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March/April 2019 The North Carolina Mason Page 13 WILMINGTON – Karah Leigh Ward has been installed as Worthy Advisor of Wilmington Assembly #29 of the International Order of The Rainbow for Girls of NC. MWB Bob Gresham, Past Grand Master, was asked to speak at this open In- stallation of officers on behalf of the Masonic Home for Children at Oxford. Karah chose the MHCO and Shriners Hospitals for Children as her fundraising projects during her term. Past Potentate of Sudan Shriners Rick Jackson also agreed to speak on behalf of the Shriners Hospitals for Children. Karah is the daughter of Randy D. Ward, PM, CL and Secretary of Shallotte #727. Her mother is the secretary of Brunswick Chapter #341 of the NC Order of The Eastern Star. She has three brothers, all of whom are Master Masons. WEST JEFFERSON – Welcome to three new Master Masons. From left, Brother Kent Walker (Snow Lodge #363), Brother Bill Hennessy (Ashe #594), Brother Warren Steary (Snow Lodge #363) are welcomed by Ashe #594 Master Ron Girtman (back, left). Ashe #594 hosted a joint degree and brothers from Mouth of Wilson #223 in Virginia and Snow #363 (Boone) attended and helped with the degree work. Mark your calendar for the North Carolina Masonic Symposium, set for June 8 at the Greensboro Masonic Temple. For years, the symposium has been a unique opportunity for brothers throughout the state to gather for national-level Masonic education, fellowship and great fun. is year's symposium will maintain the tradition of sponsoring national as well as statewide level Masonic speakers. Among the speakers is Brother Chuck Dunning, Masonic author of Contemplative Masonry: Basic Applications of Mindfulness, Meditation, and Imagery for the Craft. Chuck has been engaged as an educator and counselor in contemplative practice for over three decades. Brother Johnny Royal, filmmaker and director of 33 & Beyond: e Royal Art of Freemasonry, also will speak. He is the founding member of the rock band Black Lodge. A private screening of Brother Johnny's movie will also be offered. e symposium also will host the North Carolina Masonic Research Society's inaugural meeting, with research paper presentations and guest speakers, including: äLudwik Wodka, Grand Histo- rian, who will speak on "e Evolu- tion of NC Ritual;" and äDamajo C. Smith, Grand Historian for the Most Worshipful Prince Hall Grand Lodge of Free & Accepted Masons of North Carolina, who will speak on "e History of Prince Hall Freemasonry in North Carolina." Further additional features devel- opment is under way. Follow us on Facebook on the Wilkerson College and Grand Lodge Facebook pages as things continue to develop. So, come join us for an incredible day of Masonic education, fellow- ship and great fun at the North Carolina Masonic Symposium on June 8th, at the Greensboro Masonic Temple. is event is sponsored by Wilkerson College #760. For further information, please contact the Lodge Secretary through https://760-nc.ourlodge- page.com. 2019 N.C. Masonic Symposium Schedule 8:00-8:35 Wilkerson College Lodge will open and close lodge 8:45-9:00 Introduction and explanation of NC Masonic Research Society 9:00-9:30 Brother Ludwik Wodka, presents "The Evolution of NC Ritual" 9:30-10:00 Brother Damajo C. Smith, presents "The History of Prince Hall Freemasonry in North Carolina" 10:00-10:15 Break 10:15-11:45 Brother Chuck Dunning's presentation on mentoring in Masonry 11:45-12:30 Lunch on your own, unless otherwise developed 12:45-2:15 Brother Dunning's presentation on Contemplative Masonry 2:15-2:30 Break 2:30 -3:00 Brother Johnny Royal speaking on his journey in Masonry as a young Mason 3:00-4:30 Screening of "33 and Beyond: The Royal Art of Freemasonry" 4:30-5:00 Brother Royal speaking about his upcoming documentary about Freemasonry Symposium offers up both education and fun! National-level speakers in place for June 8

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