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<h1><strong>64th BMC</strong></h1>
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<p><strong>August 9 (Arrival)- August 14, 2020 (Departure)</strong></p>
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<p><strong>Live Loft Hotel and Suites</strong></p>
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<p><strong>7491 New Ridge Road</strong></p>
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<p><strong>Hanover, MD 21076</strong></p>
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<p><strong>The Committee of Management is happy to announce these details about the 64th BMC.  Join us as we convene at the Live Loft Hotel and Suites in Hanover, MD.  Hanover is just outside of Baltimore- Charm City, USA.</strong></p>
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<p><strong>RESERVATIONS AND HOTEL ROOM RATES</strong></p>
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<p><strong>Standard/Double rooms are $119 per night (taxes not included).  Reservations can be made by calling 410-694-9450.  Be sure to ask for the Grand United Order of Odd Fellows room block when making reservations.  The deadline for hotel reservations is July 1, 2020.</strong></p>
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<p><strong>REGISTRATION</strong></p>
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<p><strong>FULL REGISTRATION PACKAGE $275.  The deadline for registration is July 15, 2020  As in the past, an E-Z PAYMENT plan for your registration is available.  Contact the HGS for details.  </strong></p>
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<p><strong>YEAR BOOK ADS</strong></p>
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<p><strong>DEADLINE: JUNE 1, 2020</strong></p>
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<p><strong>FULL PAGE  $100.00            ½ PAGE  $60.00   </strong><strong>   PATRONS  $5.00                </strong></p>
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<p><strong>COLOR PICTURES  OR COLOR ADS $25.00  EXTRA</strong></p>
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<p><strong><u>MAIL all Registration and AD money To:</u></strong><strong>  Bro. Graham Paige, HGS  7314 Porters Road  Esmont, VA  22937</strong></p>
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<p><strong>                  <u>Email all ads to HGS Paige at </u></strong><a href="mailto:gtpaige@aol.com"><strong>gtpaige@aol.com</strong></a></p>
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<p><strong>MHGM Green’s mantra is “Membership, Membership, Membership”</strong></p>
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<p><strong>Your HGS’s mantra is “Deadline, Deadline, Deadline”.  Please abide by all deadlines given in this announcement.</strong></p>
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<p><strong>64<sup>TH</sup> B.M.C.</strong></p>
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<p><strong>Grand United Order of Odd Fellows</strong></p>
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<p><strong>SCHEDULE OF EVENTS</strong></p>
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<p><strong>AUGUST 8-14, 2020</strong></p>
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<p><strong><u>SATURDAY, AUGUST 8, 2018</u>                                      <u>ACTIVITY</u>                                            </strong></p>
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<p>9:00  AM- 4:00 pm           Committee of Management July  Full Board Meeting      </p>
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<p>TBA                                        Registration</p>
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<p><strong><u>SUNDAY, AUGUST 9, 2020</u></strong></p>
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<p>9:00  AM                              Registration</p>
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<p>11:00--AM-                         Worship Service                                                                                              </p>
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<p>7:00 PM-8:30 PM             Memorial Service                                                                            </p>
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<p>9:00PM-11:00 PM            Hospitality                                                                                          </p>
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<p><strong><u>MONDAY, AUGUST 10,  2020</u></strong></p>
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<p>9:00 AM                                 Registration</p>
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<p>9:00AM-12 Noon             Official Opening                                                                                               </p>
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<p>12:30 PM-2:00 PM           Ten Standing Committee Luncheon                                        </p>
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<p>2:00 PM- 3:00 PM            Joint Session                                                                                     </p>
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<p>3:00 PM-5:00 PM             Grand Lodge Session                                                                     </p>
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<p>“                                              Grand Household Session                                                            </p>
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<p>7:30 PM-9:30 PM             Grand Chamber Program                                                             </p>
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<p><strong><u>TUESDAY, AUGUST 11, 2020</u></strong></p>
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<p>8:00 AM-10:00AM           Prayer Breakfast                                                                              </p>
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<p>10:00 AM-11:30 AM       Education Committee -  Oratorial Contest                                                                            </p>
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<p><strong>11:00 AM-FREE TIME</strong></p>
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<p><strong><u>WEDNESDAY, AUGUST  12, 2020</u></strong></p>
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<p>8:00 AM  -9:00 AM          Devotion                                                                            </p>
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<p>9:00 am-12:00 AM           Grand Lodge Session                                                     </p>
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<p> “                                             Grand Household of Ruth Session                            </p>
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<p>12:00 Noon-       Grand Household Luncheon                                       </p>
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<p>2:00 PM-4:00 PM             Grand Master’s Conference                                       </p>
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<p>“                                              Grand Chamber’s  Conference                                  </p>
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<p>7:00 PM-9:00 PM             Grand Household Pageant                                          </p>
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<p><strong><u>THURSDAY, AUGUST 13, 2020</u></strong></p>
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<p>8:00 am-9:00 am              Devotion                                                                            </p>
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<p>9:00 AM                               Grand Lodge Session                                                     </p>
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<p>                                                Grand Household Session                                            </p>
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<p><strong>LUNCH ON YOUR OWN</strong></p>
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<p>2:00 PM                               Joint Closing Session                                                      </p>
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<p>3:00 PM                               Grand Patriarchy Session                                             </p>
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<p>7:30 PM-12 MN                Grand Banquet</p>
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<p><strong><u>FRIDAY, AUGUST 14, 2020</u></strong></p>
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<p>TRAVEL HOME SAFELY</p>
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<p><strong>B.M.C. PROTOCOL</strong></p>
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<p><strong>DRESS</strong></p>
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<p>I. <strong><u>MEMORIAL SERVICES</u></strong></p>
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<p>A. <strong>MALE BRANCH OF ORDER</strong></p>
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<p>Black Suit, White Shirt, Black Shoes, Proper Regalia.</p>
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<p><strong>FEMALE BRANCH OF ORDER<u>-</u></strong>  Short  White Suit or Uniform, White Shoes, White Gloves, Proper Regalia.</p>
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<p>C.  <strong>MILITATY BRANCH OF ORDER</strong></p>
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<p><strong>MALE</strong>-Black Uniform (no side arms), Proper regalia</p>
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<p><strong>FEMAL</strong>E-Black Uniform (no side arms). Proper Regalia.</p>
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<p><strong>NURSES</strong>- White Uniform, Proper Regalia. And Kit.</p>
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<p><strong><u>II. PUBLIC SESSION</u></strong></p>
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<li> <strong>MALE BRANCH OF ORDER</strong>-Black Suit, White Shirt, Black Shoes, Black Tie, Proper Regalia.</li>
<li><strong>FEMALE BRANCH OF ORDER-</strong> Long White dress (sleeves), White Shoes, White Gloves, Proper Regalia.</li>
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<p><strong>All others Sisters, short White Suit or Uniform (sleeves), Proper Regalia.</strong></p>
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<li><strong><u>MILITARY DEPARTMENT</u></strong></li>
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<p><strong>MALE</strong>- Black or  White Uniform, Proper Regalia and side Arms.</p>
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<p><strong>FEMALE- </strong>Black or  White Uniform, Proper<strong> Regalia.</strong></p>
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<p><strong>NURSES</strong>- White Uniform, Proper Regalia and Kit,</p>
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<p><strong><u>III. JOINT SESSION</u></strong></p>
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<p><strong>A.  MALE BRANCH OFORDER-</strong>Black Suits ,White Shirts, Black Ties, Black Shoes, Proper Regalia</p>
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<p><strong>B. FEMALE  BRANCH OF ORDER</strong>-All National Grand Officers and National Appointees.</p>
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<li>Long White Dress (sleeves), Proper Regalia.</li>
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<p><strong>C.MILITARY DEPARTMENT</strong></p>
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<p><strong>MALE </strong>-Black or   White Uniform, Proper Regalia and Side Arms.</p>
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<p><strong>FEMALE</strong>- Black or White Uniform, Proper  Regalia</p>
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<p><strong>NURSES</strong>-  White Uniform, Proper Regalia and Kit.</p>
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<p><strong><u>IV. BUSINESS SESSION</u></strong></p>
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<li><strong>MALE BRANCH OF ORDER</strong>-Black Suit, White Shirt, Black Shoes, Black Tie, Proper Regalia.</li>
<li><strong>FEMALE BRANCH OF ORDER</strong>-White Short Suit or Uniform (sleeves), White Shoes, Proper  Regalia.</li>
<li><strong>MILITARY BRANCH OF ORDER</strong></li>
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<p>MALE-Black Uniform, Proper Regalia</p>
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<p>Female-Black Uniform, Proper Regalia</p>
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<p>Nurses-White Uniform, Proper Regalia and kit</p>
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<li><strong><u>WELCOME RECEPTION</u></strong></li>
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<p>(Open House Optional)</p>
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<li><strong><u>BANQUET AND BALL</u></strong></li>
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<p>Grand   Officers and Grand Appointees  (Male and Female-Formal, (Female,    Pastel Evening Gowns), Proper Regalia.</p>
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