The Informer: The Official Organ of USC-DC

Written by: SGIG Dr. M. Shawn Fogle, 33 ° , Staff Writer

Many of you may have noticed some changes in the health and safety protocol, as well as the addition of on - site medical ser- vices at this year ’ s session. For the first time ever, this United Supreme Council stood up a first - class medical services team dedicated to taking care of the basic needs of our members, as well as providing other preventative care to at- tendees. This

First Class. He has also served as a medic in a myriad of positions to include flight and chemical operations, SWAT, as well as the NASCAR Cup Series. SGIG Riddick and his team provided top - quality, on - site medical support through- out the session. The following services were provided dur- ing the ses- sion:

COVID - 19 Education & Prevention Daily Temper- ature Checks Blood Glu- cose & Pres- sure Testing Services Dispense Non - prescription

team was led by none other than our very own newly - minted Sovereign Grand Inspector General Arland- er Riddick. He and his impres- sive team com-

Medicine Emergency Medical Treatment

prised of SGIG Dr. Jeffrey Knight and GIG Dr. John Bailey, both board - certified dentists, worked tirelessly to take excellent care of all our session attendees. We had a chance to sit down and chat with SGIG Riddick, and he was so excited to talk about his opportunity to serve the United Supreme Council after many years of doing the same for other Masonic or- ganizations. His past experience includes dec- ades of service as a medic in the United States Army, where he achieved the rank of Sergeant

With many of our members getting up in age, it has always been a goal of Sovereign Grand Commander Slaughter to have a medi- cal team in place to make sure we are looking out for our Brothers and Sisters during our an- nual session. It is no secret that our gatherings have always been viewed as a reunion of sorts, one where the days run deep into the night. This means that we must stay vigilant

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