On Saturday, December 20, 2008, Nine Entered Apprentices from Hiram Lodge #14, Universal Lodge #65 and Olive Branch Lodge #94 were passed to the degree of Fellowcraft by the MWPHGL Degree Team. All work was performed in excellent ritualistic fashion under the lights of Olive Branch Lodge #94 by the direction of Right Worshipful Brother Dwayne Smith, Grand Lecturer. The Degree Team was as follows:

• Worshipful Master: Past Master Sheldon Moore, #98
• Senior Warden: Past Master Michael Only, #153
• Junior Warden: Past Master Daryl Andrews, #91
• Senior Deacon: Right Worshipful Brother Dwayne Smith, #133

Special thanks are due to Past Master Tony Stafford, #154 and the Junior Deacon of Doric Lodge #77 and all Worshipful Masters, Past Masters and brothers in attendance.

Congratulations to our newly passed brethren!!!
A New Lodge in Town – Eternal Light #156

On Saturday, October 4, 2008, Eternal Light Lodge U.D. became Eternal Light Lodge #156, a subordinate Lodge of the Most Worshipful Prince Hall Grand Lodge of Illinois.

Congratulations!!!

AEAONMS Imperial Potentate – Son of Illinois

At the Annual Session of the Ancient Egyptian Arabic Order Nobles of the Mystic Shrine Noble Oliver Washington of Shawall Temple of Waukegan was elected Imperial Potentate of Prince Hall Shriners over North and South America.