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INSIDE THIS ISSUE Jimmie Lee Jackson Day Celebration PAGE VOLUME V, ISSUE II APRIL 2017 INSIDE THIS ISSUE Jimmie Lee Jackson Day Celebration 52nd Anniversary ‘Selma to Montgomery Reenactment March' PAGE The Grand MasTer’s AN OFFICIAL PUBLICATION OF THE M.W.P.H.G.L. O F A L A B A M A TrestleBoard I N S I D E THIS ISSUE: uring this sea- host of newly raised son of re- brothers, as well. To- Editor’s Message 2 D growth, resur- gether we will continue 147th rection and rebirth, one to grow and improve our Communication 3 cannot help but think of beloved Grand Lodge. Announcement the Most Worshipful The renewed interest in Prince Hall Prince Hall Grand Americanism Classic 4 our Grand Lodge has led Information Lodge of Alabama. We to our headquarters hotel Message from the are in a stage of re- 5 for our upcoming Annu- Deputy Grand Master growth and rebirth; a al Communication hav- 52nd Anniversary stage of reemergence 6 ing already been Selma March and renewed interest in booked. This is a grow- Update on Temple 9 this esteemed organiza- Renovation ing pain that I welcome. tion. This organization We have just recently Temple Renovation 11 is presently within the Fundraiser secured an overflow ho- midst of a growth spurt. Grand Lodge tel. I am looking for- 13 We are experiencing nu- History ward to a very harmoni- But he was wounded for our transgressions, he merous reinstatements Message from the was bruised for our iniquities: the chastisement ous and productive An- through TARP. We are Grand Medical 15 of our peace was upon him; and with his stripes nual Communication. I Registrar we are healed. Isiah 53:5 also fortunate to have a encourage all to attend! Achievements 17 Our Selma March participation was another great success. We were blessed to have hun- In The Spotlight 19 dreds of Master Masons and Eastern Stars to participate in the march. With our presence Jimmie Lee Jackson 21 we continue to make a bold statement about the well-being and relevancy of Prince Hall Day Celebration Masonry within this jurisdiction. Thanks to all who participated. News & Events from 22 Region 2 Our regional meetings were very successful. Every meeting was very well attended and News & Events from 23 very informative. The brothers are enthused about our progress in this jurisdiction. Region 4 News & Events from As you peruse this publication you will see some of the good works that our subordinate 27 Region 5 lodges continue to produce within our communities throughout the Jurisdiction of Ala- News & Events from bama. It is our duty to help the less fortunate. We are our brothers’ and sisters’ keepers! 29 Region 6 Let us continue to be involved and aim to get more involved in our community service. Obituaries 33 If we can help somebody, as we travel along Article 35 Submission Guidelines If we can help somebody, with a word or song If we can help somebody, from doing wrong No, our living shall not be in vain May God, Our Father, continue to bless each of you and may He continue to bless this magnificent Grand Lodge! Fraternally, Corey D. Hawkins, Sr. Most Worshipful Grand Master PAGE 2 P A G E 2 Message from the Editor o all readers and sup- Message. printed and put in your Grand porters of this Official Lodge registration packages Publication of the I do ask you to be mindful of for the 147th Annual Grand T the Article Submission Most Worshipful Prince Hall Lodge Communication in Grand Lodge of Alabama Guidelines on the last page of Mobile, Alabama. Therefore, entitled The Cornerstone this newsletter. No more than the deadline will be strictly Message, Greetings: two articles per lodge can be enforced to allow time to submitted for each edition of publish a quality newsletter I would like to take this time the newsletter. Individual for our great jurisdiction. to thank all of the contribu- pictures should be of good tors to this edition of The quality in JPEG and not as a As always, I encourage all Cornerstone Message. I con- collage. Pictures should also subordinate lodges to contin- tinue to commend you on capture actions of the event ue to support The Corner- your good works and taking showing the readers your stone Message and show eve- advantage of utilizing this event and not just a group ryone throughout the juris- PM Herman “Jerome” Glover (50) instrument to display your picture of the brothers in the diction what your lodges are Publication Editor good works throughout this lodge. The write up should be doing in your respective are- great jurisdiction of Ala- at least one paragraph telling as to add to the mission of bama. This jurisdiction con- the story of your article to the making sure Prince Hall Ma- tinues to accomplish great readers. sonry is at the forefront in the things and you will find some state of Alabama. “This program is of them captured within this The next edition of The Cor- nerstone Message will be - PM Herman “Jerome” Glover designed to allow edition of The Cornerstone Publication Editor suspended Members suspended after June, members to Reclamation Drive (TARP) 2002, can reinstate by paying the reinstate for a following: more affordable In an attempt to give suspended Brothers an $20.00 reinstatement fee opportunity to become active again during $10.00 taxes fee.” these tough economic times, our Most Wor- shipful Grand Master has devised a plan named $25.00 registration TARP– Traveling Again Reclamation Program. $50.00 assessment (Have two This program is designed to allow suspended years to pay the remaining members to reinstate for a more affordable fee. $200.00) $105.00 Total Members suspended before June, 2002, can reinstate by paying the following: TARP serves a two-fold purpose: (1.) It gives suspended Brothers a more affordable means of reinstating $20.00 reinstatement fee and (2.) It gives dying lodges a final $10.00 taxes opportunity to salvage their exist- ence by increasing their numbers $25.00 registration before being forced to close or $50.00 assessment (Have two years to pay merge. Our Grand Master has ex- the remaining $150.00) tended a challenge for the mem- bers of this jurisdiction to go out $105.00 Total and reclaim our lost Brothers. TARP will be in effect through July 31, 2017. THE CORNERSTONE MESS AGE WWW.MWPHGLOFAL.ORG PAGE 3 A N N O U N C E M E N T The One Hundred Forty-Seventh Annual Communication of the Most Worshipful Prince Hall Grand Lodge Free & Accepted Masons of Alabama will be held Monday, July 17, 2017 - Wednesday, July 19, 2017 the overflow hotel is the HOLIDAY INN DOWNTOWN HISTORIC MOBILE DISTRICT 301 GOVERNMENT STREET Mobile, Alabama 36602 The room rate is $109.00 + applicable taxes per night When making reservations, ask for the Most Worshipful Prince Hall Free & Accepted Masons room block to get our rate. The cutoff date for the $109.00+applicable tax per night rate is June 30, 2017. So make your reservations now! For Reservations Call 251.694.0100 THE CORNERSTONE MESS AGE WWW.MWPHGLOFAL.ORG PAGE 4 THE CORNERSTONE MESS AGE WWW.MWPHGLOFAL.ORG PAGE 5 A Message from the Deputy Grand Master Two are better than one; because they have a good reward for their labour. For if they fall, the one will lift up his fellow: but woe to him that is alone when he falleth; for he hath not another to help him up. Again, if two lie together, then they have heat: but how can one be warm alone? And if one prevail against him, two shall withstand him; and a threefold cord is not easily broken. Ecclesiastes 4:9-12 any said that it was impossible and that planes would never fly. M Just imagine if the Wright broth- ers had actually listened to the criticisms of their dream and passion. Our world of aviation would not be what it is today. Orville and Wilbur Wright be- came known as “aviation pioneers”. A person can- not receive a title of this magnitude, without having a passion for accomplishing his vision. Our Most Worshipful Grand Master, the Honorable Corey D. Hawkins Sr., has established and conveyed his vi- sion to the brotherhood. This vision is based upon the core values of freemasonry and rooted in hard work and dedication to the cause. We encourage all members on the team to be as passionate about their service to the Grand Lodge and freemasonry so that we can complete the task at hand. The Wright brothers dedicated years of their lives to build the world’s first successful airplane, but not without many bumps along the road. Passion is built from the bumps in the road because only those who truly enjoy pursuing their passion will continue to push on. With that being said, we must continue to strengthen our brotherhood and become more dedicated and passionate toward fulfilling the mission of the Most Worshipful Prince Hall Grand Lodge of Alabama. Brethren, I count not myself to have apprehended: but this one thing I do, forgetting those things which are behind, and reaching forth unto those things which are before, I press toward the mark for the prize of the high calling of God in Christ Jesus. Phillipians 3:13-14 Contributor — RW Robert W. Glenn THE CORNERSTONE MESS AGE WWW.MWPHGLOFAL.ORG PAGE 6 52nd Anniversary “Selma to Montgomery Reenactment March” THE CORNERSTONE MESS AGE WWW.MWPHGLOFAL.ORG PAGE 7 WWW.MWPHGLOFAL.ORG THE CORNERSTONE MESS AGE PAGE 8 WWW.MWPHGLOFAL.ORG THE CORNERSTONE MESS AGE PAGE 9 Update on Temple Renovation The Celebrated Colored Masonic Temple Building with Proposed Parking Deck Addition LEGENDARY PRESENCE FASHIONED ONLY BY A LEGACY OF COMMUNITY, SERVICE & CHARITY Now Accepting New Occupancy Pre-Leasing THE CORNERSTONE MESS AGE WWW.MWPHGLOFAL.ORG PAGE 10 Reserve your New Business Space Now SAMPLE TYPICAL
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