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PAGE VOLUME VII, ISSUE III J UJ L U Y L Y 2 02 1 0 9 1 9 INSIDE THIS ISSUE 149th Annual Communication Schedule of Events Price Hall Americanism Classic Weekend Information Alabama School of Masonry THE CORNERSTONE MESS A G E WWW.MWPHGLOFAL.COM PAGE AN OFFICIAL PUBLICATION OF The Grand MasTer’s THE M.W.P.H.G.L. O F A L A B A M A I N S I D E TrestleBoard THIS ISSUE: Editor’s Message 2 elcome to historic Birmingham, Alabama, the loca- Temple Renovation 3 tion of the Grand East for the Most Worshipful Fundraiser W Prince Hall Grand Lodge F. & A. M. of Alabama. It is always a pleasure for me to welcome you to the Message from the 5 seat of our Grand East. Deputy Grand Master Our beloved Grand Lodge continues to grow by leaps and Alabama School of 6 bounds. We continue to experience a very strong Masonry reemergence of interest in Prince Hall Masonry. We recently Veteran Affairs 7 healed one lodge and are currently in the process of reestab- lishing four other lodges in areas of the state where Prince 150th Anniversary Hall lodges no longer exist. This is a sure indication that the Celebration Cruise 8 Grand Lodge of Alabama is currently on the course for un- Information For where two or three are precedented success. Prince Hall Masons gathered together in my As I travel throughout this great jurisdiction I am continuous- Americanism Classic 9 name, there am I in the ly met by enthusiastic brothers, who love masonry and this Weekend Dates midst of them. Grand lodge, and are excited about the direction we are going. Matthew 18:20 Lodge Names 10 None of our success would be possible without the hard work and dedication of the membership. Thank you brothers for A Blast from the Past 11 being who you are and doing all that you do for our Grand Lodge. Grand Lodge Since our last annual communication, we have launched our masonic college, which is 12 History styled, Alabama School of Masonry. The Alabama School of Masonry is inclusive of four levels – bronze, silver, gold and platinum. The school consists of online instruction Message from the Grand Medical 15 and on-site testing. Bronze Level tests will be administered at this annual communica- Registrar tion. During our session, we will hear from Historic District Developers, LLC, the contracted Dollars and Sense 17 developer for the Temple Renovation Project. They will give us a briefing on the status In The Spotlight 19 of the project and expected timelines for the renovation. We will also give a workshop on the upcoming membership database transition. We will begin to transition to our new News & Events from database at the close of this annual communication. 21 Region 2 Congratulations to all newly elected Worshipful Masters and Officers of our subordinate lodges. You are the pillars of this institution and you play a very important role within News & Events from 22 this organization. I challenge each of you to give your best, be shining examples, and Region 4 uphold the rules, regulations and edicts of the Most Worshipful Prince Hall Grand Lodge News & Events from of Alabama. 36 Region 5 Last, for 149 years this esteemed Grand Lodge has been in existence. Our longevity is not by accident. It is because of our firm believe in God Almighty and our obedience to News & Events from keeping Him first. It is also because of our forefathers, as well as, our present member- 38 Region 6 ship’s willingness to come together on one accord and work toward one common goal; that of making the Grand Lodge of Alabama the best it can possibly be. As we deliberate Obituaries 49 in this 149th Annual Communication, let us continue the tradition of working together to Article attain that common goal. I am certain that if Our Heavenly Father is in the midst of two 51 Submission or three gathered in His name, surely, He will be in the midst of hundreds gathered in His name! May the Grand Architect of the Universe, the All-seeing Eye, continue to bless us all and may He bless our precious jewel, the Most Worshipful Prince Hall Grand Lodge F. & A. M. of Alabama! Fraternally, Front Cover: Alabama School of Masonry Corey D. Hawkins, Sr. Most Worshipful Grand Master THE CORNERSTONE MESS A G E WWW.MWPHGLOFAL.COM PAGE 2 P A G E 2 Message from the Editor o all readers Have you ever taken the time hurt anyone. Have respect for and support- to reflect on the path your yourself and others. It be- T ers of this life has taken? Isn’t it curious comes almost impossible to Official Publication of the to think about if you had achieve the goal or live a Most Worshipful Prince Hall made a different choice or happy life if you allow peo- Grand Lodge of Alabama decision, about how your life ple to have their peripheral entitled The Cornerstone might not be the same? How actions or create circum- Message, Greetings: would your present condition stances designed to exert be different if certain exter- pressure on your character. The masonic calendar year nal circumstances had not Always take the high road has come to a close , and I changed in your environment and let the chaff blow where would like to commend the as they did? I ask that you it may. Grand Lodge and subordinate take a moment to reflect on As always, I encourage all lodges for your continued these questions before going subordinate lodges to contin- enthusiasm. Your good further. ue to support The Corner- works have been displayed I think that one real goal in stone Message and show all for all to see through this edi- life is to get through with as readers of this newsletter PM Herman “Jerome” Glover (50) tion of The Cornerstone few regrets as possible. I be- what your lodges are doing in Publication Editor Newsletter. Now is the time lieve that you can achieve 2019 to add to the mission of to prepare for the ensuing this goal of a few regrets if making sure Prince Hall Ma- masonic calendar year to you follow a few simple, but sonry is at the forefront in the launch us into a successful important, rules. As it relates state of Alabama. “This program is future of growth, stability, to the Masonic virtues and and leadership in the Juris- - PM Herman “Jerome” Glover designed to allow landmarks, add: Always do diction of Alabama. Publication Editor your best. Never intend to suspended members to Members suspended after June, 2002, can reinstate by paying the reinstate for a Reclamation Drive (TARP) following: more affordable In an attempt to give suspended Brothers an • $20.00 reinstatement fee opportunity to become active again during fee.” • $25.00 taxes 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) • $120.00 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 opportunity to salvage their exist- • $25.00 taxes 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 • $120.00 Total and reclaim our lost Brothers. TARP will be in effect through July 31, 2019. THE CORNERSTONE MESS A G E WWW.MWPHGLOFAL.COM PAGE 3 Support the Temple Renovation M ost Worshipful Prince Hall Grand Lodge of Alabama Temple Renovation Lapel Pins are still available for new and existing members upon receipt of donation (s). Collect up to each level. Display your support for the temple renovation! THE CORNERSTONE MESS A G E WWW.MWPHGLOFAL.COM PAGE 4 THE CORNERSTONE MESS A G E WWW.MWPHGLOFAL.COM PAGE 5 Message from the Deputy Grand Master “Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen. For by it the elders obtained a good report. Through faith, we understand that the worlds were framed by the word of God so that things which are seen were not made of things which do appear.” Hebrews 11:1-3 rothers, faith is essential to success. If you don’t have faith in yourself and believe that it will work out in the end, then you can only have doubt. If you doubt you can achieve the goal/task at hand, B then chances are you won’t. Faith doesn’t mean that everything will be perfect all the time. As a human being, we are all guaranteed challenges and even hard times. Having faith means that we believe that in the end, if we keep going, if we keep finding answers, if we continue to do whatever it takes to succeed and achieve our goals, then we will be successful. James 1:6-8 tells us, “But let him ask in faith, nothing wavering. For he that wavereth is like a wave of the sea driven with the wind and tossed.