This was my 75th. Birthday celebrated on Saturday, March 17th, though my actually B/Day was March 19th. My two brothers from England and one from New York came over for the event. My son from England also came over for the event I was circled by dozens and dozens of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends to the capacity of 150. Continued blessings, Bro. Joe!  

I am pleased to announce the commencement of South Carolina’s first District Session since re-enactment!  While there are still many things that must be addressed we are moving forward as a collective with the blessings of our Most Honorable Grand Master and the Committee of Management Our mighty team of 2018 Executive Officers are as follows : 1. District Grand Master Shawn Cannon 2. District Deputy Kevin Williams 3. District Grand Secretary Dr. Ralph J. Singleton 4. District Grand Treasurer Derek Gamble 5. District Grand Director Bruce Benjamin 6. District Grand Auditor Preston Samuel. I guess it is worth mentioning that I am also on board as the Districts Grand…

Washington Lodge plays role in all our heritage. The Grand United Order of Odd Fellows is an African-American fraternal organization founded in 1843. Although the GUOOF still exists, its overall membership has declined sharply, just as the number of fraternal organizations everywhere has fallen. The community rallying around the Odd Fellows’ effort to preserve the history of the African-American fraternal order and to rebuild the Washington Lodge in New Castle represents the best of America, said speakers at a ceremony following the 145-year Homecoming parade Aug. 19, 2017. The Grand United Order of the Odd Fellows won’t have to weather another winter without a roof, if donors help raise another…