Greetings! The Most Worshipful Prince Hall Grand Lodge (MWPHGL) of Louisiana and its Jurisdic- tion and the Esther Grand Chapter, Order of Eastern Star, held their Annual Session in Ba- ton Rouge, Louisiana, on June 8 - 12, 2022, which by all accounts was a historic success. Many thanks to our brothers and sisters who attended the Annual Session in person and virtually. Our session attracted over 1200 Master Masons and Eastern Stars! We appreci- ate everyone taking time from their busy schedules to participate and ensure the success of all events during the Annual Session. We hope everyone had a wonderful time.
You are truly remarkable, Masons and Stars! Distinguished visitors from various countries and states attended our session. I especially would like to thank the Grand Master of the MWPHGL of France, Grand Master of the MWPHGL of the Congo, the MWPHGL of the Virgin Islands, and the MWPHGL of Missouri for sending representatives. Our fellowship demonstrates that masonry is alive and well and embodies the tenets of brotherly love, friendship, and truth. We extend our hospitality and hope to participate in future events together. I also extend profound appreciation to those who participated, organized, and coordinated events for our Annual Session. Special recognition goes to the following for their contributions and milestone achieve- ments: • Congratulations to Antuan Nash (sponsored by District 8) for winning the annual J.W. Vaugh Oratorical Contest. Hats off to the 2nd place finisher John Deggs, Jr. (sponsored by District 4), 3rd place finisher David White (sponsored by District 5), and all other contest participants. You are our future, and we wish you all the best in your endeavors • Congratulations to Sister Olivette Temple of O.E.S. Earle L. Bradford, Sr. Chapter #191, on being crowned the 2022 Esther Grand Chapter Annual Queen and Right Worshipful Larry W. Cain, Senior Grand Warden, her ac- companying King
• Special thanks to District 1, Brother Russell Green, and the members of Oscar J. Dunn Lodge #85 for providing an Active Shooter training demonstration.
• Thanks to Ms. Meagan Goodly, Ms. Stephanie Celestine, and Mr. Derrick V. Warren for serving as judges and District Deputy Grand Master Jefferey N. Beasley as the timekeeper for the annual J.W. Vaughn Oratorical Con- test • Thanks to Past Master Robert Guilbeaux and the Diversity Outreach Coordinator for the Louisiana Highway Safe- ty Commission for the safety presentation Finally, we would like to express our sincere appreciation to every member of the MWPHGL of Louisiana and its Ju- risdictions. Enjoy the 2 nd Quarter Edition of the Plumb Line! Your tireless efforts have not gone unnoticed. May God bless and keep you. Sincerely and Fraternally,
Ralph Slaughter, Ph.D., CPA Most Worshipful Grand Master
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