assuredly advised the membership the organization is moving in the right direction, and he thanked eve- ryone for their investment and faith in the leadership of the United Supreme Council. SGC Slaughter concluded the session with recognizing and presenting two milestone achievement awards to members who have been members of the rite for over 50 years. Congratulations to SGIG Dr. William A. Hall from the Orient of Western Europe and GIG James O. Freeman from the Orient of Georgia on their historic achievements. Luncheon The midday break during the session was one of fellowship and breaking of bread. After the luncheon the 2022 GIG class completed its administrative duties and prepared for evening events. Banquet
The banquet was the signature social event of the ses- sion. The atmosphere was amazing with our SGIG ’ s dressed in white ties and tails and our GIGs in formal black tie, and guests in their best evening dress. All to the honor of Sovereign Grand Commander, members of the United Supreme Council, distinguished guests, the newly coronated SGIG class, the LeRoy A. Lassiter GIG Class of 2022, and the general member- ship. SGIG Alvin K. Wilkins, III, Lieutenant Grand Commander, served as the master of ceremony for the evening. The guest speakers included the visiting
dignitaries SGIG Meyers (45 th Imperial Potentate, AEAONMS), SGIG Chapman (44 th Imperial Poten- tate, AEAONMS) SGIG Mustapha - Thomas (Grand Master of the MWPHGL of Alaska), SGIG Adjibi (Grand Master of the MWPHGL of France), SGIG Thompson (Grand Master, MWPHGL of North Car- olina, and SGIG Morgan, (RW Deputy Grand Master from the MWPHGL of Virginia). The LeRoy A. Lassiter Class of 2022 presented the widow of our dearly departed Minster of State SGIG Lassiter with flowers and a monetary token of their appreciation. Mrs. Lassiter thanked them for their generosity and thanked the Sovereign Grand Commander and the USC - DC for their support since her husband ’ s passing. Sunday Morning Devotion On Sunday, December 11, 2022, the final open event of the Annual Session held was the morning devo- tional service conducted in the Maryland Ballroom Salon C. The devotional service was very uplifting, and it allowed all in attendance to reflect and give thanks for such a wonderful and harmonious event. Special thanks to SGIG Nicholas Padilla, Jr, Deputy Grand Secretary - General, H.E., who led the devo- tion, SGIG Kevin J. Sanderson, Sr, Deputy Grand Prior, who delivered the message, and Mrs. Tammy Padilla who provide a moving musical selection and testimony.
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