Greetings!
I would like to extend my sincere appreciation to all who attended the Annual Session in New Orleans, LA this past December. We were very delighted to hold this past year ’ s event in my home state, and we look forward to hosting again in the future. Our time together was most agreeable and we are pleased that everyone returned to their homes safely. It is my distinct honor to represent over 2500 Fraters and more than 70 Consistories across the United States, Europe, Africa, the Middle East, and Asia. It is my pleasure to serve this great organization, and I thank you for your confidence in our efforts. We would also like to thank the Ladies of the Golden Circle for their support. It made our event all the more enjoyable and we appreciate them very much. Also, this year the United Supreme Council had the pleasure of hosting a joint memorial service and a joint banquet with the Golden Circle. Both events were first for Prince Hall affiliated Scottish Rite organizations. We pray that we continue these historic strides as we progress together toward a brighter future. This year is an election year, and many important positions will be on the ballots, to include President of the United States. Several vital issues that affect our communities will also be voted upon in federal, state, and local elections this Fall. Election Day is Tuesday, November 5, 2024, so make your voices heard! If you are not registered to vote, please do. Also, make sure you are aware important dates such as day that early voting occurs, deadline for mail - in ballot request, and local and state contest that occur before or after the federal election day. We will provide information related to voter registration throughout the year, and I pray that each and every one of our members exercise their civic duties. Two months before his untimely death, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. said on Feb. 4, 1968, “ Everybody can be great, because anybody can serve. ” As we commemorated Black History Month, let us remember our fellow man and those we seek to serve in our respective communities. Prince Hall Freemasonry has a historic commitment to service and has inspired people across the globe to work together to make positive change. It does not have to be great or large endeavors, discreet and thoughtful gestures by several individuals often yield similar or greater results when applied at the right place and time. We are the representatives of and
inspirations to our communities. If we do not take care of them, no one else will. Please enjoy our publication and may God bless and keep you until we meet again!
Fraternally ,
Ralph Slaughter, Ph.D., CPA Sovereign Grand Commander
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