King David Grand Lodge & Queen of Sheba Grand Chapter
Joint Board Meeting Minutes
Call to Order
The First Quarterly Joint Board meeting of The Most Worshipful King David Grand Lodge, A.F. & A.M. and The Queen of Sheba Grand Chapter, Order of The Eastern Star was held on July 8, 2018 at the King David Grand Lodge in Los Angeles, CA. It began at 3:30pm and was presided over by The Most Worshipful Grand Master, John V. Phillips 33°
The Proclamation was read by Grand Secretary Elton Cooper and Prayer was given by Hon Tyrone Gregory 33. The Roll Call of the Grand Lodge and Grand Chapter Officers was read.
Attendees
Members in attendance included:
- John V Phillips, 33°
- RW Deputy Grand Master Salazar, 32°
- RW Grand SW Edgar Young, 32°
- RW Grand Treasure Trevar Egans, 32°
- WM Christopher Aaron, 33° – Moses Lodge #4
- WM Larry Hedgeman, 32° – Sons of Royal #12
- Reginald Taylor, 32°. – Moses Lodge #4
- Charles Reed, 32° – Sons of Royal #12
- Willie Hemphill – Moses Lodge #4
- Loren Bernard – Seth Lodge #1
- Ann Phillips – Sister of Love
Approval of Minutes
The minutes of the last meeting were not available to be read
Order of The Day
Officers’ Reports
None Presented
Other Reports and Presentations
Grand Matron Celestina Cobbs was called from Labor to Refreshment on July 6, 2018. Services have not been arranged as of now.
Announcements and Discussions
- Grand Master Phillips will be traveling to Houston for their Annual Grand Sesion October 11-14.
- August 3, fellowship outing to Summer Concert Series to see Rakim, coordinated by Bro. Reginald Taylor, 32°
- August 19 fellowship outing to Smooth Summer Jazz coordinated by Bro. Reginal Taylor, 32°
- Our Annual Picnic will be held on August 25, 2019 Ill. Taylor, Ill. Aaron, and Hon. Phillips will handle food purchasing however all Brothers will be called on for assistance, the $30 annual picnic assessment is due in to each Worthy Matron and Worshipful Master by August 12, 2019
- Our Next Quarterly Fish Fry will be held on September 22, 2019 Moses Lodge #4 will be hosting. Each member is responsible for 3 dinners, however you will not be required to pre-pay. The Grand Master would like to explore giving haircuts to students under 16 as a community outreach initiative.
- John’s Day will be held December 9, 2018. Each member is to pay $20 for offering. This is a mandatory event and all that miss will be assessed $25 in addition to the $20 offering.
- Grand Session Cruise payment set up will be forthcoming, GM Phillips plans to handle all coordination the tentative dates are June21-23; June 7-9; or June 14-16 of 2019
- Grand Master Philips encouraged us to cultivate our membership and new members. Keep in contact with each of them and make them feel welcome to our family.
Main Motions
No Motions Made
Adjournment
Prayer was given at ~4:30pm
Humbly Submitted, Ill Elton Cooper, under the Authority of the Most Worshipful Grand Master, Hon. John V. Phillips, 33
Ill. Elton Cooper
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Secretary Date of ApprovalThe Most Worshipful King David Grand Lodge