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RW G. Michael Tydus District Deputy Grand Master - 7th District The Reverend G. Michael Tydus, 33rd is an ordained elder in the African Methodist Episcopal Zion Church. His ministry has spanned over four decades, and he has pastored three churches. At present, he serves the William Jacob Walls Memorial AME Zion Church in Buffalo, New York. Brother Tydus is an educator. He has been in the field of education for thirty years. He has taught both History and English. He started his teaching career in the Boston Public School system. At present, he works for the Buffalo Public School system, where he started out teaching high school English, and now as an Assistant Principal. He was raised a Master Mason in Paramount Lodge No. 73. He severed four terms as Worshipful Master. He is a Past Thrice Potent Master, Past Most Wise and Perfect Master, and Past Commander-in-Chief of Bison Consistory #29. He is a Past High Priest of Companion Chapter #35. He is member of the Royal and Select Master in Alton J. Bennett Council #25. In 2004, he was elevated to the thirty-third and last degree of masonry. He served in the United States Air Forces Reserve as a Chaplain for twenty-four years. He retired at the rank of Lieutenant Colonel. During his career, he received several awards and commendations. He earned his Bachelor of Arts degree in History and English from McKendree College. He attended Boston University School of Theology and earned a Master of Theology degree. He earned a second masters degree from the State University of New York at Buffalo in the area of Educational Administration, where he has also done advance studies in Educational Administration. He is a Life Member of Kappa Alpha Psi, Fraternity, Inc where he has served on the local, regional, and national level. Among his several activities, he works diligently to get students in to college. |
RW William Austin, Sr. District Deputy Grand Master - 3rd District R.W. William Austin Was born in Edna Alabama 1942, graduated Indian Spring High School in 1961. R.W. Austin moved to Peekskill New York September 1962, where he was employed by veteran administration hospital Montrose, New York, he work for city of Peekskill D.P.W. for twenty five years where retired in 2002, is now working for the Croton Harmon School District as a bus driver, He is a member of Park Street A.M.E. Zion Church in Peekskill,l New York where he is Chairman of Trustee Broad. His Masonic affiliations are, Corinthian Lodge No. 44 in April 1972 where he became the Worshipful Master in 1977. member of Three Square Chapter No. 23 Holy Royal Arch Mason in 1975 in Yonkers New York, Pentecost Consistory No. 98 A.A.S.R. in MT. Vernon New York , R.W. Austin joins Elejmal Temple No.185 in August 1975 AEOANMS and served as the Iillustrious Potentate in 1994 again in 2008 as Worshipful Master of Corinthian Lodge second time after been out chair for over thirty years. R.W. Austin has served six difference grand masters as a District Deputy Grand Master. And is still serving at the present time. |
RW Walter E. Jackson District Deputy Grand Master - 1st District Father, Husband, Grandfather, College Graduate with a degree in Marketing Management. Currently employed at White Plains Hospital Center, Patient Accounts Department as a Account Receivable Specialist, receiving all payments from Insurance Companies and verifying all daily Bank Deposits. Served as Superintendence of Sunday School at His House of Worship, also served on various committees ie Budget & Finance, Building renovation, Transportation. He is a Past Grand Lodge Trustee of the Most Worshipful Prince Hall Grand Lodge of New York, and currently serves as a DDGM of the 1st Masonic District. RW Walter "E" Jackson is a Past Master of Cornerstone Lodge No.37, serving as the Lodge Secretary for the past 10 years. |
RW Leslie A. Moore, Sr. District Deputy Grand Master - 4th District Leslie A. Moore, Sr. has accomplishments that seem to surpass the number of years he has been on this earth. He has the rare ability of completing 48 hours of work in a 24 hour day. Leslie, known to his family and friends as "Let", has a quiet demeanor and a winning smile that serve as an invitation into his world of friendship and brotherly love. Let is proud, as are we, of his love of family, Masonry and of his community. He is blessed with a devoted wife of twenty-six years, Ramona, three children and three grandchildren. His Masonic successes can only be described as impressive. Let is currently serving as District Deputy Grand Master under the Most Worshipful Dr. Gregory R. Smith. He also served in this capacity under Past Grand Master Bernard L. Holley. The years 2000, 2002 and 2006 were devoted to serving as the elected Worshipful Master of Tyre Lodge No. 91 located in Riverhead. Let's knowledge of the ritualistic work of Masonry is exemplary, and he is always ready to share this knowledge at moment's notice, with his brethren whenever they call. In addition, he has served many years as Special District Deputy Grand Master, has participated on Grand Lodge committees for Masonic education, is a member of Tyre Chapter No. 62 Order of the Eastern Stars, is Past High Priest of Royal East No. 36 of Royal Arch Masons (currently serving as King), a member of the Long Island Consistory No. 61 and member of the local Order of the Riverhead 1742 Moose Lodge. Let has been a member of the Riverhead Fire Department Eveready Engine Company No. 3 for 25 years. During these years he has often placed himself in harm's way in order to preserve the lives and property of members of the community serving as a member in the Marine Division and its Heavy Rescue Unit. In his spare time Let enjoys spending time with his grandchildren, fishing and motorcycle riding. |
RW Richard Gilliard District Deputy Grand Master - 3rd District Richard Gilliard, born in Green Bay, South Carolina, to Simon and Mary Gilliard. He is the oldest of thirteen children. He spent his early childhood in Green Bay, Charleston and Mount Pleasant South Carolina. He is a graduate of Laing High School, Commercial Trades Institute of Chicago, Illinois, IBM School for Technical Development and CompuMax (Microsoft Certified System Engineer). In South Carolina, he was a member of Greater Zion A.M.E. Church and served as Assistant Sunday School Superintendent. In 1962, he moved to Monticello, New York. He is married to the former Clara B. McNeil, his childhood sweetheart. They are the proud parents of Marvin, Renet and Derrick (decease) and the grandfather of McKenzie and Madison. He and his wife reside in Poughkeepsie, New York. R. W. Gilliard is a member of the Smith Metropolitan A.M.E. Zion Church where he serves as the Pastor Steward. He is a former member of the Junior Chamber of Commerce and an adult instructor for the Community Action Group in Monticello, New York. R.W. Gilliard is a charter member and Past Master of Bethany Lodge No. 101, South Fallsburg, New York and is now serving as secretary. He is Past Commander in Chief of Pentecost Consistory No. 98, Past Potentate of Elejmal Temple No. 185, A.E.A.O.N.M.S., PHA, Past Excellent High Priest, of King David Chapter No 29. He presently is serving as District Deputy Grand Master of the Third Masonic District, past, DDGHP, of H.R.A.M. past, Deputy of the Oasis of Elejmal Temple No. 185, presently serving as WP of Starlight Chapter #74 and President of Harriet Tubman Housing Poughkeepsie NY. R.W. Gilliard received his 33º and last degree in Denver, Colorado in May of 1990. R.W. Gilliard retired from IBM in 1997 after 30Yrs of service, he was a Senior Mechanical Engineering Designer. R.W. Gilliard has served as a part time instructor at IBM, teaching Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning. |
RW Travers Everson District Deputy Grand Master - 2nd District LOUIS FAIR JR. LODGE NO. 122 Raised October 14, 1995 Worshipful Master - 2000, 2001 Secretary - 2003 to Present MWPHGL Of New York District Deputy Grand Lecturer - June 2003 - November 2004 District Deputy Grand Master - November 2004 - June 06 (MW Calvin Martin) June 2006 - June 07 (MW Bernard L. Holley) June 2007 - June 08 (MW Bernard L. Holley) June 2009 to Present (MW Gregory Robeson Smith Sr.) HOLY ROYAL ARCH Excellent High Priest Mt. Moriah Chapter No. 3 - 2007, 2008 ROYAL SELECT Thrice Illustrious Master Mystic Tie Council No. 8 - 2005, 2006, 2007 Royal Grand Chief Advisor Emmet J. Avery - July 2007 - July 2008 Treasurer - 2008 to Present LONG ISLAND CONSISTORY 32nd degree nominated to receive 33rd degree in Philadelphia May 2010 AEAONMS Illustrious Potentate Abu Bekr Temple No. 91 - 2010 SECOND MASONIC DISTRICT District President - 2003 Eureka Grand Chapter OES Worthy Patron Sunshine Chapter No. 34 - 2004, 2005, 2007, 2009 Patron of the School - June 2008 - June 2009 District Deputy Grand Patron - June 2009 to Present PRESIDENT OF LFJ Incorporated Food distribution facilitator MOST WORSHIPFUL PRINCE HALL GRAND LODGE FOOD BANK Chairman of food distribution program 2010 |
RW Al Lewis, Jr. District Deputy Grand Master, 2nd District Born in Bronx, New York, attended New York City public school system, graduated from Stuyvesant High School. Attended Howard University for freshman and sophomore years, graduated from C.C.N.Y. with a B.S. in psychology. My Masonic resume includes service in the following offices: Grand lecturer of the M.W. Prince Hall Grand Lodge Grand lecturer of the M.E. Prince Hall Grand Chapter HRAM Chairmen of the Committee on Work & Lectures Grand High Priest of Holy Royal Arch Masons. Currently serving as: DDGM 2nd Masonic District Provost of the Masonic College Grand Representative of the New York Grand Chapter to the M.E. Prince Hall Grand Chapter HRAM Advisor to the M.E. Grand High Priest HRAM (Prince Hall) Recorder Abu Bekr Temple No. 91, A.E.A.O.N.M.S., Inc. Facilitator of special projects for the M.W. Prince Hall Grand Lodge. My professional career includes serving as the V.P. of Advanced Planning for Bankers Trust Company's Retail Banking Department , as well as V.P. and Chief Operating Officer of Freedom National Bank. I left banking to become an independent IT consultant, serving in the capacity of Project Manager, Business &/or Systems analyst. My list of clients includes the following: L.M. Ericson (Stockholm) Allied Irish Banks (Dublin) Chemical Bank Republic National Bank AT&T Consumer Products AT&T Networking Estee Lauder NJ Department of Health & Senior Services. |
