1 September, 2014

Volume 1, Issue 9

Most Worshipful Prince Hall Grand

Lodge of Colorado P.H.A.

INSIDE THIS ISSUE

MWGM Terence Jackson . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

MWGM Terence Jackson (Cont.) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

Announcements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 - 7

Sick and Distress . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Deaths . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Photos . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 – 10

Calendar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Grand Worthy Matron Freddie Cooper . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

SPECIAL POINTS OF INTEREST

We have sold our Grand Lodge Build-ing at 2801 Colum-bine St. Denver. As I search for a new location to host my open door, I can be reached by tele-phone (719) 330-0847 or email tee-jack357@comcast.net.

GRAND MASTER’S REMARKS

“In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. The same was in the beginning with God. All things were made by him; and without him was not anything made that was made, in him was life; and the life was the light of men”. SAINT JOHN 1 VS 1-4

Greetings,

As we head into another Masonic year, I would like to thank you all for the service you have provided, your tenacity, vision and support to the principles of Freemasonry which have made this a great jurisdiction. And as we continue on with the mission of “Building A Strong-er Future Together” I look forward to another rewarding year. This year’s Grand Lodge & Grand Chapter Session was the largest one we have had in some time; we had over 180 Brothers & Sisters attend. I have heard nothing but good reports on how well the session went, we took care of our business and had fun at the same time. I would like to thank Holy Royal Arch Masons for hosting a wine sip, the Council of Deliberation for the reception with cake & punch and Columbine Grand Chapter for a wonderful fashion show. Congratula-tions to Sister Crystal McAlpin - Caldwell as the Grand Chapters new Queen. The 2015 session will be in Denver and 2016 in Wyoming. Prince Hall Day will be celebrated Sep 14, 2014 in Denver at St. Luke C.M.E. Church 3444 Madison Street and True Vine Baptist Church, 197 W 100 S, Kaysville Utah. We have sold our Grand Lodge Building at 2801 Columbine St. Denver. As I search for a new location to host my open door, I can be reached by telephone (719) 330-0847 or email teejack357@comcast.net.

We are embarking on a quest to petition the US Postal Service to establish a Prince Hall Stamp; at the Conference of Grand Masters we agreed this was a worthy cause to pursue and each Grand Lodge is tasked to obtain a minimum of 5,000 signatures. Our point of contact for this jurisdiction is RW Grand Lecturer Gary B. Thomas; I ask each of you to sign this petition, you do not have to be a Brother or Sister to sign, we will also be soliciting our communities. If you would like to assist in this endeavor please contact me.

I attended the 121st Imperial Council Session August 15-21, 2014 in Tampa, FL. The ses-sion was well attended - over 5,500 Nobles & Daughters assembled in Tampa. The ameni-ties were great and the session went well. Total membership is over 16,000; changes to constitution were presented. There were 15 Grand Lodges represented, however the Grand Master of Florida did not receive us due to disagreement with Shrine protocol. Next sessions 2015 Cincinnati, 2016 Tampa, 2017 Kanas City, 2018 New Orleans. We collected over $3, 800.00 to donate to the Grand Lodge of Massachusetts. Congratulations to the newly elected Imperial Potentate Rochelle J. Julian and elected Imperial Outer Guard PP Jerwon L. Avery from the Desert of South Carolina.

FROM THE DESK OF THE MOST WORSHIPFUL GRAND MASTER TERENCE JACKSON (CONT.)

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We had a great representation from the Desert of Colorado and Utah, thank you all for attending. A special thanks to PP Thomas Powell and PP Richard Mack for assisting me with my distressed vehicle. We received an invite to join Colora-do AF & AM Grand Lodge in laying a Cornerstone at the Mary Barry Building on the Eastern Star Masonic Retirement Campus in Denver Saturday August 30, 2014; joining me in attendance were MWPGM Fredrick Blue and wife Francis, MWPGM Sylvester Smith, MWPGM Arturo V. De Los Reyes, RWDGM Charlie Flowers, RWSGW Keith L. Weston, RWJGW Edward J.A. Moore, PM Timothy Clark and PM William Turner -- thank you all for attending. Later that after-noon we also attended the Dedication of Syrian Temple #49 and Syrian Court #40 Daughter of Isis Curio Cabinet at the Blair-Caldwell African American Research Library. This was a historic event for our Masonic Family and a work in pro-gress since 2009 coordinated by Past Commandress Deborah Ford-Williams, please see pics. They also gave out four scholarships.

ELECTION OF GRAND LODGE OFFICES

The 138th Annual Grand Lodge Session and the 92nd Annual Grand Chapter Session was held in Colorado Springs, Col-orado August 9-12, 2014. The Lodge & Chapter of Sorrow were performed in an outstanding manner as we paid tribute to the 20 Brothers & Sisters we lost during the last masonic year. The Choir from Cornerstone Missionary Baptist Church inspired us with song and the speaker of the day - Rev Donald Frazier delivered an electrifying message that uplifted our heavy hearts. Congratulations to: Reelected Grand Lodge Officers; Terence Jackson – Most Worshipful Grand Master #26 Charlie Flowers – Right Worshipful Deputy Grand Master #27 Keith L. Weston – Right Worshipful Senior Grand Warden #1 Edward JA Moore – Right Worshipful Junior Grand Warden #1 Gary B. Thomas - Right Worshipful Grand Lecturer #26 Gregory Wilson Sr. – Right Worshipful Grand Secretary #4 James Robinson, Sr. – Right Worshipful Grand Treasurer #6 Torrence Neal L. Neal – Three Year Trustee #2 Awards: PM Ruben Dallas, DCJ Lodge #27 awarded Honorary Past Grand Master PM J. Douglass Vaughn-Harris, Mount Evans Lodge #7 Past Grand Master (Posthumously) PGM Oglesvie L. Lawson Large Lodge of the Year - Mountain Post Military Lodge #26 PGM Chester M. Johnson Small Lodge of the Year – Western Star Lodge #6 PGM Titus Sanford Rector Worshipful Master of the Year – Edward L. Davis #26 PGM James T. Sims Master Mason of the Year – Rodney Saulsberry, Jr. #1 Secretary of the Year – PM Robert A. Burse #4 PGM Thomas Jefferson Riley Citizen of the Year Award 2014 – Darryl L. Glenn of Colorado Springs, CO Exemplar Medallion PM Keith Wilhite #2 PM Edward Speller #5 PGM Willie Winfield #27 If your lodge or chapter has a web site please send us your link, we would like to connect with you; reminder if you would like to submit article, pictures and information for the newsletter they are due the 20th of each month.

Terence Jackson Most Worshipful Grand Master

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Clifton L. Taulbert

Co-Author of Who Owns the Ice House? (The Eight Life-Lessons From an Unlikely Entrepreneur)

Pulitzer Prize Nominee-The Last Train North Friday, September 26, 2014

Cheyenne Mountain Resort, 3225 Broadmoor Valley Road, Colorado Springs, CO 80906 Cash Bar-6:00 PMDinner-6:45 PM

$75.00 per person Attire-Cocktail

RSVP/ Payment with Names of Guest to: http://events.SignUp4.net/csbcpresentscliftonltaulbert

James Stewart Colorado Springs Black Chamber of Commerce

719.487.9176 www.csblackchamber.org

ANNOUNCEMENTS

ANNOUNCEMENTS

The Officers and Members of Kadesia Temple No. 135 and Kadesia Court No. 162, cordially invite you to attend its Annual Shriners/Daughters of Isis Ball honoring our very own:

Noble Anthony Wiley, Illustrious Potentate Daughter Lillian H. Favors, Illustrious Commandress

Saturday, September 13, 2014

Hotel Elegante, 2886 South Circle Drive, Colorado Springs, Colorado 80916 7:00 p.m. until 12:00 a.m. with dinner being served at 8:00 p.m. For your dancing and listening pleasure, music will be provided

Donation: $50.00 per-person. Your purchased ticket entitles you to our World-Class Hospitality: Saturday, September 13, 2014 from 1:00 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. and 12:30 a.m. – 4:30 a.m.

Hospitality Only: $25.00 donation per person.

Deadline for tickets purchase is August 31, 2014!

(Purchase Your Tickets Now If You Plan To Attend The Ball! Tickets Will Be Sold At the Door For $60.00)! Dress For Nobles: Formal Winter Attire Only Please! (Fez and White Gloves)

Dress For Daughters: Formal Whites (Fez and White Gloves) For General Information and Ticket Contact

Noble Kenneth Thrasher and/or DT Dorothy Bell Cell: (719) 337-9505 Cell (719) 358-0344

Email: ket0357@gmail.com Email: goldenfaye_dfbell@yahoo.com Hotel Information: We have obtained a room rate for this affair of $76.00 + tax/per night. This price includes free self-parking. Please feel free to begin calling now to make your individual room reservations @ (719) 576-5900 (Make sure you refer to Kadesia Temple, Kadesia Court Group) the website for reservations will be at the below link. The toll free phone num-ber for reservations is: 1-800-981-4012. Refer to code 836494 when making reservation by phone. A credit card is required to book all rooms, however the card on file shall not be charged until check out. Please keep in mind that in order to cancel the Hotel reservation it requires a 72-hour notice. Check in time is 2:00p.m./Check out time is 11:00a.m. The deadline for room reservations is August 26, 2014. So please make your reservations early!!!! http://www.reseze.net/cassets/mkt/mcmelegante/landing_pages/MCM_Colorado_Kadesia_Temple_135-2014_Potentate_Commandress_Ball.html

If you encounter a problem making reservations, contact Noble Kenneth Thrasher at (719) 337-9505 or DT Dorothy Bell at (719) 358-0344

In addition, a Souvenir Journal to commemorate the gala affair is now being prepared. The Souvenir Journal will help promote the image of Prince Hall Shriners/ Daughters of Isis and the proceeds will assist the Temple and Court with its annual charita-ble programs and contributions throughout the community. To give your salutation and/or congratulations to the Illustrious Po-tentate, Noble Anthony Wiley and Illustrious Commandress, Lillian H. Favors you can purchase an Ad in the Souvenir Journal. Price for Souvenir Journal Ads: Full Page $60.00 Half Page $40.00 Quarter Page $25.00 Business Card $10.00 Patrons List $5.00

Guidelines for Souvenir Journal Ads a. If your ad requires a photo, a good quality photo must be attached/included with you ad. If you want your photo(s) returned

to you, please submit a self-Addressed Stamped Envelope with your ad. We will return your Photo(s) to you. b. All proposed ads must be typed or printed neatly with a clear understanding of what needs to be done.

c. Ensure the correct spelling of your name(s) are neatly typed or printed. d. Submit all ads, checks and monies to:

Noble Kenneth Thrasher P.O. Box 884

Colorado Springs, Colorado 80913 (719) 337-9505 or DT. Dorothy Bell (719) 358-0344

Make all Checks Payable To: Kadesia Temple No. 135

(The Deadline for Submitting all Ads, Photos and Monies): August 23, 2014

Again, we thank you in advance for your patronage and continued support to Kadesia Temple No. 135, Prince Hall Shriners. Most important-ly, we look forward to seeing you!!

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July 18, 2014 TO: All Elected and Appointed Grand Lodge Officers, Most Worshipful Past Grand Masters,

Worshipful Masters, Concordant Bodies of Masonry Owing Allegiance to the Most Worshipful Prince Hall Grand Lodge, F&AM, Colorado and its Jurisdiction, Inc., Grand Worthy Matron and Grand Worthy Patron, Columbine Grand Chapter Order of the Eastern Star PHA.

GREETINGS: Proclamation No. 2014 – 06: Prince Hall Americanism Day

KNOW YE BY THESE PRESENT, in accordance with established customs and traditions of the Code of the Most Wor-shipful Prince Hall Grand Lodge, Free and Accepted Masons of Colorado, Wyoming, and Utah and by the power and au-thority in me vested as the Most Worshipful Grand Master of Prince Hall Masons, I, Terence Jackson, do hereby request and direct all lodges of this Grand Jurisdiction to celebrate Prince Hall Americanism Day by some suitable service or cer-emony on or about Sunday, September 14, 2014, which is hereby set aside, observed, and celebrated as Prince Hall Day. An invitation is being extended to the Grand Worthy Matron, Columbine Grand Chapter, O.E.S., P.H.A., to partici-pate in this program. I also encourage you to invite the Sisters of your local Chapters to share in this occasion with you.

Prince Hall, whom we as Prince Hall Masons recognize as the Father of Negro Masonry in the United States, made it possible for us today to be recognized and to enjoy all the privileges of Free and Accepted Masons. He was born in Bar-bados, B.W.I., in 1748 and settled in Boston, Massachusetts in the year 1765. On March 6, 1775 Prince Hall and fourteen other Negro men were initiated in Masonry in an Irish Military Lodge, No. 441, and in March 1775 Prince Hall organized the First Black Lodge of Free Masons in the United States under the name of African Lodge No. 1 and they operated by Warrant No. 459, (that was granted in 1784 but not received until 1787).This warrant was issued from the Grand Lodge of England and they were renamed as African Lodge Number 459. On June 24, 1791, African Grand Lodge was formed. To honor its founder, the name was change to The Prince Hall Grand Lodge of Massachusetts in 1808. Today Colorado's Prince Hall Masonry can be traced as follows, Massachusetts, to Rhode Island then to Pennsylvania, then to Ohio, then to Kansas, then to Colorado Territory. On November 17, 1867 Rocky Mountain Lodge No.1 in Denver, Colorado was duly organized as a part of the Kansas Jurisdiction. On 17 January 1876 the Prince Hall Grand Lodge of Colorado was formed and continues to flourish today as the Most Worshipful Prince Hall Grand Lodge of Colorado and its Jurisdictions, Inc.

On March 12, 1947 the Grand Lodge of Massachusetts acknowledged Negro Masonry of Prince Hall affiliation in that state to be legitimate and "duly constituted." Since that time the courts of many of the several states and the U.S. Su-preme Court have decreed Prince Hall Masonry to be legitimate and duly constituted. May Brotherly Love Prevail.

Given under my hand as Most Worshipful Grand Master of Prince Hall Masons of Colorado and its Jurisdictions this 18th day of July 2014, and to which I have caused to be affixed the Seal of the Grand Lodge of Colorado by the Grand Secre-tary.

Worshipful Masters, have this Proclamation read at your next communications, until 14 September 2014.

Fraternally,

Attested By

Terence Jackson Gregory Wilson Sr. Most Worshipful Grand Master Right Worshipful Grand Secretary

Cc: All Heads of Houses Note: All Head of Houses or their representatives are encouraged to wear their Dress Uniform and Regalia

ANNOUNCEMENTS

ANNOUNCEMENTS

COLORADO PRINCE HALL FOUNDATION, INC. 1ST ANNUAL GOSPEL CONCERT

Featuring Lorraine Coke Clark – Vocalist & John Redmon – Accompanies

Sunday, November 9, 2014 – 3:00pm Doors open @ 2pm

Stargazer Theater & Events Center 10 S. Parkside Drive, Colorado Springs, CO 80910 Tickets $35 (Level 1); $25 (Level 2); $15 (Balcony)

To purchase tickets contact: Dr. James Sauls @ 719-598-3683 Proceeds benefit the CPHF Scholarship Fund (www.cphf.info)

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Brother Vincent Jackson and his wife Lindsey wrote a book for kids of military parents. Danny Dogtags is the story of a young boy whose father is about to be deployed to the Middle East. Danny struggles with the news until he meets a Buccaneers play-er with a similar story. The book’s target age range is 4-12 years old according to Vincent. The book is available for purchase on the Tampa Bay Buccaneers website. (http://www.buccaneers.com/) All proceeds from the book will go to Vincent’s foun-dation, the Jackson in Action 83 Foundation. ____________________________________________________________________________________________________ So many of us shop on Amazon. Here is a way to shop and give back at the same time. Register at Amazon Smile – pick your favorite charity and Amazon donates to the charitable organization of your choice. Who will you support? As a note – Jackson in Action 83 Foundation which benefits families of deployed Soldiers is on the list of available charities for you to choose from. ____________________________________________________________________________________________________ If you know anyone looking for a place to rent, have them call Julie or Scott at the number below (rent is $1250.00). Also I could sell the house for the same deal I got through Fifth Third Bank, can you spread the word. The house address is 5750 Kittery Drive, Colorado Springs, CO 80911. If you have family or friends that want to buy my house, i'll just do a transfer (same deal) with them as it was for me to re-finance my house last year at 3.25%. That's what I got now is 3.25% and would be the same for whoever if we go through Fifth Third Bank. What ever you can do to spread the word I would truly appreciate it. Thanks in advance. BOSS Julie or Scott All County Colorado Springs LLC 6799 Bismark Road, Suite E Colorado Springs, CO 80922 (719) 445-7172 – Main ____________________________________________________________________________________________________

ANNOUNCEMENTS

Rocky Mountain Lodge No. 1

SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 27, 2014 TIME: 11:00 A.M. – 5:00 P.M.

4200 E. Colfax Ave. Denver, CO 80220

(Colfax and Ash St.)

FISH DINNER DONATION $10 Hot link Dinner Donation $8.00

Two Meat Combination Dinner Donation $15.00

(Meal comes with two sides. Drink is extra)

Sides: Cold Slaw, Green Beans or Mac-n-Cheese

For more information contact:

Junior Warden Felix Barbain 720-323-4434 Barbainjr@msn.com

Please pray for the Johnson family as Brother Johnson mother is in the ER after being beaten by the Aurora Police

Please keep PM Cather Hall of Electa Chapter #16 in your prayers. She is in Rose Medical Center, room 412.

Cards can also be sent to her home:

4699 Kittredge St., #1813 Denver, CO 80239 Also, please keep her husband, Brother Frankie Hall of DCJ #27, in your prayers as well.

Wayne Demarr Ikner, the second-born child of Ardella and Rufus Ikner, peacefully entered into eternal rest on Friday, August 22, 2014 at the age of 62. Wayne's dreamer and innovative personality allowed him to be fearless and passionate in pursuing a variety of business ventures, including Poppins Gourmet Popcorn, Taco Kid, and Taco Hombre Real Mexican Food. He graduated from George Washington High School and continued on to earn his Bachelor of Arts in Drama from Colorado Uni-versity. He greatly enjoyed watching Westerns as a past time and could quickly recall any of the characters. He leaves to cher-ish his memory, his mother Ardella Ikner, his brothers Ronnie and Louis Ikner, his sister Neva Ikner, six nieces, one nephew, one great niece, and one great nephew. He was preceded in death by his father and one great nephew. The family invites friends to join them in paying their last respects during the public viewing and graveside services. Public view-ing hours will be held from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. on August 27, 2014 at Olinger Hampden Mortuary located in 8600 East Hamp-den Avenue, Denver, Colorado. Graveside services will be conducted at East Lawn Cemetery at 12:00 p.m. Arrangements under the direction of Olinger Hampden Mortuary & Cemetery, Denver, CO.

Johnnye Maye Davis July 8, 1937 - August 4, 2014 Resided in Phoenix, AZ Guestbook Photos Services Obituary Longtime Denver resident, passed away in Phoenix, AZ. Beloved mother of James E. (Donna) Colburn, Charles Lyles, Robert (Janis) Lyles and Sharon Lyles (Charles) Jackson; sister of Howard Evans and John Evans, Jr.; many grand and great grandchildren; a host of other relatives and friends. - See more at: http://www.caldwellkirk.com/obituary/Johnnye-Maye-Davis/Phoenix-AZ/1408812#sthash.4sxcDm4k.dpuf

PM Walter T. Davis Mount Evans Lodge # 7 passed August 31, 2014.

SICK AND DISTRESS

DEATHS

PHOTOS

PHOTOS

MWPHGL CALENDAR

2014 EVENT LOCATION DRESS

August 9-12, 2014 Colorado Grand Lodge Session Colorado Springs Masonic

August 15-21, 2014 Imperial Council Session Tampa, FL Shrine Business

September 11, 2014 Opening of a Cornerstone AF &AM Old YMCA Pueblo Colorado Albany and west 6th Street

GL Business

September 11, 2014 Mount Evans #7 Elections Denver Masonic Dress

September 12, 2014 Holy Royal Arch Masons degree work 650 Billings, Denver HRAM Dress

September 13, 2014 Kadesia Potentate/Commandress Ball Hotel Elegante, 2886 South Circle Drive, Colorado Springs

Shrine Dress

September 14, 2014 Prince Hall / Americanization Day Jurisdiction Masonic Dress

September 17, 2014 Colorado Grand Chapter OES AF&AM Denver Marriott Tech Center, 4900 S Syracuse St, Denver

GL Business

September 20, 2014 Executive Staff Meeting TBA Casual

September 27, 2014 Commander of the Rite (COS) breakfast English Fresh Seafood & Grill,

1201 W. Colorado Ave., COS Casual

September 27, 2014 Masonic Commission Event TBA Casual

October 4-5, 2014 Council Of Deliberation Double Tree Hotel 4040 Quebec Denver

Scottish Rite Dress

October 9, 2014 Table Lodge, Prince Hall Presentation Liberty Lodge #134 AF&AM, 1614 Welton St, Denver

Masonic Dress

October 10, 2014 Knights Templar degree work 650 Billings, Denver KT Dress

October 11, 2014 Country Rhythm & Blues concert, OES TREA 1599 Dayton St. Aurora 7pm Casual

October 18, 2014 Trustee Meeting TBD 10am Casual

October 20, 2014 Rocky Mountain Lodge #1 MIP event 4200 East Colfax Avenue, Denver Masonic Dress

October 25, 2014 Knights Templar Grand Conclave 4200 East Colfax Avenue, Denver KT Dress

From the Desk of the Grand Worthy Matron Freddie Cooper

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Colorado Springs, CO 80911

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Elected and Appointed Grand Officers, Past Grand Worthy Matrons, Past Grand Worthy Patrons, Officers and Members of Sub-ordinate Chapters of Columbine Grand Chapter, Order of the Eastern Star, Prince Hall Affiliated:

Thank you for your support, cooperation, and for the spirit with which you have demonstrated your love for our Grand Chapter. I am especially impressed with generous displays of the genuine desire to keep traditions intact and the operations of our Grand Chapter smooth and consistent. We are about the health of the Order of the Eastern Star, not changing it to meet our individual desires and demands.

I have great faith that all members and officers of Columbine Grand Chapter and Subordinate Chapters will continue to give their best for the “Good of the Order” and respect each other.

Thank you for this grand opportunity and I look forward to serving with you in the great causes of this Order. By concerted ef-forts we can and will be successful.

I extend words of sympathy and love to PGM Ardella Ikner at the loss of her son.

In addition, I extend gratitude to Past Grand Matron Ardella Ikner and Past Grand Master Garland Osborne for assisting me with my quest for historical information on Past Grand Matron Mary G. Clinkscale.

Until the next time, may the Grace of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ be with each of you.

Sisterly,

Freddie Cooper Grand Worthy Matron Columbine Grand Chapter