MWPHGLMD THE LIGHT
R.W. KEVIN L. BARNEY, DEPUTY GRAND MASTER To my Bothers, I am humbled and proud to serve as your Deputy Grand Master. I offer my most sincere thank you for your dedication and determination that you have shown in these challenging times. We are all frustrated with the change of lifestyles due to the COVID-19 Pandemic, particularly with the Delta and Omicron variants of the COVID-19 virus now progressing. I know that many of you have a fervent desire to return to your Lodges.
opportunity to stop and reflected on who we are as Master Masons and how we conduct business. History will judge how well we have used this opportunity. My Brothers, the level of enthusiasm amongst the craft is very high to return to our “labor.” It is my hope that in the days to come, we maintain that enthusiasm with
Like Martin Luther King, I too have a dream. I dream of a fraternity that has members so inspired as to make Lodge meetings a priority, they would never be inclined to demit. I dream of a fraternity that cultivates and improves the minds of its members, which would encourage more free-thinking men to seek admission. I dream of a fraternity that does such a tremendous good for its communities and the people that live in them that the Most Worshipful Prince Hall Grand Lodge of Maryland and its Jurisdictions becomes that beacon of light on the hill for all to see and emulate.
These past two years have created challenges that none of us could have predicated or expected. However, we still have a ways to go until we come back to some sense of normalcy. In the meantime, we need to continue following the direction of the Grand Master and his COVID-19 Reintegration Plan. Trying to decide the contents of this address has not been easy. I had hoped to give you some insight into my Masonic philosophy and the direction I think we should be going. However, with the ground constantly shifting under our feet, particularly over the last 24 months, it has been difficult to say the least. We must look at and consider the positives that have come forward as a result of dealing with this pandemic. For one, we have become increasingly aware of the importance of maintaining contact with one another. As a result, we have instituted an innovated path of communication. We are now meeting virtually not only conduct the business of the lodges, but, at the very least, to put eyes on one another. This pandemic has given us an 8
for fame but greatness, because greatness is determined by service. Everyone can be great because everyone can serve.” Prince Hall Freemasonry has given me much – far more than I have given in return. Masonry has helped guide me in my life’s choices and has given me a strong desire to serve, not only my brothers and sisters, but the community in which I live.
GENERAL THANKS
respect to moving forward and accepting the proposals of the long and short term goals of the Grand Lodge Strategic Plan. This Strategic Plan will aid and expand our programs to improve the public perception of this institution and ultimately assist in improving the experience for of all of its members. Martin Luther King was noted saying, “Everyone has the power for greatness, not
To the Most Worshipful Grand Master Noel C. Osborne Sr., I would like to express my most sincere and personal thanks for your dedication to this craft and your confidence in me. I am sure I speak for the entire Jurisdiction in extending to you, and Sister Adele, our hopes and prayers for a successful administration. I personally wish and we humbly pray that your future will be marked with Peace, Love and Good Health. I look forward to working with you over the next three years. Thank You, to those of you who have so
