MOST WORSHIPFUL PRINCE HALL GRAND LODGE FREE AND ACCEPTED MASONS ~ STATE OF ILLINOIS
809 East 42nd Place (Prince Hall Way)~ Chicago, IL 60653-2900 PH: (773) 373-2725 ~ FAX: (773) 624-6031
www.mwphglil.com Office of
MW Bro. Dwayne A. Smith, Grand Master
Most Worshipful Brother
Dwayne A. Smith, #133
Grand Master, State of Illinois
7701 S. Merrill
Chicago, Illinois 60617
Phone: (773) 418-4695
Email: [email protected]
Right Worshipful Brother
Aubrey K. Barlow, #23
Deputy Grand Master
457 Valley View Circle
Bloomington, Illinois 61705
Phone: (309) 242-7188
Email: [email protected]
Right Worshipful Brother
Roland G. Simon, #135
Grand Senior Warden
1928 East 173rd Place
South Holland, Illinois 60473
Phone: (708) 418-1525
Email: [email protected]
Right Worshipful Brother
Steven R. Coleman, #99
Grand Junior Warden
851 Huntley Woods Drive
Crete, Illinois 60417
Phone: (773) 793-6184
Email: [email protected]
Right Worshipful Brother
Daryl L. Andrews, #91
Grand Treasurer
Email: [email protected]
Right Worshipful Brother
Sean E. Queen, #91
Grand Secretary
809 East 42nd Place
Chicago, Il 60653
(773) 373-2725
Right Worshipful Brother
Tony D. Stafford Sr., #128
Grand Lecturer
Mobile: (312) 714-8136
Email: [email protected]
Grand Auditors
Right Worshipful Brothers
James R. Jones, #23
Leroy R. Berry, #98
Keith Roach, #116
Bill Harlan, #1
Grand Trustees
Right Worshipful Brothers
Cordale Brown, #14
Charles Caples Jr., #134
John “Bobby D” Dillard
Hewitt Douglass, #3
Grand CCFC
Most Worshipful Brother
Otis W. Cromartie Sr., #147
Past Grand Master
3007 19th Place
North Chicago, Illinois 60064
“What so ever you do to the least of my people, that you do unto me.” Matthew 25:40
First, giving honor to God who is the Giver of all good things: to Right Worshipful Brother Aubrey K.
Barlow Deputy Grand Master, Right Worshipful Brother Roland G. Simon Grand Senior Warden, Right
Worshipful Brother Steven R. Coleman Grand Junior Warden, Past Grand masters, All Elected and
Appointed Grand Lodge Officers, Past Masters, Worshipful Masters, Wardens and Brethren,
Fraternal Greetings,
Thank you to all who came out in support of the Thanksgiving Day “Feed the Needy” Programs in the
various Masonic Districts. This has long been a staple of the public service offered by the Grand Lodge
and it would not be possible without the hard work and dedication of the members that come together to
make it happen. As we enter into the holiday season let us continue to be mindful of all life’s blessings
and continue to remain in service to others with care and compassion.
To assist with our charitable endeavors I am initiating a “Century Club.” I am asking 100 members to
donate $100. This will provide $10,000 to be donated annually to various Charities without depleting
Grand Lodge funds. Participation is totally voluntary and full accountability reports will be given semi-
annually. Checks (cash and money orders acceptable too) should be made payable to the MWPHGL
Century Club. You may join the Century Club with installments as well. I ask for your assistance as we
attempt to improve our image through public giving while providing assistance to deserving community
entities.
I thank all the Brothers, who on short notice, were able to attend the funeral service, in the Character of
Masons, of Tyshawn Michael Lee, the 9 year old who was executed in a Chicago alley. As violence
continue to escalate WE MUST TAKE A STANCE. We must continue to develop programs and
implement strategies that will allow us to be proactive, rather than reactive. To that end the Committee on
Community Involvement which encompasses the Mentoring, Youth Basketball and Community Activities
Programs are in dire need of input and assistance. Any member interested in working with this much
needed Committee please contact the Deputy Grand Master RW Brother Aubrey K. Barlow. His contact
information is on the left border.
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Please join me in welcoming the newest members of the Prince Hall Family, New Jerusalem Lodge UD.
By the time many of you read this the Healing Ceremony will have taken place on December 5th. This new
lodge has come over with more than 25 members and an impressive resume of charitable endeavors and
community projects. It is my belief that they will be a welcomed addition to our Brand. As you may see
much of them in the coming months, I ask that we make them feel at home as they are a new part of us.
Public Installations will take place at the following locations and times:
1st District: Grant Memorial AME Church 2nd District: Mount Zion Baptist Church
4017 S. Drexel Blvd. 402 Singleton Place
Chicago, IL 60653 Joliet, IL
December 26th – 3:00pm December 12 th – 9:00am
3rd District: Church of the Living God 4th District: Aahmes Temple 5
400 S. Franklin Street 3rd and Summit
Decatur, IL East St. Louis, IL
December 19th – 12:00pm December 19th – 10:00am
OES Feed the Needy and Toy Give-A-Way, 10:00am, Grand East
I wish all of you a very Merry Christmas and a Happy and Prosperous New Year.
Yours in Brotherly Love, Relief and Truth,
Dwayne A. Smith
Grand Master
Quote of the month:
“Charity is a Supreme virtue and the great channel through which the mercy of God is passed on to Mankind.”
Conrad Hilton
Attachments:
NYE Party
Mason of the Year
of the Most Worshipful Prince Hall Grand Lodge of Illinois
The calls to service and charity are two of the major ideals that are acted upon by the Officers and Members of the Most Worshipful Prince Hall Grand Lodge of Illinois and its subordinate Lodges. Masons serve in multiple capacities in various locations across the State of Illinois. With a presence in each quadrant of the state, acts of charity and other services are performed to make the communities in which Masons live and those communities that Masons serve better places for all.
Finances are a major portion of the efforts as funds help to determine the ability of our organization to introduce proactive solutions or to react in a large way. As such, Most Worshipful Brother Dwayne A. Smith, Grand Master of Illinois Prince Hall Masons, is looking for CENTURIONS FOR SERVICE. Join the Century Club with your donation of $100.00 and help the Grand Lodge perform more charitable works. You may do so through one of the following methods:
1. Make your payment electronically via PayPal on the Grand Lodge website at www.mwphglil.com. Click the “Buy Now” button on the Century Club page:
2. Mail your check or money order made payable to "MWPHGL of ILLINOIS" to:
o MWPHGL of IL o Attn: CENTURY CLUB o 809 East 42nd Place o Chicago, Illinois 60653
You will receive a certificate of membership into the Grand Master's Century Club within 30 days of your donation.
Thank you in advance for your donation and participation.
Right Worshipful Brother Daryl L. Andrews
Grand Treasurer
Happy New
Year 2016 Come and Ring in the New Year with the
Officers and members of the Most
Worshipful Prince Hall Grand Lodge of
Illinois
Thursday December 31, 2015
809 E 42nd Place
Chicago, Il 60653
8:00pm-1:00am
Donation: $25.00 Per Person/$45 Per
Couple
***FOOD***MUSIC***PARTY
FAVORS***SPIRITS***
***Midnight Toast***
MW Bro. Dwayne A. Smith, Grand Master
