Proclamation

To: All Elected and Appointed Grand Lodge Officers, All Past Grand Masters, All Honorary Past Grand Masters, All Past Masters, Honorary Past Masters, Worshipful Masters, Wardens, Subordinate Lodge Officers and Master Masons.

From: Most Worshipful, Wilbert M. Curtis, Grand Master

Date: March 15, 2008

Subject: 133rd Annual Grand Communication

By the authority vested in the office of the Most Worshipful Grand Master and in accordance with the constitution of the Most Worshipful Prince Hall Grand Lodge Free and Accepted Masons of Texas, I, Wilbert M. Curtis, am hereby calling the Most Worshipful Prince Hall Grand Lodge Free and Accepted Masons of Texas and its Jurisdiction into its 133rd Annual Grand Communication for official business beginning, June 19, 2008, and ending June 22, 2008, at the Grand Masonic Temple located at 3433 MLK Freeway, Fort Worth, Texas. The headquarters hotel will be the Radisson Fort Worth North, 2540 Meacham Blvd, Fort Worth, Texas, 76106.

On Thursday, June 19, 2008, the Master Mason Workshop will start at 9:00 a.m. at the Grand Masonic Temple. All Master Masons are here by summoned to attend. There will be instruction and question and answer session.

The Past Master Degree will be given on Thursday, June 19, 2008. The ceremony will promptly start at 2:00 p.m. All Master Masons receiving the degree must meet with the Grand Lecturer at 1:30 p.m. Master Masons receiving the degree must register with the Grand Lodge Office, prior to June 1, 2008. All Master Masons receiving the degree shall be in Masonic dress.

All District Deputy Grand Masters and Special District Deputy Grand Masters are hereby summoned to attend the District Deputy Meeting on Thursday, June 19, 2008 at 4:00 p.m.

On Thursday, June 19, 2008, the 133rd Grand Communication will host a Gospel Festival at the Hotel starting at 7:00 p.m. The festival will feature the Prince Hall Masonic Family Choir, Local Adult and Youth Choirs. The attire is coat and tie.

On Friday, June 20, 2008, the 133rd Annual Grand Communication will officially convene at 9:00 a.m. at the Grand Masonic Temple. Masonic dress is required.

The Saints John Day and Memorial Service will be held on Friday, June 20, 2008, at 7:00 p.m. at the Hotel. Masonic Dress with white aprons is the appropriate attire. The High Twelve Club will sponsor a dance at the Grand Masonic Temple after the Memorial Service.

The Awards Luncheon will be held on Saturday, June 21, 2008, at the Hotel, beginning at 12:00 noon. The J. T. Maxey Scholarship Winners will be announced.

On Saturday, June 21, 2008, the Annual Prince Hall Masonic Family Banquet will be held at the Hotel beginning at 7:00 p.m.

On Sunday June 22, 2008, all Elected and Appointed Grand Lodge Officers are required to attend the Annual Joint Installation Ceremony. It will be conducted by Past Grand Master, Edwin B. Cash, at the Hotel immediately following the Devotional Service starting at 9:00 a.m. All Master Masons are encouraged to attend.