Office of the
Grand Master

Trestle Board

MOTTO
BeR.E.A.D.Y: One Band, One Sound
~Re-Obligation to Excellence, Achievement and Dedication within Yourselves ~
As members of the PHAmily, we are obligated to the principles set forth in our Landmarks , Constitution, Statutes, Bylaws and regulations.  It is the objective of this administration to provide a pathway for each member to foster are-obligation to excellence in relationship and service. This re-obligation is aimed towards high achievement and dedication to God, our Neighbor and Ourselves. The service we provide to others is our obligation.      

SCRIPTURE
“So built we the wall… for the people had a mind to work.Nehimiah4:6a,c (NIV) 
   
  GOALS AND VISIONS
The vision of this administration is to cultivate unity and collaboration across our Jurisdiction while upholding the tenets and principles established by our Patron Saint, Prince Hall. We are committed to leveraging our individual talents, skills, passions, and collective social capital to empower and support our communities. Our pursuit of excellence will be driven by unwavering dedication to equality, service, and social justice. Furthermore, we aim to foster partnerships with other Prince Hall Jurisdictions to share best practices, exchange knowledge, and strengthen our collective impact.
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The foundational principles guiding these goals are as follows

• 1.   Re-Obligation – Renewing our commitment to faith, service, honor, and fellowship among individuals united by a common purpose to better our communities.
• 2.   Excellence – Striving for the highest standards of integrity, professionalism, and accomplishment in all personal, professional, and social endeavors
• 3.   Achievement – Building on our rich heritage as a beacon for racial up lift, mutual aid, and social justice, while honoring the legacy of Prince Hall.
• 4.   Dedication – Demonstrating steadfastness in all areas of life and continually reaffirming our obligations to God, our neighbors, and ourselves.
• 5.   Yourself– Committing to continuous self-examination, reflection, and personal growth to embody the highest ideals and effectively contribute to the fulfillment of these objectives. Through these guiding principles, this administration will strive to inspire positive change, foster unity, and uphold the enduring values of Prince Hall Freemasonry.

Retention & Reclamation (Amnesty Program)
An organization, fraternal or otherwise, is only as strong as its membership. The MWPHGL-NY is no different.  This program is derived to help keep our brothers on the rolls and active in their respective lodges and to reclaim those who are no longer participating. 
RW Aubrey L. Moore (53), Amnesty Program Chairperson, and his committee will identify brothers who have been dropped from the lodge rolls, as well as those who are members of a non-affiliated lodge, to join the Prince Hall Family.
It is my intention to make the Amnesty Program a standing committee of the MWPHGL-NY.
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Jurisdictional Core Programs
Every Lodge is REQUIRED to host these four (4) programs Annually:

• SCHOLARSHIP - The Scholarship Program is intended to promote academic excellence for the children of the future.  Each Lodge is expected to provide financial assistance to a college-bound senior and/or college student.
• SOCIAL ACTION PROGRAMS -Every Lodge is expected to facilitate, participate, and coordinate activities that will uplift their communities. Some of the activities under the umbrella of social action include, but are not limited to: Volunteering, Mentoring, and Participating in local community charities and events.
• HEALTH INITIATIVES -Every Lodge is expected to facilitate, participate and/or coordinate activities that will uplift their communities by promoting good health practices. They are to work in conjunction with the Prince Hall Medical Foundation, chaired by RW Gavin M. Maxwell (76).
• VOTER REGISTRATION, EDUCATION AND MOBILIZATION - Every Lodge is expected to facilitate, participate and/or coordinate activities that will uplift their communities through the power of the vote and voter initiatives.

MWPHGL Youth Enrichment Program (Y.E.P.)
We can all agree that we need to do more to increase out impact on our communities. Particularly, a focus on the youth as they are not only our future leaders but are potential future members of our Brotherhood.
By exemplifying the beautiful tenets of Faith, Hope and Charity we may bring light and influence Masons of Tomorrow.

The MWPHGL Youth Enrichment Program (Y.E.P.) is a Jurisdiction Annually Mandated Program that this administration is putting into place. The Y.E.P. Chair, RW Sean Paul Wade (76), will be responsible for the overall program management and collective consideration for growth and expansion. Along with the reporting to the MWGM or his designee. 
Each District will have a SDDGM who will be responsible for communicating and assisting Lodges in the execution of this program and to ensure all Lodges comply with the directive. He will report to all activities the Chair. 

The Chair and the SDDGM’s will meet 4 a minimum of 4 times per calendar year as follows:

• Mid-Year Assembly – In Person
• March – Virtually
• Grand Session – In Person
• September – Virtually

Each Lodge is to:

• -Select a school that they are going to work with, preferably a High School.
• - Obtain from the school the name and contact information of the school appointed contact person for the Program.
• - Appoint a representative from the Lodge to be the liaison between the school and the Lodge. The Lodge Liaison will be responsible for submitting the data for this program for review by the SDDGM and the Chair.
• - Host and Promote community service projects, by submitting the community project information to the school community, encouraging their volunteer assistance.  

This will be:

• · A great opportunity for those Students who are looking to add to their resumes.
• · A great Bridge Building opportunity by coordinating with School Officials, School Counselors and/or Grade Advisors.
• · A great way to connect Prince Hall Masons with members of the community who are interested in giving back to their community. 

• - Sponsor at least one educational program or event, inviting the school community to attend. Such as, but not limited to:

• o Career Day
• o Black History Month Celebration
• o Cultural Arts Festival
• o Kwanza Celebration
• o Juneteenth Celebration
• o Mentoring Program
  
• o 1st Day of School Welcoming
• o College Fair
• o College Tour
• o Freshman – High School Orientation
• o Sophomores – College and Career Interest Workshops
• o Juniors – Preparing for the College Application Process

• - Every Lodge is to donate a scholarship of a minimum of $250 to a college-bound senior and/or college student.

• Ø Students interested in receiving a scholarship will be required to write an essay expressing need, desire or on a culturally relative topic. They must also submit a transcript and resume of academic achievements, civic engagement, and extra-curricular activities.
• Ø The Scholarship will be presented by a member of the Lodge. 

Civic Affairs Committee
This committee, chaired by WM/NYS Senator Kevin Parker(123), will be comprised of Brothers in our organization who are involved in public service.  They will keep us informed of community events and provide information which effects the social impact of the membership.
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Military and Veterans Association Committee
This committee, chaired by RW Robert Hansley (93), will be comprised of Brothers and Sisters in our organization who are actively serving or have served in the United States Arms Forces.

Capital Improvement Committee
This committee is designed to support all the properties under the Jurisdiction of the Most Worshipful Prince Hall Grand Lodge of New York. The committee will work on project and building management, fundraising and support in each district. 

Celebration of Women
During Women’s History Month in March, the MWPHGL-NY will co-host a Celebration of Women Program with the Eureka Grand Chapter – Order of Eastern Stars . This will be a moment to highlight the contributions of our wives, mothers, daughters, widows, and sisters.

Thanksgiving and Christmas Feedings 
As has been our practice over previous years, may each Lodge and District, continue to give back to our various communities and extend aid and assistance to those less fortunate during the Holiday Season. It is my hope and prayer that we will use all the resources within our organization to make donating during Thanksgiving and Christmas a huge success.