The 2024 2nd National Steppers Ball Weekend

2024 Planning and Programming

This event is sponsored by Into The Light International Inc. of which brother Sheldon Brown is CEO. This organization is a 501©3 non-profit dedicated to uplifting the African American community in Prince George’s county and the surrounding counties. The Steppers Ball Weekend is a fundraiser to raise funds to initiate our “Essential Needs” project which will be to donate goods to needy residents of our community. We ask that all the brothers in the Maryland Prince Hall community support this effort by purchasing/ attending this event. Thank you.■

On August 30, 2023, Grand Master Noel C. Osborne Sr., of the Most Worshipful Prince Hall Grand Lodge of Maryland, exercising his prerogative as the Most Worshipful Grand Master to make a mason on site, ordered a special induction ceremony for Mr. Lonnie Chesson Spruill Jr., a founder of Iota Phi Theta Fraternity Inc. Mr. Spruill is also the sole living founder of a Divine Nine (Black Greek Letter) organization. Brother Spruill is now a member of William F. Taylor Lodge #57.

The degree team for this ceremony, operating under the auspices of the Offices of the Grand Lecturer, Right Worshipful Daryl Jefferson, consisted of Past Grand Masters Kenneth Cloud (Grand Lecturer Emeritus), Christopher Mack (Prior Chief of Staff, Office of the Grand Lecturer), and Maurice M. Wood Jr. (Deputy Grand Lecturer Emeritus), along Right Worshipfuls Roosevelt Jordan Jr (Regional Grand Lecturer Emeritus), Alvin M. Parks (Assistant Regional Deputy Grand Master), and Leroy Smith (Past Assistant Grand Lecturer), with assistance by Right Worshipfuls Kevin D. Sanders (Regional Deputy Grand Master) and Ronald Dodson (Past Assistant Grand Chaplin).

LET US ALL JOIN IN WELCOMING

Brother Lonnie

CHESSON SPRUILL JR.

Iota Phi Theta was founded on September 19, 1963 by twelve students at Morgan State College (now Morgan State University). Its purpose was the development and perpetuation of Scholarship, Leadership, Citizenship, Fidelity and Brotherhood among men. The fraternity has since grown to over 300 chapters, and has initiated over fifty thousand members.

Let us all join in welcoming Brother Lonnie Chesson Spruill Jr. to our number and fellowship.■

HANNIBAL LODGE No. 8, P.H.A.

1307 EUTAW PLACE - BALTIMORE, MARYLAND 21217

Rory L. Fisher Tyjuan Toney

Worshipful Master Secretary

August 18, 2023

To The Honorable Noel C. Osborne Sr., Most Worshipful Grand Master, Elected and Appointed Oﬃcers.

On Thursday, August 17, 2023, the Elected Oﬃcers and Members of Hannibal Lodge #8 Cordially Invited Members of the Maryland Jurisdiction to attend their August monthly meeting.

During this meeting the Brother of Hannibal Lodge #8 invited RW Seymour Chambers – Grand Historian and Member of St. James Lodge #2 to present a Historic Lecture entitled: The Inﬂuence of Ancient Kemit on the Development of the Signs and Symbols of Ancient Craft Masonry.

In attendance during this Historic evening were 5 Worship Masters and Members of their respective Lodges. Present were;

● Worshipful Master – Brian Hense – Enterprise Lodge #3

● Worshipful Master Brandon Edney – Prince Hall Lodge #38

● Worshipful Master Eric Colson – William F. Taylor Lodge #57

● Worshipful Master Brent Jones – E.W.S. Peck Lodge #82

● Worshipful Master Eric Chisolm – William T Wallace Lodge #134

Special Thanks to ALL The Brothers of Hannibal Lodge #8 for hosting an Outstanding Event.

Fraternally

Rory L. Fisher

WM Rory L. Fisher Hannibal Lodge #8

HANNIBAL LODGE No. 8, P.H.A.

1307 EUTAW PLACE - BALTIMORE, MARYLAND 21217

Rory L. Fisher Tyjuan Toney Worshipful Master Secretary

August 20, 2023

To The Honorable Noel C. Osborne Sr., Most Worshipful Grand Master, Elected and Appointed Oﬃcers.

On Saturday, August 19, 2023, Members of Hannibal Lodge #8 participated in a Community Service Partnership event that gave away Food, Clothing and Personal Hygiene items to individual that are less fortunate

The Brothers of Hannibal has committed to serving in the Communities that we reside in on the 1st & 3rd Saturday’s of each month.

Our Fall Programs will consist of Feeding the Homeless, Thanksgiving Turkey Basket giveaway (Target Goal 25 Baskets) an Adopting a Family during the Christmas Holiday Present during this event were:

● Senior Warden – Dominque (Dom) Garrison

● Junior Warden – Anthony (Tony) Leonard

● Junior Deacon – Theodore (Teddy) Bond Jr.

● Senior Steward – Nathaniel (Nate) Carter

● Junior Steward – Larry (Coach) Stevenson

● Bro. Montrel (Trel) Edney

Thank You to the Brothers of Hannibal Lodge #8 for their Service

Fraternally

Rory L. Fisher

WM Rory L. Fisher

Hannibal Lodge #8

On Tuesday, August 1, 2023, the Lodges of The Fourth Masonic District and Columbine #46, Myra Grand Chapter, Order of the Eastern Star participated in National Night Out events in Oxon Hill, Fairmount Heights, Hyattsville, and Bowie, MD.

The Brothers of King Solomon #7 participated in the event at Hillcrest Heights Community Center in Oxon Hill, MD. They handed out refreshments to those in attendance and distributed Grand Lodge pamphlets to help bring awareness to what we do as an organization.

The Brothers of Fairmount #92/ Brothers and Sisters of Columbine #46 participated in the event at Fairmount Heights Municipal Building. They engaged with the City of Fairmount Heights leadership and supported with activities for the event.

The Brothers of Shelton D. Redden #139 participated in the event at Driskell Park in Hyattsville, MD. They assisted the Hyattsville Police Department and Abundant Life Bible Church with signing children up for the church’s child identification program.

The Brothers of Charles H. Wesley #147 participated in the event at Allen Pond in Bowie, MD. They supported the Bowie Police Department and the City of Bowie leadership in efforts to engage with the community and bring awareness to Maryland Prince Hall Masonry.

It is always a pleasure to serve the community in our respective cities within Prince George’s County, MD. National Night Out is a great opportunity for us to engage with the community, assist different organizations within our respective cities with a variety of activities, all while continuing to shine our Light as Maryland Prince Hall Masons and Eastern Stars. Thanks you to all that participated in this event! Let’s all continue our efforts in creating a lasting positive impact on our communities!■