2021 JOHN G. JONES GRAND SESSION
Fri, Jul 09
|EMBASSY SUITES
Looking forward to welcome and fellowship with all our Masonic families!
Time & Location
Jul 09, 2021, 7:50 AM – Jul 11, 2021, 1:50 AM
EMBASSY SUITES, 4914 Constitution Ave, Baton Rouge, LA 70808, USA
About the event
Proclamation
Annual Grand Session
July 09, 2021 – July 11, 2021
Baton Rouge, Louisiana
1st Corinthians 16:14
“Let All That You Do Be Done with Love.”
Greetings! Salutations in the name of The Grand Architect of the Universe
To the Grand Officers, Worshipful Masters, Worthy Matrons, and members holding allegiance to The Most Worshipful John G. Jones Grand Lodge Ancient Free & Accepted Masons of Louisiana, Queen Moremi Grand Chapter of Louisiana, Order of the Eastern Star, and all Grand Lodges and Chapters family and friends.
WHEREAS, the bylaws statues of The Most Worshipful John G. Jones Grand Lodge Ancient Free & Accepted Masons of Louisiana, Article 16 provides that this Grand Lodge shall meet in its regular Annual Session; in the City of Lafayette, LA, each year, or in any other city in Louisiana. The Grand Master shall have the power to change the time and place of meeting of the Grand Lodge, in case of development of conditions not known at the time or regular appointment. A fifteen (15) days’ notice shall be given to all Lodges throughout the jurisdiction of the change. Please be advised that Registration is MANDATORY for all members, regardless of attendance.
BE IT THEREFORE KNOWN, pursuant to the masonic laws, I, Most Worshipful Olugbenga J. Shomade, 33rd, Grand Master do summon all Grand Lodge Officers Past and Present, all Worshipful Masters, Past Masters, Senior Wardens, Junior Wardens, All Brothers of the Craft, and all members with Auxiliary Degrees in good standing with Most Worshipful John G. Jones Grand Lodge Ancient Free and Accepted Masons of Louisiana are to assemble with this Grand Body at our Annual Session on July 23, 2021 through July 25, 2021. This will be held at the EMBASSY SUITES Hotel, located at 4914 Constitution Ave, Baton Rouge, LA 70808. All aforementioned members are to be present in full Masonic and Auxiliary Degree attire.
BE IT THEREFORE KNOWN, that the Grand Worthy Matron, along with all Worthy Matrons, Worthy Patrons, Associate Matrons, Associate Patrons, Conductresses, and Associate Conductresses, All Sisters of the Order, and all members with Auxiliary Degrees in good standing with Queen Moremi Grand Chapter of Louisiana, Order of the Eastern Star are to assemble with this Grand Body at our Annual Session on July 09, 2021 through July 11, 2021. This will be held at the EMBASSY SUITES Hotel, located at 4914 Constitution Ave, Baton Rouge, LA 70808. All aforementioned members are to be present in full OES, and Auxiliary Degree attire.
All visiting Grand Masters & Grand Matrons need not to Registered.
REGALIA:
Brothers of the Craft must dressed in Black suit, White shirt, Black bowtie, White Gloves, White apron trimmed in Blue and Black shoes. Grand Officers should wear the Regalia of their office and Worshipful Master should wear the Regalia of their office.
Sisters of the Order, All White (Fezzes, Sash, Gloves)
BE IT THEREFORE KNOWN, the order of events is as followed:
FRIDAY, JULY 09, 2021
Registration/Check-in
8:00 AM – 9:00 AM
&
4:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Opening of The Most of Worshipful John G Jones Grand Lodge
2021 Annual Grand Session
Joint Meeting
Reading of Minutes
10:00 – 11:30 AM
Labor to Refreshment
11:30 PM – 1:00 PM
AUXILIARY DEGREE
Joppa Lodge of Perfection
1:00 PM – 2:00 PM
Imhotep Royal Arch
2:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Mt. Moriah Knights Templar
3:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Mid – Break
4:00PM – 4:30PM
O.J. Shomade Grand Consistory
4:30 PM – 5:30 PM
Fez Nobles of the Mystic Shrine
5:30PM – 6:30 PM
O.E.S
Lunch
11:30 AM – 1:00 PM
Queen Moremi Grand Chapter
1:00 PM – 2:00 PM
Queen of the South
2:00 PM – 3:00 PM
PARTY in DA BOOT
8:00 PM – 12:00 AM
$10 admission Fee
Dress Code: John G. Jones T-Shirt, Blue Jeans, & White Shoes
SATURDAY, JULY 10, 2021
Registration 7:30 AM – 8:45 AM
Grand Session Joint Meeting
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Labor to Refreshment
11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Split Session
1:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Other Activities
3:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Grand Master’s Banquet
7:30 PM – 10:00PM
After Party Hour
Masons & Stars
10:00PM – 1:00AM
Dress Code: >>>>>>>>>>> - Formal
Color: Black & Yellow-Gold
SUNDAY, JULY 11, 2021
Travel & Check Out
BE IT THEREFORE KNOWN that the registration cost for this event is $80.00 and is MANDATORY for all members. All checks, drafts, and money orders must be made payable to Most Worshipful John G Jones Grand Lodge. All payments and registration forms must be submitted in person or mailed to P. O. Box 93734, Lafayette, LA 70509
All Members must register NO LATER THAN June 01, 2021.
For Registration
Please, Register Online at https://www.johngjonesgl.org/event Follow the Register now link and make payment for Registration on DONATE
OR
Contact the Grand Lodge Secretary:
RW Brandon Neville 3375811952
Registration Start March 20, 2021
Deadline for Registration is July 01, 2021
Additional Banquet Tickets can be purchased for guests at a cost of $35.00 per ticket.
Hotel Accommodation Information
Hotel Reservations: For reservation contact:
EMBASSY SUITES Hotel,
4914 Constitution Ave, Baton Rouge, LA 70808.
225-924-6566
CODE NAME: JOHN G JONES GRAND LODGE
Room Rates: $119.00 includes free breakfast and an evening breverages
All members who are financial with both their subordinate Lodge, Chapter and the Grand Lodge are entitled to attend and witness the proceedings. All members must register through their Lodge/Chapter, whether attending or not. Please follow all guidelines presented in said proclamation.
According to bylaws statues of The Most Worshipful John G Jones Grand Lodge Ancient Free & Accepted Masons of Louisiana, Article 74, Section I, It is very paramount that members attends the Annual Grand Session, Those Lodges/Chapters not in compliance shall be fined. As always govern yourselves accordingly.
We are more than grateful to you for having the confidence in us to serve you, and we humbly pledge ourselves to continue devoting our services and efforts to fulfill the duties and our obligations to this Grand Old Order. With help and support, we will continue to move forward in doing great things.
We are preparing for a great Grand Session for our jurisdiction this year. Fraternal Brothers and Sisters are coming throughout the State for this joyful occasion. In addition, Brothers and Sisters across the USA will be in attendance. This Grand Body welcomes them, your family, and other distinguished guest.
BE IT THEREFORE KNOWN, This Proclamation is to be read in its entirety in every meeting until the date of the Annual Session without exception.
Done under my hand and the Great Seal of Most Worshipful John G Jones Grand Lodge of Louisiana, to affix hereto,
this 15th day of March 2021.
Fraternally Submitted,
RW Bradon Neville M.W Olugbenga J. Shomade 33rd
Grand Secretary M.W Grand Master