Greetings, Brothers,

We’re excited to invite you to our annual Chicken Dinner, held at the Lodge Hall on Thursday, November 7th, at 7 PM. For our newer brothers, this event is a special opportunity for those interested in serving in one of the elected offices to share their vision and for all of us to ask questions and offer support.

We call it our Chicken Dinner because we come together to enjoy some delicious fried and baked chicken, sides, and fellowship. It’s a chance to relax, break bread with one another, and plan the future of our Lodge.

This isn’t a formal or tiled meeting, so feel free to come as you are. All we ask is that you bring an open mind, an attentive ear, and of course, Brotherly Love.

Please let me know if you’d like to bring a dish to complement the meal. We’ll need sides, drinks, and if someone’s feeling generous, dessert to round things out!

During this meeting, we will focus exclusively on discussing the open elected seats for our upcoming December election.

Introduction:

Of all the brothers present 

Meeting Guidelines:

1. Discussion Topics

• Only the open elected seats for December will be discussed. These seats are:

• Worshipful Master

• Senior Warden

• Junior Warden

• Secretary

• Treasurer

• Three Year Trustee

2. Candidate Statements

• Each Brother interested in running for one of these open seats will be given (3) three minutes to state his intentions and present his case for why he should hold that position.

3. Questions for Candidates

• Each Brother may ask one question directed toward a candidate, limited to (1) one minute per question.

• This format ensures that all Brothers who wish to ask questions can do so, respecting everyone’s time.

4. Time Management

• To maintain a timely and efficient meeting, we aim to keep the discussion to no more than two hours.

This structure is designed to ensure a respectful, organized meeting and to allow all candidates and Brothers a fair opportunity to share their thoughts within a focused timeframe.

Brothers,

The season of giving is upon us, and we have a special opportunity to make a meaningful impact this Thanksgiving. Tribe Recovery has graciously offered to provide all the turkeys for our community outreach, but we need your helping hands to bring this event to life! Let’s unite to serve our community and make this Thanksgiving memorable for those in need.

Here’s how you can get involved:

1. Turkey Preparation
We need volunteers to cook the turkeys between November 21st and November 22nd. Once cooked, the turkeys must be deboned and returned to Tribe Recovery by November 23rd. Your kitchen could be the starting point of a warm, comforting meal for someone who needs it!

2. Flyer Distribution
Please help us spread the word! From November 21st to November 23rd, volunteers are needed to distribute flyers around the neighboring area of the Aid Center and Tribe Recovery Homes. A simple act of handing out flyers could be the difference between someone having a Thanksgiving meal this year.

3. Event Day Volunteers
On Saturday, November 23rd, 2024, the big day arrives! We need a strong team of volunteers to help pass out meals and bring joy to the community. This is where the magic happens, and your presence will make all the difference.

How to Get Involved

Please reply to this message or contact one of the committee members below to confirm your availability. Whether you can cook, distribute flyers, or assist on event day, every effort counts and brings us closer to our goal of a successful outreach!

Let’s show the true spirit of service, and together, we can make this event a great success. Your time and effort will help brighten someone’s Thanksgiving, and we are truly grateful for your participation.

Committee Contacts:

• HPM Kenneth D Thompson
  kennethdthompson@hotmail.com
  720-838-5021
• Brother Micheal Osler
  six607@gmail.com
  720-275-9803
• Brother Dewayne Briscoe
  thegeneraldkb@gmail.com
  720-317-3556
• Director of Operations Hanohn Al-Abduljalil
  nohnie@triberecoveryhomes.com
  720-712-7313

We look forward to hearing from you! Let’s make this Thanksgiving unforgettable for our community.

Fraternally,
The Thanksgiving Outreach Committee

Together, we can make a difference!

Most Worshipful Prince Hall Grand Lodge Of Colorado, F. & A.M. 

Fundraiser:

We have tickets for the Prince Cool Jazz fundraiser, which will take place on Thursday, September 12th, from 7:00 PM to 11:00 PM. Tickets are $40 each. This great opportunity to enjoy a wonderful evening while supporting the Grand Lodge.

Brothers,

Please join me in welcoming the newest members to our Lodge: 

Bro. Anthony Simon, Bro. Abraham Kofi Agbosu, Bro. Jesse E. Andrews and Bro. Kwabena Afreh Sarpong, Bro. Frederick Perry Tineneborh Addae. 

We are excited to have them join our brotherhood. Raised as part of the MWPGM Terence Jackson Grand Master Class of 2024.

Backpacks:

During the recent Grand Lodge session, our Lodge received around 50 backpacks. If you know of any school-age children who still need a backpack for the upcoming school year, please don't hesitate to contact me.

GL Fundraiser:

We have tickets for the Prince Cool Jazz fundraiser, which will take place on Thursday, September 12th, from 7:00 PM to 11:00 PM. Tickets are $40 each. This great opportunity to enjoy a wonderful evening while supporting the Grand Lodge.

Urgent!!!!

Greeting Brothers,

We need to get a headcount of who can attend the opening of the Grand Session on Monday. Please let me or the Worshipful Master know if you’ll be there by responding to this email or by texting or calling either of us.

Please respond as soon as possible.

P.S. Please bring all your Jewels and Aprons to the hotel or give them to a brother who will be attending.

Thank you.

Fraternally,

PM Jerry Bowen

Brothers,

Here's a list of resources to assist you on your Masonic journey. You'll also find a link to Grandview, our member portal. This site will help you stay informed about Lodge activities and ensure your personal information is current.

Additionally, you'll notice a balance listed for the degree work that has been conferred. While it doesn't need to be paid in full immediately, please submit the amount to the Lodge when possible.

I also added our Lodge By-Laws

If you have any questions, don't hesitate to contact the brother who referred you to the Lodge, the Senior Deacon, Bro. Emmanuel Akosa, or me.

Grandview

Lodge Bylaws 

By-Laws Jan 26 2023.pdf

1. Robert's Rules of Order: The Masonic Edition

2.  Masonic Ritual (RIT) 

3. Parliamentary Way of Making Motions  Parliamentary.pdf

4. Robert's Rules of Order Basics  roberts.rules.basics.pdf

PowerPoints are also available on GrandView under My Portal/ Resources / Master Mason / Workshop Training Documentation. Click on the slides to open them.

Welcome to the Lodge 

Fraternally,  

Bro. Jerry Bowen PM

Secretary 

Brothers,

It's time to Mount Up! The Grand Session starts on Saturday, and we must ensure a strong showing. Here are the key tasks and times we need volunteers for:

Thursday Afternoon:

• We need volunteers to move our paraphernalia and the Grand Lodge equipment to the the  and then over to the hotel, starting around 1 PM.
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Cookout (Saturday):

• We need volunteers for setup and breakdown. Please arrive between 8 AM and 9 AM. The cookout starts at noon and goes until 4 PM.
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Hospitality Suite (Saturday Evening):

• Volunteers are needed to help set up at 5 p.m. The hospitality suite opens at 7 p.m. We will need servers to serve the food. 
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Congratulations to the White Party Committee for another successful event!

Scholarship Awardee

Mr. Jordan Johnson 

We still have T-shirts available for just $10.

I need to reiterate: we need bodies, brothers. Let's Mount Up and show out like we did at the White Party. We really need workers for these events. 

We encourage everyone to come out, partake, and have a good time with good food and good drinks, especially brothers who have not experienced Grand Lodge before; you'll meet many great brothers from around the jurisdiction. 

Please, Please, Please 

Please let PM Ware (720) 363-3861 or PM Jerry Bowen (303) 249-2452 know when and for what you can volunteer. 

Brothers,

You will find the minutes from our last meeting on July 25 attached.

Lodge Minutes_072524.pdf

Updates:

Breast Cancer Awareness Event:
Brother Osler and Brother Briscoe's breast cancer awareness event on July 27 was a huge success. They partnered with Denver Health and many other organizations to raise awareness about the importance of breast cancer screening within the community. Kudos to both of them for their efforts! We look forward to the event next year.

Bro. Dwayne Brisco



Bro. Michael Osler (6'7")

Upcoming Events:

1. Sixth Annual White Party:
   A reminder that this Saturday, August 3, we have our sixth annual White Party.

2. David L. Holliman Scholarship Award:
   We are pleased to announce that the David L. Holliman scholarship has been awarded to Mr. Jordan Johnson. He plans to attend Metro State University in the fall as part of a special program for African American men pursuing careers in teaching. We wish him much success in his academic journey.

3. 148th Grand Lodge Session:
   Our Lodge will host this year’s 148th Grand Lodge session during the second week of August. We encourage everyone who can attend to join us. Key events include:

   • Cookout at Cook Park: Saturday, August 10, starting around noon.
   • Hospitality Suites: Saturday, August 10, starting at 7 PM at the Courtyard at 1475 S. Colorado Boulevard.
   • Lodge of Sorrows: Sunday, August 11, at the hotel.
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We would like to see everyone come out and meet, and we are looking for volunteers to help with both the cookout and the hospitality suite.

Fraternally,

PM Jerry D. Bowen

Mount Evans Lodge No. 7

Secretary

mountevans7@gmail.com