willis, Sr. and RW DGM Robert L. Jones.

MWGM James H. Willis, Sr. with Honorable CarolPowell-Lexing (attorney for the Jena Six) who presenteda White Paper to the conference. (Note: After herpresentation, both Sovereign Grand Commanders pledgeddonations from their respective jurisdictions, theJurisdiction of New York pledged $10,000 and theConference of Grand Masters gave $5000 to the “Monitorsof Justice” program to assist in defending the Jena Six.

MWGM Willis preached an awesomesermon, “How to Face Death withConfidence” during the MemorialProgram.

By RW Jay Johnson, Editor

spoke from the subject “How toFace Death with Confidence.”Those memorialized from Ohiowere Past Grand Masters CurvisRhyne and Robert Alston and PastGrand Patron William GeorgeJenkins.

Other highlights of the Confer-ence includes our own Grand

36th Midwest Regional Conference Heldin Bloomington, Minnesota

Members of the Jurisdiction ofOhio attended the 36th MidwestRegional Conference of GrandMasters and the 21st MidwestRegional Conference of GrandChapters and Eastern Stars onMarch 13-16, 2008, inBloomington, Minnesota.

Highlights of the conferenceincluded MWGM James H.Willis, Sr., delivering the sermonon Saturday morning. He spokeeloquently on the subject “GoingBack to the Power Source.”

During the Conference of

Grand Chapters, Grand WorthyPatron Brian T. Moragne presidedas Vice President of the Confer-ence and Past Grand PatronJimmie E. Johnson was elected toa three-year term on the SteeringCommittee, joining Past GrandMatron Thomasine G. Allen, whowas elected at last year’s confer-ence and has two years remain-ing on her term.

Worthy Patron Brian T. Moragnebeing reelected to serve anotherterm as Grand Associate Patron ofthe Conference of Eastern Stars,Past Grand Matron PeggyEdwards as Chairperson of Waysand Means, hosting a most out-standing hospitality on Fridayevening with the Queen’s Contest,A National State Theme Table

Contest and Louisville renditionof the Broadway Play, “Dream-girls” which was produced by Mr.Troy Bell and performed byS.O.S. of Louisville.

Reverend Dr. Kevin Cosby,pastor of St. Stephen BaptistChurch, was the keynote speakerat the Saturday evening banquetand he was in a word — awesome.

(L.) Grand Lodge Trustees prepareto enter the meeting room.

Photos by PGP Jay Johnson

MWGM James H. Willis, Sr., atthe Grand Master’s head table.

(Photo above) Amaranth GrandChapter delegation at the luncheon.

(Photo r.) Grand Worthy MatronZeda K. Roberson smiles as sheprepares to represent AmaranthGrand Chapter at conference.

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Prince Hall Masons from bothLodges in Akron, Mount CalvaryNo. 76 and Phoenix No. 112, wereon hand to honor Sandra K.Stubbs-Pitts at the first annualNAACP State M.A.D. Making aDifference Breakfast. The breakfastwas held at Tangiers RestaurantSaturday, March 29, 2008.

The theme was “Building Stron-ger Families,” The breakfast oc-curred simultaneously throughoutthe entire State of Ohio, featuringstudents who demonstrated familyunity through an oratorical andposter contest. Cities involved in-cluded Dayton, Steubenville,Sandusky, Dover, South Eastern,East Liverpool, Oxford and Elyria.

The proceeds from the breakfastwill be used at the local level to cre-ate meaningful activities that willsuccessfully enhance familylifestyle.

NAACP President OpheliaAveritt took the opportunity to in-

Prince Hall Masons from Akron Attend NAACP Breakfast

(L. to r.): Eric Kidd, Sr.; Mike Sykes; Richard E. Miller (#76); Malcolm Costa, President/CEO Akron SummitCommunity Action, Inc.; Senator Tom Sawyer; Judge Linda Teodosio; Carl Cole, NAACP Board member;Judge Eve Belfance; Judge Carola Moore; Shawn L. Strode; and Otis Beecher (#112).

(L. to r.) MikeSykes; Otis Beecher

(#112); Carl Colewith NAACP

President, Ms.Ophelia Averitt;

Richard E. Miller,#76; Eric Kidd, Sr.;

Shawn L. Strode;Judge Eve Belfance;

and Judge CarlaMoore.

Photos by Eric Kidd, Sr.Guest speaker was AkronPublic Schools SuperintendentDr. Sylvester Small picturedhere with two award recipients.The were judged on their essaysor posters submitted with thetheme “Building StrongerFamilies. A scholarshiphonoring Sandra K. Stubs-Pittswill be established at the statelevel.

vite all the politicians in officeor seeking office, to pleasestand, give their name and titles.

Mt. Calvary Lodge #76 and Phoenix Lodge #112of Akron Hosts Past Master’s Dinner Dance

(Photo L.) WM Richard Miller,#76, presents Past Master’sApron to Brother Trell Meeks,2007 Worshipful Master.(Photo R.) WM Otis Beecher,#112, presents Past Master’sApron to Brother Robert Curly,2007 Worshipful Master.(Below L.) WM Trell Meeks#76, presents Brother Eric Kidd,Sr., his second consecutiveLodge “Master Mason of theYear” award. WM Meeks alsopresented Mrs. Javonia Kiddwith a dozen roses.

Southern Masonic District Meeting

(R.) WM Otis Beecher #112, pre-sents Brother Peter Bucey theLodge “Master Mason of theYear” award.

Submitted by Eric Kidd, Sr.

RW Michael L. Freeman leads MWGM James H. Willis Sr. and GrandTrustees.

(Photo r.) MW Grand MasterWillis with newly raised MasterMasons from Columbus.

(Photo l.) RW Bro.J.R. Davis speaks ofhis years as aPythagoran, as RWErnest Farrier, andmembers of thePythagorans look on.

Southern District Masons in attendance at the District meeting.

PGM Sidney D.Broadnax, Jr. was

guest speaker for theoccasion.

PGM Broadnax alsointroduced thepresenter (l.).


Trinity Lodge No. 9 Dedicates New Lodge Hall

The newly constructed Lodge Hall — a great accomplishment for one of the smallest, but hardest workinglodges in Ohio.

WM of Trinity Lodge #9,Roy Burns, Sr., speaks toaudience during dedicationceremony.

MWGM WilliscongratulatesWM Roy Burns,Sr., of TrinityLodge #9, asthey prepare toenter their newLodge home.

Photos by VillaniJ. Thomas,Associate GrandPhotographer

RW Carlton Cave, Associate Grand Chaplain, offers prayer of consecreationand dedication of the new Lodge Hall.

PM Jeanette Langford speaks onbehalf of Sheba Chapter No. 14.

Trotwood, Ohio ResidentReceives USC Scholarship

GIG Ronald A. Ogletree pre-sented a $1000.00 scholarship toMs. Breyana Lacy on behalf ofSGIG Sidney D. Broadnax, Jr.,Deputy of the Orient of Ohio, onSaturday, July 20, 2008. TheUnited Supreme Council, AncientAccepted Scottish Rite, NorthernJurisdiction, Prince Hall Affilia-tion awarded the scholarship dur-ing its 12th Annual Session held

in Cincinnati, Ohio in May 2008.Ms. Lacy is a resident of

Trotwood, Ohio and a recentgraduate of Thurgood MarshallHigh School, Dayton, Ohio.

The presentation was made atthe St. Margaret’s EpiscopalChurch, Trotwood, Ohio whereGIG (Father) Benjamin Speare-Hardy, II, serves as Rector.

(L. to r.) GIG Fr. Benjamin E.K. Speare-Hardy, II, GIG Ronald A.Ogletree, Ms. Breyana Lacy, Mrs. Sheree Lacy, GIG Willie A. Terrell,Jr., and SP Harry H. Wise.

Northeastern Ohio PreceptoryLegion of Honor Investiture

On September 20, 2008, Ray S. Robinson and seven Brotherswere awarded the coveted Legion of Honor Award by the Northeast-ern Ohio Preceptory, Legion of Honor, Order of DeMolay of theGrand Lodge of Ohio. The ceremony was performed in the DeMolayRoom of the Cleveland Masonic and Performing Arts center. Thisaward is given to those Brothers who are recognized for their serviceto the youth organizations under the Grand Lodge of Ohio and thePrince Hall Grand Lodge of Ohio. This is the highest award given bythe Grand Lodge of Ohio. Ray Robinson is the fourth member fromthe ranks of the Prince Hall Grand Lodge to be rewarded for hisyears of service and his dedication to the Order of Pythagorans andto youth overall. He has been involved for over 30 years. BrothersJohn D. Covington, Ernest D. Farrier and Melvin L. Russell havealso earned this prestigious award in prior years.

Legion of Honor Class of September 20, 2008.

Legion of Honor recipients for the PH Grand Lodge of Ohio, John D.Covington, Ray S. Robinson and Melvin L. Russell.

PH GrandGuild Elects

NewLeadersElected to serve

the Ohio PrinceHall Grand Guild,Heroines ofTemplar Crusadesare Sir KnightArper Tentman,Jr., Grand RoyalAdvisor and Prin-cess M. FrancineW a s h i n g t o n ,Grand PrincessCaptain.

MAPH Grand Court, H of JElects New Leaders

Elected to serve the Most Ancient Prince Hall Grand Court,Heroines of Jericho, State of Ohio and its Jurisdiction, for theensuing two years, are Knight Rufus Duhart, Most Worthy GrandJoshua and Heroine Mary Louise Brookins, Most Ancient GrandMatron.

Next Lamp Deadline will be announced on PH Website.

FOURTH QUARTERTHE LAMPPAGE 12

By GIG Jay JohnsonThose present literally experi-

enced “A Taste of Cincinnati”from Friday, May 23 throughTuesday, May 27, 2008, as theFraters of the United SupremeCouncil and the ladies of the Or-der of the Golden Circle de-scended on downtown Cincinnatito convene the 127th Annual Ses-sion of the United Supreme Coun-cil.

The Illustrious Deputy of theOrient, SGIG Sidney D. Broad-nax, Jr. and the Ohio Council ofDeliberation put its best foot for-ward as the session produced sev-eral firsts for the Supreme Coun-cil.

For the first time ever, fourSovereign Grand Commanderswere present or represented, withour own SGC Solomon Wallacereceiving SGC Deary Vaughn ofthe Southern Jurisdiction, PHA;SGC John W. McNaughton, Jr. ofthe Northern Masonic Jurisdic-tion; and Illustrious Brother Rob-ert Hanna, representing SGC RonSeals of the Southern MasonicJurisdiction.

SGC McNaughton recalledwhen PSGC Robert O. Ralston re-ceived permission in September1994 from the Northern MasonicJurisdiction to enter into conver-sation with the Northern Jurisdic-tion of Prince Hall Scottish RiteMasons for recognition. An his-toric meeting took place in Cin-cinnati in December 1994 and therest is history.

Another significant moment forthis annual session was the forma-tion of the first Thirty-Third De-gree Team, who exemplified theentire degree from memory to 248members of the class.

The following fraters com-prised the degree team: Director -SGIG Stephen P. Blackwell, #26;Co-Director - GIG Arnold W.Scott, #20; Advisor - SGIG Ken-neth E. Lewis, #21; Grand Mas-ter of Ceremonies - SGIG Fred-erick E. Kelley, Sr., #21; Assis-tant GM of Ceremonies - GIGJerry D. Springer, #26; Coordina-tor - SGIG Jesse L. Russell, #26;Coordinator - SGIG Van C. Bar-nette, #26; Coordinator - SGIGClarence J. Walker, Jr., #24; Co-ordinator - SGIG Carl A. Will-iams, #15; Coordinator - GIGRollin F. Kelley, Jr., #21.

Team Members: GIG ArnoldW. Scott, #20 - Sovereign GrandCommander; GIG Robert J.Fletcher, #20 - Sovereign GrandCommander; GIG DonovanNolcox, #26 - Alternate; GIGKelvin J. Davis, #20 - Alternate;GIG Zenie E. Barnett, #20 - Sov-ereign Grand Commander; GIGCharles E. Williams, #20 - FirstObligation; GIG Robert B. Lane,#20 - Alternate; GIG Richard C.Day, #21 - Second Obligation;GIG Maxwell G. Davis, #20 -

Third Obligation; GIG Robert M.Estelle, Jr., #26 - Lt. Grand Com-mander; GIG George L. Goolsby,#26 - Lt. Grand Commander; GIGRonald A. Ogletree, #26 - GrandStandard Bearer; GIG Emerson D.Ballard, #24 - Grand Captain ofthe Guard; GIG Melvin L.Russell, #15 - Optional Interpo-lation; GIG Grant Lowery, #15 -Alternate; GIG FrederickDouglass, #15 - Grand Prior; GIGJohnnie O. Pitts, Sr., #21 - GrandMarshal; GIG Curtis McKinney,Sr., #20 - Captain of the HonorGuard; GIG John R. Davis, #20 -Honor Guard Member; GIGJames Brown, #15 - Honor GuardMember; GIG Thomas G. Gra-ham, #26 - Honor Guard Mem-ber; GIG Aaron Ray, #15 - HonorGuard Member.

Highlights of the 127th AnnualSession included MWGM Rev.James H. Willis, Sr. giving thesermon on Sunday morning dur-ing Worship Service.

Also, the spectacular receptionheld at the African AmericanHeritage & Freedom Centerhosted by GIG Carl Lindner(Northern Masonic Jurisdiction)and SGIG Steven Reece, Sr.(Northern Jurisdiction, PHA). Thereception included a guided tourof the Freedom Center and plentyof refreshments.

Ohio Hosts 127th Session of United Supreme Council, AASR, PHA, NJ

The Thirty-Third Degree Team of the Ohio Council of Deliberation.

SGC Solomon Wallace and SGIG Sidney D. Broadnax,Jr. enjoy conversation at the banquet.

SGIG Sidney D. Broadnax, Jr. and MWGM James H.Willis, Sr. enjoy hospitality at the African AmericanHeritage and Freedom Center.

SGC Solomon Wallace escorts MWGM Willis intothe Chamber Room.

SGIG Rev. Dr. Otis Moss,Grand Prior, delivers theMemorial Service message.

(Photo L.) SGIGBroadnax, GIGJohn D. Covington,Jr. and MWGMWillis stop to viewthe display featuringPGM Steven Reece,Sr., who has beenenshrined in theHeritage andFreedom Centeralong with Bro. CarlLindner.

(Photo L.) Mrs.Marcia Broadnaxand SGIG Sidney D.Broadnax, Jr. atDeputy’s Breakfast.

(Photo R.)MWGM Rev.

James H.Willis, Sr.

preached theSunday

morningmessage.

(Photos by RWWoodrow Riddle,

Jr., GrandPhotographer)

MWGM Willis at banquet. At the podium is SGIGBroadnax preparing to get the festivities started.

(Above) Visiting SovereignGrand Commanders at Mem-orial Service.


SGLLR Alma M. Long Feted At Recognition BanquetBy Joan O. WilsonOES Assoc. Editor

Miami Assembly No. 22, Order of the Golden Circlemembers honored one of their own, State Grand LoyalLady Ruler Alma M. Long (c.) Ohio Grand Assembly,Order of the Golden Cicle, at a Recognition Banquetheld Saturday, October, 25, 2008, at the Holiday Inn,Dayton-Fairborn. It was a festive evening as guestswere greeted with gold and white decorations accentedby twinkling white lights as they entered the banquetroom. LL Barbara Winston, No. 22, (seated l.) wascrowned Miss Ohio Grand Assembly.

MW Grand Master Rev. James H. Willis, Sr. gavewarm remarks to SGLLR Long.

(Photos by RW Richard MaxeyAssoc. Gr. Photographer)

(Photo R.) Mr. KennethAlan Long (r.), who

escorted his mother tothe dais, made heartfeltremarks and presented

her with a bouquet ofred roses.

(Photo L.) SGIG SidneyD. Broadnax, Jr., Ill.Deputy of the Orient ofOhio, greeted SGLLRLong, praised herleadership of the OhioGrand Assembly, andpresented her with a gift.

LL Dorothy M. Dunford (r.) served as General Chairperson of thebanquet. Co-Chairs were LL Maggie J. Parks (l.), Loyal Lady Ruler ofMiami Assembly, LL Barbara J. Rutledge and LL Zenobia Horton.

The Harmonizers from St. Timothy Baptist Church, sang several soul-stirring hymns.

(L.) LL Jacqueline E. Harris, No. 22,served as Mistress of Ceremonies.Invocation was given by Rev. MelvinJackson, Assoc. Pastor, TabernacleBaptist Church, SGLLR Long’s homechurch.

(Photo R.) SGLLR Long wasshowered with gifts which included apictorial plaque of her 2008 officersand Proclamations from severalgovernment officials. LL KarlaGoldsby (l.) made the beautifuldecorations.

Ceremony ofRemembrance & RenewalThe Remembrance and Renewal ceremony for

Bezaleel Consistory #15 was performed by the MostWise and Perfect Master, Illustrious Grant Loweryand his team. The Loyal Lady Ruler Ollie Evansand her court of officers and members were also inattendance. The bell tolled for 24 lost Fraters ofBezaleel Consistory. The guest speaker was Illus-trious Reverend Morris Lee who is always capableof leaving the assemblage inspired and electrified.SGIGs Carl Williams, Charles Hales, WilliamCrockett and Chuck Richardson were in attendance.Illustrious and Past CIC Thomas Blake prepared theceremonial meal and setup the program. The Com-mander-in-Chief, Reginald Blake Sr., thanked allin attendance for sharing the remembrance of ourfallen Fraters.

Submitted by Ill. Melvin L. Russell.

Photos byIll. Woodrow Riddle, Jr.

THE LAMP FOURTH QUARTER 2008PAGE 14

By PHP Joseph E. Toliver, Jr.Lincoln Chapter No. 2, Royal

Arch Masons, sponsored a testi-monial banquet for ME GrandHigh Priest Charles V. Williams,III, on Saturday, April 26, at theDayton North Holiday Inn. Theroom was filled with many dig-nitaries, Grand Heads of MasonicHouses and members of thePrince Hall Family from through-out the state and a visiting juris-diction.

Dais guests were escorted intothe banquet room promptly at 7p.m. by Companions WilliamHarvey and Michael Freemanwho served as Marshals. TheMaster of Ceremonies was Com-panion Arlin Jackson. Followingreception of the honoree MEGHPCharles V/ Williams, III, a FlagCeremony was conducted byROTC students from theThurgood Marshall High School,Dayton and narrated by Compan-ion Jimmie Johnson. After thePledge of Allegiance by the au-dience, the welcome was givenby Companion Edward Thomas,Excellent High Priest, and the in-vocation was given by Compan-ion Victor E. Cole. Followingdinner, a musical selection wassung by Ms. Barbara Newell,Greater Galilee Baptist Church.Several Proclamations were ac-knowledged by Companion Jo-seph Toliver, banquet chairper-son.

Reflections of MEGHP Will-iams were shared by Ms.Catherine Bell, his sister anddaughters, Mrs. Monique Coch-ron and Ms. Michelle Williams.Mr. Anderson Travis, GreaterGalilee Baptist Church rendereda musical selection.

Following presentations fromvarious attendees, EHP EdwardThomas presented the MEGHPWilliams for his remarks, whothanked his family, the attendeesfor their participation and thecommittee who put this event to-gether. He presented his wifeMrs. Marie Williams a bouquetof roses.

Vice Ancient Matron MaryBrookins gave remarks on behalfof the MAPH Grand Court Hero-ines of Jericho. CompanionDarryl R. Smith, gave remarks

MEGHP Charles V. Williams, III, Honored at Testimonialand introduced the MWGM Hon.Rev. James H. Willis, Sr., whogave final comments. The GrandMaster noted the many years ofservice and various responsibilitiesthat MEGHP Williams assumedduring his Masonry years. He washighly complimentary of the waythe banquet was conducted andnoted that the entire program wascompleted in two hours, a staterecord.

The benediction was given byCompanion Victor E. Cole, con-cluding a successful and enjoyablebanquet for Lincoln Chapter No.2.

Among those present was PastMost Excellent Grand High PriestJames MacDonald, representingthe Grand Chapter of Ohio, and theMost Excellent Grand High PriestDonald E. Croom, from the juris-diction of Kentucky.

Grand Heads of Houses presentwere Most Worshipful GrandMaster Rev. James H. Willis, Sr.;Grand Worthy Matron Zeda K.Roberson; Grand Worthy PatronRev. Brian T. Moragne; Vice An-cient Matron Mary LouiseBrookins; Vice Grand JoshuaRufus T. Duhart; Deputy of theOrient SGIG Sidney D. Broadnax,Jr.; State Grand Loyal Lady AlmaM. Long; President of the Com-manders of the Rite ClamionMarshall; Eminent Grand Com-mander William C. Parker; GrandPrincess Captain DeNoris Brown;Grand Royal Advisor MichaelBess; Eminent Prior WilliamWatkins; and Imperial AssistantRabban Homer L. Buchanan.

MEGHPCharles V.

Williams, III,with

tmembers ofLincoln

Chapter No. 2,Royal ArchMasons, his

home Chapterand hosts for

the event.

MEGHPWilliams withappointed GrandChapter officers.

MEGHP Williamsand Past GrandHigh Priests of theMEPHGC ofOhio, RAM andPast MostExcellent GrandHigh Priest JamesMacDonald,representing theGrand Chapter ofOhio, RAM.

MEGHPWilliams and

members of hisimmediate and

extended family.

MEGHP Williams welcomes MEGHP DonaldCroom from the Jurisdiction of Kentucky.

(Photo r.) MEGHP Williams with MWGMJames H. Willis, Sr. (MWGHP Williams isalso the RW Grand Treasurer for theMWPHGL of Ohio.

PHP ArlinJackson did asuperb job as

Master ofCeremonies.

He is REDeputy Grand

Lecturer forthe 2nd

CapitularDistrict.

Members of the ThurgoodMarshall High School Army

ROTC Unit, Dayton, presentthe Colors and Flag

Ceremony,with PHP JayJohnson narrating a history

of the flags.


MWPH GRAND LODGE OF OHIO 2009 CALENDARJANUARY18 - Martin Luther King Youth Dinner & Dance 1st & 4th Districts, Cincinnati, OH23-24 - MWPHGL/Amaranth Grand Communication Planning Session, Columbus, OH31 - Shrine/Dt. of Isis Gala Day Planning Session, Cleveland, OHFEBRUARY8th-14thStatewide Black History Program Each District14 - Grand Guild Southern District, Indianapolis, IN21 - M.I. Royal & Select Masters’ Grand Council District Meeting, Springfield, OH

Masonic Temple - 9 a.m.20-21- Sinai Temple #59 Potentate Ball, Cincinnati, OH23 - Taylor Guild Black History Program Columbus, OH; St. Mark's Temple 3 p.m.28 - OES Workshop; Location TBAMARCH

7 - MWPHGL Grand Lodge Workshop, Columbus, OH7 - OES 3rd District Meeting, Girls Assembly #2 Location TBA

12-14 - Midwest Grand Masters and Grand Matrons Conference, Chicago, IL14 - Shrine and DOI Joint Desert Conference, Toledo, OH14 - Mecca Temple #43 Potentate Ball, Toledo, OH19 - USC, AASR Northern Jurisdiction Ceremony of Remembrance, Statewide20- 21 - Grand Worthy Patron’s Banquet, Cincinnati OH; Marriott N.21 - Midwest Shrine Coalition, TBA28 - OES 4th District Meeting & Girls Assembly #3, Location TBA28 - Grand Girls Assembly Debutants Ball, Location TBA29 - Prince Hall Grand Guild Southern District Meeting, TBA29 - OES Hattie B. Alexander Day, StatewideAPRIL

4 - OES District #2 Meeting, Location TBA4 - King Solomon #20 100th Anniversary Celebration, Cincinnati, OH, Embassy Suites5-11 - Holy Week, Statewide

10 - Good Friday Service, Statewide11 - MWPHGL Southern District Meeting, Cincinnati, OH12 - Easter Sunrise Service, Statewide18 - OES District #6 Meeting & Girls Assembly #4, Location TBA18 - Grand Commandry Northern District Meeting, Canton, OH24-25 - Grand Convocation, Royal Arch Masons & H of J Joint Banquet, Dayton, OH26 - Grand Convocation Heroines of Jericho, Dayton, OHMAY

2 - OES 1st District Meeting & Girls Assembly #1 & #5, Cleveland, OH2 - MWPHGL Northern District Meeting, Cleveland, OH9 - Grand Guild Northern District Meeting, Cleveland, OH9 - A1 Kaf Temple #109 Potentate Ball, Akron, OH

10 - Harmony Lodge #77 Mother's Day Banquet, Dayton14-16 - Conference of Grand Masters, Sacramento, CA16-18 - Grand Council Royal & Select Masters Grand Thrice Ill. Master’s

Banquet, Dayton, OH17 - Feast of Isis, Daughters of Isis, Worldwide17 - PH Scholarship Raffle Drawing, Columbus, OH; Grand Lodge HDQ22-26 - United Supreme Council AASR Northern Jurisdiction Convention,

Rochester, NY30 - OES District #5 Meeting, TBA31 - Whit Sunday, Statewide

JUNE5-7 - Shrine/Dts. of Isis Gala Days, Cleveland, OH7 - Jubilee Day, Statewide7 - Royal Arch Zerubbabel Day, Statewide

13-14 - Alpha Priory #1 Convocation, Fairborn OH; Hope Hotel14 - OES Esther Day, Statewide, Columbus, OH19-20 - Alla Baba Temple #53 Potentate Ball, Columbus, OH;24-26 - Grand Encampment Knights Templar & International Grand Court of

Cyrene, Dallas, TXJULY9-12 - Pythagorans & Girls Assembly Youth Grand Session, Wilberforce, OH;

Central State University18-20 - Grand Convocation Knights Templar and Grand Guild; Grand Princess

Captain & Grand Royal Advisor Banquet, Dayton, OH25 - Akbar Temple & Akbar Court #33 Joint Ball, Springfield, OH25 - Heroines of Jericho Northern District Prayer Breakfast Cleveland, OHAUGUSTJuly 31-Aug. 4 - 160th Grand Communication Prince Hall Grand Lodge & 122nd

Amaranth Grand Chapter, Columbus, OH; Renaissance Hotel14-20 - 116th Imperial Session AEAONMS & Daughters of Isis, Atlanta, GA.SEPTEMBER5 - Past Potentates of Sinai Temple Annual Banquet, Cincinnati, OH

12 - Sinai Court #35 Commandress Ball, Cincinnati, OH12 - El Hasa #28 Temple Potentate Ball, Cleveland, OH13 - Prince Hall Americanism Day, Statewide19 - Amer Court #65 Commandress Ball, Dayton, OH19 - Most Ancient Heroines of Jericho Prayer Breakfast, Southern District, Dayton, OH26 - A1 LaLim Temple #223 Potentate Ball, Elyria, OHTBA - Alla Baba Court #75, Columbus, OH26 - Heads of Houses Calendar Meeting, Columbus, OH GLHQOCTOBER3 - Grand Guild Annual Workshop, Cleveland, OH

10 - William T. Boyd Lodge #79 Past Master's Ball, Cleveland, OH10 - Mecca Court #73 Commandress Ball, Toledo, OH10 - Nobles Fall Desert Conference, Toledo, OH16 - King Solomon #87 Banquet, Warren, OH17 - Heroines of Jericho School of Instruction, Dayton, OH17 - Harmony Lodge #77 Master's Ball, Dayton, OH17 - Al Kaf Court #144 Commandress Ball, Akron, OH24-25 - Ohio Council of Deliberation & Order of the Golden Circle, State Grand

Loyal Lady Ruler Banquet (Oct. 24), Cincinnati, OH; Crown Plaza, Pfeiffer Rd.NOVEMBERTBA - MWGM Testimonial Banquet, Cincinnati, OH21 - Brotherhood Night, Cincinnati, OH;21 - Amer Temple #107 Potentate's Ball, Dayton, OH28 - Most Illustrious Grand Council R&SM Workshop, TBADECEMBER5 - El Hasa Court #47 Commandress Ball, Cleveland, OH

20 - St. John Evangelist Day, Statewide25 - Knights Templar Christmas Observance, Worldwide

Youth Grand Session Held at Central State University

The Most Venerable Grand Chapter, Order ofPythagorans and Grand Girls Assembly met at CentralState University in July 2008 for their Grand Session.Here are some photographichighlights of their activities.(Above) Reception of theMWGM James H. Willis, Sr.to the Pythagorans Grand Session.

(Photo r.) MWGM Willis speaks as MVGMCDominique Hopkins looks on. (Above) MWGMWillis with Grand Royal Queen Jessica Riceand Most Valiant Grand Master CounselorHopkins.

FOURTH QUARTER 2008THE LAMPPAGE 16

PREST-STDUS POSTAGE

PAIDPermit No. 375DAYTON, OH50 Hamilton Park

Columbus, OH 43203

Greetings,I am Patrick Stewart the newly elected Most Val-

iant Grand Master Counselor of the Most VenerableGrand Chapter Order of Pythagorans state of Ohio. Iam a member of Lake Erie Chapter, Cleveland, Ohiowhere I’ve been a member for four years. I am very

Most Venerable Grand ChapterOrder of Pythagorans State of Ohio

excited about performing in my new position, and I would like tothank my fellow companions for giving me the opportunity to serveas their leader. During my term, I want to encourage everyone in thePrince Hall Masonic Family, and our personal family, to get involvedin helping all of my fellow Pythagorans on their journey to becomebetter sons and better men. We need Advisors who will see our needsand address them through positive programs in the Chapters. We needAdvisors that will communicate with our parents to strengthen thesuccess of these programs. We need our parents to help encourage theCompanions to make their meetings and participate within their Chap-ters.

One of my goals this year is to reclaim members who have goneastray due to disinterest or poor management within their Chapters. Iwant to bring them back so that they can once again be part of thiswonderful brotherhood. I want all young men to take advantage ofthe opportunity of being a Pythagoran. A solution to this is to get ourpresent companions and Chapters more involved in progressiveprojects so that they can inspire our new Companions and our dis-placed Companions. In this way our Chapters can grow stronger. I amlooking forward to all of the Chapters that are currently functioning,to increase their membership by ten Companions. In order to achievethis goal we need the support of both our families and more dedicatedPythagorans. I promise that I and my fellow Grand Officers will doall in our power to assist in the endeavors of the local Chapters tomake their programs a success. Just contact me. To the Prince Hallfamily, any advice or suggestions or involvement will be welcomed,so feel free to contact us at any time by way of the RWDYA.

I want to take this opportunity to congratulate Miss Tierney Allen,the newly elected Grand Royal Queen of Grand Girls Assembly. Isincerely hope her tenure will be successful. My Grand Officers and Ipromise to work together with her and her Grand Officers to makeour combined functions operate smoothly and efficiently.

I look forward to a wonderful and exciting year with the MWPHGrand Lodge, Amaranth Grand Chapter, Grand Girls Assembly andthe Most Venerable Grand Chapter Order of Pythagorans.Sincerely,Patrick Stewart, MVGMC 2008- 2009

Emanuel Commandery Honors Long-Time Members

The Right Eminent Grand Commander William C.Parker and Eminent Grand Prelate Jerry D. Springervisited Emanuel Commander #2, Cleveland, Ohio.Their mission was to accompany Eminent CommanderMelvin Russell, PREGC Ray S. Robinson and E.Deputy Lecturer Michael Bess to the homes of severalof Emanuel’s senior Sir Knights to present 50-yearpins and certificates. (Photo l.) SK William Taylor and(r. photo) Paul Woodring receive their 50-year pinsand certificates.

Sir Knight Bennie Harris is presented his 60-year pin and certificate. SK Harris has been amember for 62 years.

Thirteen newly exaltedRoyal Arch Masons weremade by Excellent HighPriest Melvin L. Russell andthe Companions ofCuyahoga Chapter No. 36,RAM, Cleveland, Ohio, onSaturday, October 4, 2008.There were ten candidatesfrom Cuyahoga Chapter andthree candidates from Excel-sior Chapter No. 39, Warren,Ohio. The degrees of Mark

Cuyahoga Chapter #36 RAM Holds Exaltation

Master, Past Master, Most Excellent Master and Royal Arch Mason was conferred upon Brothers BernardRicks, James Provitt, Woodrow Riddle, Jr., Sammy Merchant, Tony Dye, Al Green, Sidney Woods, KevinMcIntyre, Aaron Bankston, Jeffrey A. Jones, Rodney Harris, Steven Jewell and Ceron M. Sims.

Companions of the degree teams were: Melvin L. Russell EHP, Darrell Patterson EK, Darnell TannerES, Paul Hunt Capt. of Host, Carl A. Williams PS, Elijah Mitchell Jr. RAC, Kevan Douglas, James Robinsonand Simpson Houston as the Grand Masters of the veils. Other Companions included Donald ChapmanPHP, Maurice Hereford, Lorenzo Rashid, Gregory Head Sr., Wendall Raimey PHP, Robert Curley EHPZerubbabel Chapter and David Hampton.

Companion Roney Holland, the Right Excellent Deputy Grand Lecture for the fourth Capitular Districtand Right Excellent Grand Captain of the Host Ray S. Robinson were also on hand to assist in the Exalta-tion. Submitted by Melvin L. Russell, photo by Mark Ledge

Cuyahoga Court #2/Cuyahoga Chapter #36 Observe Palm Sunday

Grand Girls Assembly 22nd Debutante BallMiss Debutante 2008Princess Andrea M.Boyd, (r.) Past RoyalQueen of Gloria J.Lamon Assembly, #45,Cleveland, OH.

Escorts and Princesses(l. to r.) Comp. EricKidd, Jr., RV Gr.Senior Counselor, escorting PrincessJazmine Gaines, Gr. PrincessExchequer, Justin Boyd, escortingPrincess Andrea Boyd, and Comp.Patrick Blake, RV Gr. Jr.Counselor, escorting PrincessMonique McMillian, Gr. PrincessGatekeeper.

The Companions of CuyahogaChapter #36 and the Heroines ofCuyahoga Court #2 of Cleveland,Ohio celebrated Palm Sunday atCalvary Congregational Church. Avery stirring sermon was given byReverend Doctor Mary Harpe who isalso Past Most Ancient Matron ofCuyahoga Court. The music wassupplied by the church choir andhead musician Past GeneralConference Grand Most AncientMatron Mrs. Arlene Flowers(Bolden). Those in attendance included Joshua Michael I. Bess, Vice Joshua Reginald Blake Sr., Past Joshua Ray S.Robinson and several Past Most Ancient Matrons along with Most Ancient Matron Joan McKinney and ExcellentHigh Priest Melvin L. Russell.

Ohio PH Grand Guild Visits Michigan Grand GuildThree Ohio Guilds, H.O.T.C., working under Kentucky’s Jurisdiction in 1983, organized PH Grand Guild,

Heroines of Templar Crusades, State of Ohio and Jurisdiction, and held the first Grand Conclave August 4, 1984.Michigan’s Grand Guild adopted the Ohio Grand Guild as they moved forward in their growth. On April 5, 2008,Gr. Prin. Captain, Pr. DeNoris Brown and Gr. Royal Advisor, S.K. Michael I. Bess, along with their entouragetraveled to Michigan’s PH Grand Guild Conclave in Flint, MI, for a reconnection with their adopted parent.Michigan’s Gr. Prin. Captain, Pr. Lula Aubrey and Gr. Asst. Royal Advisor, S.K. Willie U. Jackson, received theentourage with a warm welcome. Traveling with Gr. Prin. Captain Brown (#3), included Gr. Royal Advisor (#3);Gr. Asst. Princ. Captain, Pr. M. Francine Washington (#2); Past Gr. Prin. Captain & International Altress for theInternational Grand Court of Cyrene Crusaders, Pr. Mary B. Harpe (#3); Gr. Inside Sent. S.K. Glenn Rollins (#6);Gr. Adm. Asst., South Pr. Barbara Hudson-Banner (#2); Gr. Chair of Arrangements, Pr. Vivian White (#2); Gr.Chair of Necrology & GVAM Pr. Mary Louise Brookins (#3).

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