At the Saturday evening banquet in Philadelphia, PA, Jan. 11, 2020, the retired Commander of the Grand Patriarchy, Maj. Gen. Paul Van Heynegen was honored. There were presentations by Committee of Management, Grand Household of Ruth, Grand Patriarchy and the Second Brigade Patriarchy. He received two plaques and tokens of love. Much love was shown by all present.

Charters were presented by MHGM John Green at the banquet to two new Households of Ruth. Sis. Marquisa Jenkins, MNG, and Sis. Julie Corley, RNG, accepted the charter for Saint James Household of Ruth #18 of Georgia. Sis. Kim C. Peterson, MNG, accepted the charter for Kim C. Peterson Household of Ruth #110 of North Carolina.

Left to right: Kim C. Peterson, Kim C. Peterson HH of R #110, NC; Bertha E. Spates, Monitor HH of R #4550, MD; Jacqueline Lewis, Kim C. Peterson HH of R #110, NC; Julie Corley, St. James HH of R #18, GA; Marquisa Jenkins, St. James HH of R #18, GA.

Some photos of District Grand Officers being installed.

The Grand Chambers, lead by L’Tanya Graham, Most Worthy Chief Grand Ruler, entertained all on Friday evening. There was a fashion show of African attire. The Grand Chambers also performed a skit. A good time was had by all.

We would like to thank all of you for your participation in the raffle held by the Special Efforts Committee for the Grand Household of Ruth. Prize Winners 1st Prize          Chester Gene, DE                   $300.00 2nd Prize         Elizabeth Berkley, VA           $200.00 3rd Prize         Carolyn Jackson, SC              $175.00 4th Prize         Barbara Edwards, NY             $100.00 Yours in PHP, Sis. Eleanor Parker, WGT Grand Household of Ruth GUOOF