King David Grand Lodge & Queen of Sheba Grand Chapter
Joint Board Meeting Minutes
Call to Order
The third 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 January 13, 2019 at the King David Grand Lodge in Los Angeles, CA. It began at 3:10pm and was presided over by The Most Worshipful Grand Master, John V. Phillips 33°. Prayer was offered up by GM Phillips as we officially began.
Attendees
Members in attendance included:
Each Lodge and Chapter had the required representation in attendance with the exception of Annacai Chapter.
1. Hon. John V Phillips, 33°, M∴W∴ Grand Master
2. Ill. Ruben Salazar, 32° R∴W∴ Deputy Grand Master
3. Ill. Edgar Young, 32° R∴W∴ Grand SW
4. Ill. Elton Cooper, 32° R∴W∴ Grand Sec
5. Ill. Christopher Aaron, 33° – W.M. Moses Lodge #4
6. Ill. Carl Todd, 32° – Moses Lodge #4
7. Bro. Earl Hollinshed – W.M. Elite Lodge #5
8. Bro. Clifford H Anderson – Elite Lodge #5
9. Bro. Loren Bernard – Seth Lodge #1
10. Sis. Ann Phillips – W.M. Sisters of Love Chapter #25
11. Sis Alescia Andrews – A.W.M Sisters of Love Chapter #25
12. Sis Beverly Baker – W.M. Queen Electa #1
13. Sis Marsha Treadwell – Queen Electa #1
14. Sis, Tymeshia Randolf – Queen Electa #1
15. Sis Calieal Jones-Penn – Queen Electa #1
Approval of Minutes
Minutes were read and was properly moved and seconded by to be adopted as read with necessary corrections.
Grand Masters Address
GM gave well wishes as we entered the New Year. We did grow and we are continuing to grow, and gratitude was expressed for all who continue in this Masonic journey as the head cannot do it without the body and vice-versa. With that, the importance of accountability is prioritized more. Consistency and proficiency also needs to be practiced as we do more things to be seen in a positive aspect to continue to grow.
Quote “They See Us, They want to be Us”
Order of The Day:
1 Lodge Repairs
2 Keys to New Tenant
3 Bathroom Remodeling
4 Subordinate Meetings
5 Red Book
Officers’ Reports
We were blessed to add A subordinate Lodge (Ellite Lodge#5) and Chapter (Queen Electa #1) to King David GL and Queen of Sheba GC. Applications were accepted and installed January 7th, 2019
Other Reports and Presentations
· Dues reports were received by
King of Tyre #3
Seth Lodge #1
Sisters of Love #25
Queen Electa #1
Moses Lodge #4 nor Son’s of Royal # 2 had reports presented, each W.M. was thus fined $50 per the by-law #51 Grand Lodge Penalty
Announcements and Discussions
· Lodge Repairs. A whole house fan was purchased for the upcoming summer season. Cost was under $1000. Controls Setup to prevent utility waste will be tasked by R∴W∴ GT Ill. Egans, 32°, R∴W∴ Dep GM Salazar, 32° in coordination with R∴W∴ GSW Young, 32°. We also received trash complaints, moving forward we will remove any trash from our events.
· New Tenant Keys. MW MT Zion/Daughters of Zion under GM Tillman became new tenant of the temple under which a 2 month probation period will be implemented before keys will be given. Until then W.M. Hollinshed and R.WBro Young volunteered to open the lodge 2nd and 4th Saturdays. In April we will revisit key possession with the question of requiring an assessment fee.
· Bathroom Remodeling. Light remodeling has been started by our tenants (filling the gaps of baseboards) in what the amount of $150 rent (under no objection from jurisdiction) will be deducted until payment of repairs is met. All improvement will be ran by GM of course
· Subordinate Meetings. GM Phillips is requiring each Worshipful Master and Worthy Matron to turn in a monthly report of agenda for each meeting (3 min since we at least meet once a month)
· Red Book GM Phillips established a Red Book which will keep any members delinquent of dues or fines. From this suspensions and Withdrawals will be made to those in the rear.
To Date:
St John’s Day Fine- Ill. Raymond James,32°; Ill. Trevar Egans, 32°; Ill. Reginald Taylor,32°; Ill. Chad Martz, 32°; Ill. Christian Crandle, 32°; and Bro. Loren Bernard.
Pending Suspension- Raymond James Suspension Letter will be drafted as appointed by GM Phillips 33°
· Grand Session Cruise Video was shown to Jurisdiction displaying fun and fellowship we had. Full payment for upcoming Grand Session is due April 22 for the traveling dates of June21-23 upon Carnival Inspiration. Those requires unable to attend please plan to pay fine accordingly. Those who are last minute please reach John Phillips of Seth Lodge Planning as of Jan 28 there were 19 rooms on hold with a cutoff date with a financial penalty.
· Sis Randolph announced her expertise in photography and Event promotions. She will be assisting the Grand Lodge Secretary Ill. Elton Cooper, 32° in creating flyers & invitations for future events as well as being an on-site photographer in which we can update our website. Sis Randolph has a studio and welcomes any business opportunities such as modeling, couples, prom, and family pictures to excel her craft.
· Supreme Board Meeting will be held in Las Vegas, NV July 18-21 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. LET’S PERFORM WHAT WE PORPOSE TO DO!
Main Motions
No Motions Made
Adjournment
4:36pm Prayer was offered and we Adjourned until next Joint Board Meeting April 14, 2019
Humbly Submitted,
Ill Elton Cooper, 32°
Right Worshipful Grand Lodge Secretary
under the Authority of the Most Worshipful Grand Master,
Hon. John V. Phillips, 33°
Date of Approval:
The Most Worshipful King David Grand Lodge