Congratulations to The Honorable M.W. Grand Master Derrick Paige!
A brand new Most Worshipful Prince Hall Grand Lodge of Michigan web site is currently in development. All new Grand Lodge Oinformation will be updated once the new web site is completed.
Regards,
P.M. James L. Young, II
Grand Lodge Webmaster
CAMBRIDGE, MA: May 15th, 2010, many members under Prince Hall Michigan put rubber to the road as they traveled from Michigan to Massachusetts to partake in the awaited unveiling of the Prince Hall Monument in Cambridge, MA. on the historic Cambridge Common Rotunda. Worshipful Master Charles Ayler and Past Master John Solomon, FAMABIFF Lodge #33, coordinated the bus excursion from Michigan to Massachsuetts.
It has come to the attention of this office that some of the Lodges in this jurisdiction are or have
been practicing what is or could be considered hazing. What is hazing? Hazing is a broad term
encompassing any action or activity which does not contribute to the positive development of a person;which inflicts or intends to cause physical or mental harm or anxieties; which may demean, degrade, or disgrace any person, regardless of location, intent or consent of participants. Hazing can also be defined as any action or situation which intentionally or unintentionally endangers a person for admission into the organization.
The Most Worshipful Grand Master, Honorable Paul W. Robinson has issued Edict #2 regarding requirement for membership into the Order of the Eastern Star.
Under Article XX, paragraph 205, Section 1 by the By-Laws of Prince Hall Grand Chapter, Order of the Eastern Star Jurisdiction of Michigan the requirement for membership is being waived for any female petitioning for membership in the Order of the Eastern Star. This means a petitioner does not have to have a blood tie as a requirement for membership.A member in good standing in a chapter must recommend the petitioner and a unanimous vote, by the usual means of voting, is required for acceptance.
This requirement for membership will be in effect for the period November 1, 2011 through July 31, 2012. This Edict applies to the Order of the Eastern Star only and is to be read at your next business and work night meetings in October, November, and DecemberPlease download original Edict here: Download
