RW Willie. S. Godfrey
Masonic Education Committee
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ecruitment of membership is a pillar in many organizations as it relates to longevity and forward progression. The Mighty Men of Federal Lodge No. 9 have partnered with the Lovely Ladies of Trinity Chapter No. 5 to cultivate a joint pilot recruitment program at Coppin State University. Under the approval of the Grand Master Noel C. Osborne, Sr., Grand Worthy Matron Sister Carmen Kearney, and Grand Worthy Patron Paul Kearney, Jr., students at Coppin State University (CSU) will have the ability to be introduced to Freemasonry and the OES-PHA. The recruitment efforts will be conducted under the name of RW Willie S. Godfrey Masonic Education committee in honor and respect of the 15 years he served Federal Lodge No. 9 as Worshipful Master. CSU has invited our lodge and sister chapter to participate in their new student orientation programs where we have the opportunity to interact with the incoming students after their planned days of college preparation with the University. Our organization is ever so grateful for Bro. Roger Avery for coordinating refreshments for the table, and Ms. Sandra Green as the Student Activities Director at CSU to make this possible. The university requires organizations to conduct an informational meeting where students can have an opportunity to express interest in joining. The first informational for the recruitment initiative will be conducted on 13 September 2023 under the title “2B1ASK1 Opportunity.” The students appear to be eager to learn more about the organization where RSVPs have started to be received daily.■
38 The Most Worshipful Prince Hall Grand Lodge of Maryland - THE LIGHT - November 2023
