King David Grand Lodge & Queen of Sheba Grand Chapter
Joint Board Meeting Minutes
Call to Order
The second 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 October 21, 2018 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° Grand Master Phillips opening remarks expressed discouragement and disappointment at the lack of timely responses, lack of punctuality, and lack of interest being displayed by many in the Jurisdiction.
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
- WM Sis. Ann Phillips – Sister of Love
- M Sis. Alicia Turner – Sisters of Love
- WM Pat Berry – Annicca
Approval of Minutes
Minutes were read by GM Phillips, and was properly moved by WM. Christopher Aaron, 33°and seconded by RW GSW Edgar Young, 32° that the minutes be adopted as read with necessary corrections. Motion Carried
Order of The Day:
- Fish Fry Recap
- Whole House Fan
- Roof payment update
- Grand Session Update
- Baseball Shirt
- Wi-Fi
- Camping Trip
- Supreme Board Meeting
- John’s Day
- Keys
- 501 C Package
- The Fish fry generated a gross total of $750, after receipts, the GL netted $575. It was decided that for the next Fish Fry (March 17, 209) each Worshipful Master will be present from 9-5pm and will be responsible for the instructions to their craft. Sister of Love will be responsible for preparing and packaging the bread and cake prior to 9:00 A.M. Each WM will provide a report of how many dinners each member sold.
- The Grand Master purchased a whole house fan and asked would the members of King David Grand Lodge assist with paying for it. M. Aaron, 33° donated $50, the WM agreed to make the announcement in their respective meetings and if willing would bring the funds at our next board meeting.
- Grand Session is scheduled for June 21-24 aboard Carnival Cruise line, deposit deadlines are January 1, 2019
- The GM asked would the jurisdiction be interested in getting wi-fi for the temple. The majority of the jurisdiction present did not seem to be in favor of this idea.
- M Phillips of Sisters of love did not have the information for a possible camp site for future Grand Session, but has assured she will have the information at our 3rd quarterly communication.
- Supreme Board Meeting will be held in Las Vegas, Nv July 18 – July 21. Standard Rooms are: $54.02 Thu & $120.04 Fri/Sat; Suites are $122.00 Thur & $178 54 Fri/Sat. 2 room suite are $142.48 Thu & $206.79 Fri/Sat. The Grand Master has asked a personal favor for all members of High Degrees to please attend.
- John’s Day is December 9, 2018 at Greater New Zion MBC. W.M. Aaron has been asked to serve as MC. Each WM is to collect $20 offering from their subordinates and anyone not in attendance will be fined $25 in addition to the $20 offering
- We have a new tenants and potentially new members, it was agreed that now keys will be given until a minimum 6 month evalualtion period has passed.
- The Grand Master asked and was granted permission to obtain a 501 C designation. The initial Cost is $275 filing fee and $75 preparation fee. The Grand Master was authorized to use personal funds and obtain reimbursement when the Jurisdiction Account has adequate funds.
Officers’ Reports
None Presented
Other Reports and Presentations
- Dues reports were received by all subordinate bodies except Moses Lodge #4. The Grand Master informed the W.M. that a letter will be sent and response required. He also informed W.M. Aaron that a $50 late fee is now levied.
Announcements and Discussions
- Our Next Quarterly Fish Fry will be held on March 17, 2019. 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 down payment is due by Jan 1, 2019 dates are June21-23;
- 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 offered by WM Aaron at ~4:30pm and the GM declared the meeting adjourned until January 13, 2019
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 Approval The Most Worshipful King David Grand Lodge
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