Most Worshipful Prince Hall Grand Lodge Washington and Jurisdiction

1. Most Worshipful Prince Hall Grand LodgeWashington and Jurisdiction 2011 Annual Leadership Conference Saturday – 15 January 2011 Grand East Seattle, Washington Leader…Spanning The Globe

2. MW  CHARLIE WALKER, III Grand Master of Masons 2011 LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE****************************** MWPHGLW…Leader In Spanning The Globe

3. Opening Prayer Worshipful Brother Rev. Jesse Ogburn Grand Chaplain 2011 LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE****************************** MWPHGLW…Leader In Spanning The Globe

4. INTRODUCTION of THE MWGM. RW. Gardner M. Torrence Sr. Deputy Grand Master

5. 2011 LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE****************************** MW  CHARLIE WALKER, III Grand Master of Masons WELCOME MWPHGLW…Leader In Spanning The Globe

6. CONFERENCE PURPOSES/OBJECTIVES GOALS/SICKNESS/DISTRESS Right Worshipful Tommy L. Terry Education and Training 2011 LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE****************************** MWPHGLW…Leader In Spanning The Globe

7. SICKNESS AND DISTRESS Please Give Brief Information a. Your Name/Lodge b. Individual’s Name/Lodge

8. 2011 LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE****************************** ADMINISTRATIVE ANNOUNCEMENTS • Morning Refreshments (Coffee) • Lunch Tickets on Sale for $_______R.W. Moody  • Breaks & Departure…courteous to Presenters • Please Turnoff your Cell phone • Conference Luncheon…Ticket in advance    Conference/Presenter Handouts available Be Respectful at all times, Respectful, and Humble Questions held to end of presentation The Green Light is on !!!!!! MWPHGLW…Leader In Spanning The Globe

9. 2011 LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE****************************** Goals & Objectives: • Extremely knowledgeable WMs and officers • Better understanding of expectations between lodges and the Grand Lodge • Timely and efficient submittal of requirements to the Grand Lodge • Enhance the positive attitude of the community toward Prince Hall Masons MWPHGLW…Leader In Spanning The Globe

10. 2011 LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE****************************** PURPOSES: • Assist new Worshipful Masters, wardens and officers with the day-to-day operations of their lodge • Identify and answer questions concerning the order of business in the jurisdiction as it pertains to subordinate lodges • Clarify all guidance set by the Grand Master for the jurisdiction • Provide as well as share ideas for Fundraisers, Community projects, Membership, and General Lodge Functions MWPHGLW…Leader In Spanning The Globe

11. COMPLETING QUARTERLY TAX FORMS Right Worshipful CLARENCE DAVIS Grand Secretary 2011 LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE****************************** MWPHGLW…Leader In Spanning The Globe

12. 2011 LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE****************************** MWPHGLW…Leader In Spanning The Globe Top of Form • Identify quarter being reported: • 1st qtr, 2nd qtr, 3rd qtr or 4th qtr • Name and number of lodge • City and state where meetings are held • Days and times of meetings • Beginning and ending date of qtr being reported

13. 2011 LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE****************************** MWPHGLW…Leader In Spanning The Globe Top Left Section • Identify quarter being reported: • List Per-Capita Tax amount • Enter total number of Active members • Enter number of Indigent members • Enter number of Candidates Initiated • Enter number of Dispensations received • Enter number of members Received by Demit/Petition • Enter Prince Hall Day Scholarship Assessment • Enter Assessments approved by Grand body or Grand Master

14. 2011 LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE****************************** MWPHGLW…Leader In Spanning The Globe Top Left Section Cont’d • Enter KOPEI • Knights of Pythagoras Education Incentive • Enter Merchandise or Masonic Supplies • Enter Grand Lodge Building Assessment ($100.00 For each Master Mason Raised) • Miscellaneous

15. 2011 LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE****************************** MWPHGLW…Leader In Spanning The Globe Adjustment and Totals • Adjustments: • Overpayment (subtract) • Short on Last Report/Underpayment (add) • **Note** All Adjustments must be accompanied by a written statement of the reason for the Adjustment. • Totals • Amount due • Amount paid

16. 2011 LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE****************************** MWPHGLW…Leader In Spanning The Globe Top Right Section • Active Members • Indigent Members • Grand Lodge Honorary Life Members • WE “DO NOT” RECOGNIZE DUEL MEMBERSHIP

17. 2011 LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE****************************** MWPHGLW…Leader In Spanning The Globe Lodge Works and Actions Initiated Number of degrees given Suspended/Dropped for Non Payment of dues Reinstated Received by Petition/Demit Demitted Suspended Expelled Deaths

18. 2011 LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE****************************** MWPHGLW…Leader In Spanning The Globe Names and Dates This section is for names and dates which coincide with the numbers in the top section Name of indigent Brothers

19. 2011 LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE****************************** MWPHGLW…Leader In Spanning The Globe Bottom Left Side of Form • Initiated/Passed/Raised: • Date that Candidate(s) received degree • Name of Candidate(s) who received degree • “X” the box of the degree received A separate entry must be made for each degree received for each candidate. No candidate can receive more then one degree within a four (4) week period. (Title 119 Conferring Degrees)

20. 2011 LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE****************************** MWPHGLW…Leader In Spanning The Globe Bottom Right Side of Form • Received By Demit (Petition) • Date received and name of Master Mason • Suspended/Dropped for Non-Payment of Dues • Date member was officially removed from roll and name • Reinstated • Date member was received back into good standings and name • Death • Date member officially deceased and name • Expelled/Suspended • Date member was expelled or suspended and name • Demitted • Date member was officially demitted and name

21. 2011 LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE****************************** MWPHGLW…Leader In Spanning The Globe Membership Increase/DecreaseRequired Signatures Total members ending (date of previous quarter) Total members ending (date of current quarter) Show the difference between number of members between last quarter and quarter being reported. If no change the entry should be “0”. If more members are being reported show increase. If less members are being reported show decrease. The Worshipful Master and Secretary must both provide their names (printed), signature and addresses: Lodge Seal **Submit Report**

22. 2011 LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE****************************** MWPHGLW…Leader In Spanning The Globe Grand Lodge Honorary Life Members Tax Exempt WB Arthur Davis RW A. Rudolph Hill WB William T. Gaskin Olympus Lodge No.45 Olympus Lodge No. 45 Inland Empire Lodge No. 3 WB Joseph Harrison WB Alexander Reed WB Frank T. Pankey Vancouver Lodge No. 47 Egyptian Lodge No. 44 True Resolution Lodge No. 16 WB Levi Townsend WB James Lavender WB Alonzo D. Foote, Sr M. L. K., Jr. Lodge No. 65 Herman E. Bradley Lodge No. 74 Cassia Lodge No. 5 WB Elmer Johnson WB Dave Wilson RW Authuree Bellanger Egyptian Lodge No. 44 Hamma-Hamma Lodge No. 35 Cherry Blossom Lodge No. 42 WB Vollie Johnson WB Berry Carter MW Harold H. Bond Cassia Lodge No. 5 Union Lodge No. 43 Egyptian Lodge No. 44

23. 2011 LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE****************************** MWPHGLW…Leader In Spanning The Globe Most Worshipful Past Grand Masters Tax Exempt WB MW Johnny Allen MW Victor S. Baxter, Sr. Harmony Lodge No. 2 Okinawa Military Lodge No. 68 MW Carlton B. Tucker MW William C. Rheubottom Egyptian Lodge No. 44 Harmony Lodge No. 2 MW Billy V. Morris MW James F Troutt II Inland Empire Lodge No. 3 Inland Empire Lodge No. 3 MW Kenneth Swanigan MW Julian L. Harris Hercules Lodge No. 17 Fred U. Harris Lodge No. 70 MW Daniel L. Lunsford MW Wendell O. Hutchings Egyptian Lodge No. 44 Hercules Lodge No. 17 MW Harden M. Keys, Jr. Egyptian Lodge No. 44

24. 2011 LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE****************************** MWPHGLW…Leader In Spanning The Globe **Note** Most Worshipful “Honorary” Past Grand Masters are not necessarily Grand Lodge Honorary Life Members. Honorary Past Grand Masters are required to go through the same approval process as the Grand Lodge Honorary Life Members to receive Life Membership status.

25. 2011 LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE****************************** MWPHGLW…Leader In Spanning The Globe Grand Lodge Exemptions • The following is a listing of members who are exempt from paying Grand Lodge Taxes: • Grand Lodge Honorary Life Members • Most Worshipful Past Grand Masters • However, the member’s lodge must pay any Assessments for these members (Prince Hall Day Scholarship Assessment and any other Assessment which may be created in the future).

26. 2011 LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE****************************** MWPHGLW…Leader In Spanning The Globe Sample Grand Lodge Tax Breakdown $15.00 Per Member

27. 2011 LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE****************************** MWPHGLW…Leader In Spanning The Globe Title 70 Section 70.02 • Every subordinate lodge under the jurisdiction of this Grand Lodge shall collect and pay to the Grand Lodge, through the office of the Grand Secretary, for each quarter of the Masonic year, quarters ending September 30, December 31, March 31 and June 20, for every Master Mason on its rolls, the several taxes, assessments, etc., as have been approved by the Grand Lodge. • 1st Quarter September 30 • 2nd Quarter December 31 • 3rd Quarter March 31 • 4th Quarter June 20

28. 2011 LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE****************************** Top Left Section • Identify quarter being reported: • List Per-Capita Tax amount • Enter total number of Active members • Enter number of Indigent members • Enter number of Candidates Initiated • Enter number of Dispensations received • Enter number of members Received by Demit/Petition • Enter Prince Hall Day Scholarship Assessment • Enter Assessments approved by Grand body or Grand Master MWPHGLW…Leader In Spanning The Globe

29. 2011 LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE****************************** Top Left Section Cont’d • Enter KOPEI • Knights of Pythagoras Education Incentive • Enter Merchandise or Masonic Supplies • Enter Grand Lodge Building Assessment ($100.00 For each Master Mason Raised) • Miscellaneous MWPHGLW…Leader In Spanning The Globe

30. 2011 LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE****************************** Adjustment and Totals • Adjustments: • Overpayment (subtract) • Short on Last Report/Underpayment (add) • **Note** All Adjustments must be accompanied by a written statement of the reason for the Adjustment. • Totals • Amount due • Amount paid MWPHGLW…Leader In Spanning The Globe

31. 2011 LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE****************************** Top Right Section • Active Members • Indigent Members • Grand Lodge Honorary Life Members • WE “DO NOT” RECOGNIZE DUEL MEMBERSHIP MWPHGLW…Leader In Spanning The Globe

32. 2011 LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE****************************** Lodge Works and Actions • Initiated • Number of degrees given • Suspended/Dropped for Non Payment of dues • Reinstated • Received by Petition/Demit • Demitted • Suspended • Expelled • Deaths MWPHGLW…Leader In Spanning The Globe

33. 2011 LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE****************************** Names and Dates • This section is for names and dates which coincide with the numbers in the top section • Name of indigent Brothers MWPHGLW…Leader In Spanning The Globe

34. 2011 LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE****************************** Bottom Left Side of Form • Initiated/Passed/Raised: • Date that Candidate(s) received degree • Name of Candidate(s) who received degree • “X” the box of the degree received A separate entry must be made for each degree received for each candidate. No candidate can receive more then one degree within a four (4) week period. (Title 119 Conferring Degrees) MWPHGLW…Leader In Spanning The Globe

35. 2011 LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE****************************** Bottom Right Side of Form • Received By Demit (Petition) • Date received and name of Master Mason • Suspended/Dropped for Non-Payment of Dues • Date member was officially removed from roll and name • Reinstated • Date member was received back into good standings and name • Death • Date member officially deceased and name • Expelled/Suspended • Date member was expelled or suspended and name • Demitted • Date member was officially demitted and name MWPHGLW…Leader In Spanning The Globe

36. 2011 LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE****************************** Membership Increase/DecreaseRequired Signatures • Total members ending (date of previous quarter) • Total members ending (date of current quarter) Show the difference between number of members between last quarter and quarter being reported. If no change the entry should be “0”. If more members are being reported show increase. If less members are being reported show decrease. The Worshipful Master and Secretary must both provide their names (printed), signature and addresses: Lodge Seal **Submit Report** MWPHGLW…Leader In Spanning The Globe

37. 2011 LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE****************************** Grand Lodge Honorary Life Members Tax Exempt WB Arthur Davis RW A. Rudolph Hill WB William T. Gaskin Olympus Lodge No.45 Olympus Lodge No. 45 Inland Empire Lodge No. 3 WB Joseph Harrison WB Alexander Reed WB Frank T. Pankey Vancouver Lodge No. 47 Egyptian Lodge No. 44 True Resolution Lodge No. 16 WB Levi Townsend WB James Lavender WB Alonzo D. Foote, Sr M. L. K., Jr. Lodge No. 65 Herman E. Bradley Lodge No. 74 Cassia Lodge No. 5 WB Elmer Johnson WB Dave Wilson RW Authuree Bellanger Egyptian Lodge No. 44 Hamma-Hamma Lodge No. 35 Cherry Blossom Lodge No. 42 WB Vollie Johnson WB Berry Carter MW Harold H. Bond Cassia Lodge No. 5 Union Lodge No. 43 Egyptian Lodge No. 44 MWPHGLW…Leader In Spanning The Globe

38. 2011 LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE****************************** Most Worshipful Past Grand Masters Tax Exempt WB MW Johnny Allen MW Victor S. Baxter, Sr. Harmony Lodge No. 2 Okinawa Military Lodge No. 68 MW Carlton B. Tucker MW William C. Rheubottom Egyptian Lodge No. 44 Harmony Lodge No. 2 MW Billy V. Morris MW James F Troutt II Inland Empire Lodge No. 3 Inland Empire Lodge No. 3 MW Kenneth Swanigan MW Julian L. Harris Hercules Lodge No. 17 Fred U. Harris Lodge No. 70 MW Daniel L. Lunsford MW Wendell O. Hutchings Egyptian Lodge No. 44 Hercules Lodge No. 17 MW Harden M. Keys, Jr. Egyptian Lodge No. 44 MWPHGLW…Leader In Spanning The Globe

39. 2011 LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE****************************** **Note** • Most Worshipful “Honorary” Past Grand Masters are not necessarily Grand Lodge Honorary Life Members. • Honorary Past Grand Masters are required to go through the same approval process as the Grand Lodge Honorary Life Members to receive Life Membership status. MWPHGLW…Leader In Spanning The Globe

40. 2011 LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE****************************** Grand Lodge Exemptions • The following is a listing of members who are exempt from paying Grand Lodge Taxes: • Grand Lodge Honorary Life Members • Most Worshipful Past Grand Masters • However, the member’s lodge must pay any Assessments for these members (Prince Hall Day Scholarship Assessment and any other Assessment which may be created in the future). MWPHGLW…Leader In Spanning The Globe

41. 2011 LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE****************************** Sample Grand Lodge Tax Breakdown $15.00 Per Member MWPHGLW…Leader In Spanning The Globe

42. 2011 LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE****************************** Title 70 Section 70.02 • Every subordinate lodge under the jurisdiction of this Grand Lodge shall collect and pay to the Grand Lodge, through the office of the Grand Secretary, for each quarter of the Masonic year, quarters ending September 30, December 31, March 31 and June 20, for every Master Mason on its rolls, the several taxes, assessments, etc., as have been approved by the Grand Lodge. • 1st Quarter September 30 • 2nd Quarter December 31 • 3rd Quarter March 31 • 4th Quarter June 20 MWPHGLW…Leader In Spanning The Globe

43. COMPLETING QUARTERLY TAX FORMS Right Worshipful CLARENCE DAVIS Grand Secretary ****Questions and Answers*** 2011 LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE****************************** MWPHGLW…Leader In Spanning The Globe

44. Opening & Closing and Lodge Actions R.W. Julius W. Brown Jr. Grand Lecturer

45. Opening & Closing Your LodgeAnd Lodge Actions By RW Julius W. Brown Jr. Grand Lecturer

46. The Importance • Nothing reflects more on your lodge than the ability to perform the Opening and Closing ceremonies. It is the first impression the new Master Mason gets when he sits in lodge for the first time and the last thing he leaves with.”

47. WM’s work with your Officers to be able to open and close your lodge by memory and in a quality manner!. When someone visits our lodges, they judge us by the manner in which we can perform these opening and closing ceremonies and with the way we interact with each other.

48. Don’t belabor the Opening & Closing Brothers, tell me what is the significance of the Gavel Knocks by the WM, SW, & JW during opening & closing? “Officers, the quicker you get through the opening and closing procedures, the faster you get down to the meat of your meetings and on with your work.”

49. The Process Why do the Senior & Junior Deacons carry long Staffs? All Officers besides the Three Principle Officers will sit in the Craft until the Worshipful Master Orders with a rap: “Officers take your Stations”

50. Due Form A Just and Duly Constituted Lodge must always be opened and closed in due form on the Third Degree.