Enlightenment; acknowledgements and accomplishments of the NJCOR; as well as other Scottish Rite philanthropic, charitable endeavors and activities. Highlights of the Fall – November 2023 Volume 5 / Issue 1 – include a message from the SGIG Oglesby, Deputy; “Sublime Prince of the Royal Secret”; C. Morris Cain 2023 Scholarship Award Recipients; “The Tetragrammaton”; “In Memoriam” in honor of our 2023 Deceased Brethren; “Illustrious Thornton Andrew Jackson, 33, Sovereign Grand Commander”; “Scottish Rite Crossword Puzzle”. Elected Officers for 2024 of the NJCOD are 1st Lieutenant Commander: GIG Jeffrey M. Perry, 33°, 2nd Lieutenant Commander: GIG Michael A. Wiggins, 33°, Grand Minister of State: GIG Raymond E. Smith, 33°, Grand Treasurer: SGIG Ricardo McNeil, 33°, and Grand Secretary: SGIG James G. Allen, 33°. To close-out our Annual Session, SGIG Brooks, II, 33°and M.W. Clyde H. Horton, Jr., Grand Master brought greetings and gave remarks on behalf of their respective offices. On February 24, 2024 hosted the 14th Annual Appreciation Luncheon honoring SGIG Oglesby, Deputy, for his commitment and dedication to Scottish Rite Freemasonry. The Orient was so very thankful to have the following invited guests to fellowship with us at this auspicious occasion: SGIG Dr. Melvin J. Bazemore, Sovereign Grand Commander; SGIG Roland K. Lee, Treasurer General; SGIG Edward M. Brooks, II, Secretary General-Holy Empire; SGIG Raynard W. Hughes, Cathedral Secretary, SGIG Douglas R. Policastro, Deputy for New Jersey (NMJ), SGIG Larry S. Plasket, Active (NMJ), SGIG Roy Mays, SGIG Malcom Harris representing SGIG Leonard Heard,
SGIG Rev. Hermon J. Simpson, 33° (NY), SGIG Johnie Burton representing: SGIG James E. Scott, and SGIG Steven O. Wells, 33°, State President, PENNCOD. At the NJCOD Annual Appreciation Luncheon SGIG Oglesby presented the following Certificate of Appreciation and Service Awards to the following Loyal Ladies, a Sovereign Grand Inspector General, Grand Inspectors General and Subline Princes: Deputy’s Certificates and Awards to the Assembly Secretaries — Certificates of Appreciation: L.L. Donna D. Robinson, PLLR (No. 9), L.L. Gloria Ellzy, PSGLLR (No. 16), L.L. Christine Sales, PLLR (No. 27), L.L. Denise Harris, PLLR (No. 33), L.L. Paulette McGee-Thomas, PLLR (No. 44) and L.L. Sarah L. Elder, PLLR (No. 83). Deputy’s “Service Award 2024”: GIG Ronald J. Blakney,33°, GIG Harry L. Young, 33°, GIG Raymond E Young,33°, “SGIG Darrow A. Hill, 33° Distinguish Service Awards 2024SP Richard Pernell,32° (No.2), SP Daryl A. Clarke,32° (No.10), GIG Corbin Hare,33° (No.22), SP Shawn Samuel,32° (No.41), SGIG Eubert G. Brown,33°(No.48) and GIG Milton G. Morris,33°(No.50). Necrology – Memorial Service — Dead? No, not dead. In our Mystic Brotherhood we Live Forever - Our Union is Eternal. The Scottish Rite Ring Ceremony was exemplified by Ophir Consistory No. 48, Valley of Trenton. In closing as the Most Illustrious Commander-In- Chief, I thank “God” for all of the support that has been given to my Office as we continue to serve the New Jersey Council of Deliberation. I Pray that our heavenly father will bless each and every one of you, ‘Keep your Hands in God’s Hand'. Remember that God loves you and so do I. To God be the Glory.
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