Most Worshipful Jimmie Dean Dunkin announced the Grand Lodge Children Charities initiative for his year, and has approved the design of his Grand Master’s coin.  The size and weight are identical to M: W: Brother Jay B. McCallum’s.  The coins have been ordered and will be available in approximately 4 weeks.  The price is $300.00 per coin mail order or $310.00 online. They are limited to 115 units.  Make checks payable to Grand Lodge Children Charities 5746 Masonic Drive, Alexandria, LA 71301. Please put “Coin” in the remarks. To order online go to: 
https://la-mason.square.site/product/grand-master-s-medallion/22

The Library/Museum is holding a fundraiser, offering six Past Grand Masters’ Medallions in bundles or individually. The offer is limited to supply on hand and supplies are limited. Please click on title above then use link to view and order.

https://4f35f8.a2cdn1.secureserver.net/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/Library-Museum-Fundraiser-PGM-Medallions.pdf

The Masonic Home Educational Foundation is pleased to announce it awarded 77 scholarships for the 2023-2024 school year. After a successful inaugural Grand Lodge Children Charities initiative by M: W: Brother Jay McCallum, the donations received covered nearly 64% of expense of the seventy-seven scholarships. Most Worshipful Jimmie Dean Dunkin, Grand Master, announced the continuation of the Grand Lodge Children Charities program and has asked the members and the public to again support our charities.

The 10th Masonic District will hold its annual outdoor degree on Sunday, September 24th. It will held at Nibletts Recreational Park in Vinton. The address is 2409 Niblett Bluff Road. Lunch will be served at 1pm and the Lodge will open at 2pm. All Master Masons are invited to attend.

The 8th Masonic District will hold its annual Outdoor Degree on October 8, 2023 at the camp off Bailey Road in Rosepine. Lunch will be served at 12 noon on the grounds. In the event of rain, we will move the location to Rosepine High School. The Master Mason degree will be conferred. Our plans are to open District Lodge at 1:30 pm and proceed with the degree at 2 pm.

The final numbers are in for the Children Charities Initiative. Lodges, individual members, businesses, and individual charitable donations totaled $166,457.40! Congratulations, and thank you! A list of all of the donors will be published so that you can thank the businesses for their support, and ask for their continued support of our charities.

Grand Lodge of Louisiana
Children’s Charity Initiative

Our Children need your help.
Will you invest in their futures?

SOLD OUT

For a Donation of $250 or more
to the Grand Lodge Children’s Charities,
one of these limited silver coins
can be yours to keep and display.

(.999 pure silver weighing 2 oz. 1.75” round (45.10mm) x 3.55 mm thick)
Reverse side is engraved with a particular design by the Grand Master

SOLD OUT.

There is a spam email claiming to be from the Grand Master seeking Apple Gift Cards.

See below.

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From: M∴W∴ Jay B. McCallum <president.post99300292@gmail.com>
Date: Wed, Apr 6, 2022, 10:02
Subject: Re: Quick Note!!
To: Deas Dempsey <deasdempsey@gmail.com>

I am in a conference meeting right now as I would be working till late
midnight but need you to get me some Apple gift cards.Could you pick a
few Apple Gift cards for me,when I’m done with the meeting I will
reimburse you.

On 06/04/2022, Deas Dempsey <deasdempsey@gmail.com> wrote:
> Yes sir I can be. What can I help you with?
>
> Deas Dempsey
>
> On Wed, Apr 6, 2022, 09:57 M∴W∴ Jay B. McCallum <
> president.post99300292@gmail.com> wrote:
>
>> Deas
>> Are you available this morning ?
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Grand Master Jay McCallum would like to bring to your attention this scam and ensure all the Brethren donations will never be requested in this manner and proper grammar will always be used in his communications.

Should you receive any emails of this manner please disregard and do not reply or engage with the sender.

Grand Lodge Staff

Edict 2022-01