1. Proclamation Grand Masonic Temple 1932 2017
THE 85th ANNUAL GRAND SESSION OF
M. W. CONSOLIDATED HIRAM GRAND LODGE
A.F. & A.M. JURISDICTION OF VIRGINIA, INC.
WILL CONVENE IN THE CITY OF
NEWPORT NEWS, VIRGINIA
AT THE
Grand Masonic Temple
2400 JEFFERSON AVENUE
NEWPORT NEWS, VIRGINIA 23607 ON
SEPTEMBER 15, 16, 17, 18 AND 19, 2017 A.D., 6017 A.L.

2. But seek ye first the Kingdom of God, and his righteousness; and all these
things shall be added unto you. Matthew 6:33.
Eighty Fifth Annual Grand Session of the Most Worshipful Consolidated Hiram Grand Lodge A. F. & A. M. Inc. and Virginia State Grand Chapter, Order of Eastern Stars, Jurisdiction of Virginia, will convene at the Grand Masonic Temple, 2400 Jefferson Avenue, Newport News, Virginia beginning Friday, September 15, 2017.
All members of the jurisdiction, both male and female, including the Juvenile Departments are to be present.
Annual Divine Service will be held at United House of Prayer for All People, 1811 Ivy Ave, Newport News, VA on Sunday, September 17, 2017, at 3:00 PM.
A parade of all members of the jurisdiction, both male and female, to include the Juvenile Departments will be formed at the Temple and march to the church. The parade will be formed by the Grand Marshalls at the Grand Temple at 2:30 PM.
High Degree Officers may wear the Regalia of their particular Department. Master Masons will wear Black Suits, White Shirts, Black Tie, Black Socks, Black Shoes, White Gloves, and appropriate Apron.
TO:
ALL GRAND LODGE OFFICERS, PAST AND PRESENT, PAST MASTERS, WORSHIPFUL MASTERS, WARDENS, AND BROTHERS OF THE CRAFT.
Fraternal Greetings:
Know ye that pursuant to the laws, regulations, and customs of Ancient Freemasonry, and Article 4, Section 1 of the Constitution of the Most Worshipful Consolidated Hiram Grand Lodge, A. F. & A. M., Inc., State of Virginia; and by the power and authority in me vested as the Most Worshipful Grand Master, I, William E. Tyree, 33º, do hereby proclaim and call the Most Worshipful Consolidated Hiram Grand Lodge, into Grand Session, with Religious Services on Sunday, September 17, 2017 at 3:00 pm. A Joint meeting with the Virginia State Grand Chapter, Order of Eastern Star, will be held on Monday, September 18, 2017, at 9:00 AM.

3. 9:00 AM – 12:00 Noon: Joint Session called to order
The Grand Lodge will be called to order at 1:00 PM. All members are to be present and on time. All indebtedness due the Most Worshipful Consolidated Hiram Grand Lodge must be paid to the Grand Secretary by August 31, Failure to comply with this requirement will result in denial of inherent rights, i.e. to be seated as delegates, to have any voices in the Grand Lodge business, and the denial of the right to vote.
All Past Masters must report to the Grand Secretary to sign the Past Master’s Register, and pay a Past Master’s Registration Fee of $5.00.
DAILY SCHEDULE
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 15, 2017
7: 30 PM – 1:00 AM: Hospitality night at Crowne Plaza Hampton Marina Hotel 700 Settlers Landing Road,
Hampton, VA 23669
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 16, 2016
12:00 Noon – 4:00 PM: Annual Family Cook-Out – Midtown Recreation Center, 570 McLawhorne Dr. Newport News, VA
23601
7:00 PM-11:00 PM: King & Queen Scholarship
Extravaganza Banquet at Hotel. Cost: $45.00 per person
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 17, 2016
11:00 AM – 1:45 PM: Brunch at the Grand Temple
2:15 PM – 2:30 PM: Parade formation
2:30 PM: Parade marches to Church
3:00 PM: Divine Services, United House of Prayer for All
People, 1811 Ivy Ave, Newport News, VA 23607
MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 18 , 2016
9:00 AM – 12:00 Noon: Joint Session called to order
12:00 Noon – 1:00 PM: Lunch Break
1:00 PM: Grand Lodge in Session
7:00 PM: Mary Friend Shields Extravaganza at the Crowne
Plaza Marina Hotel 700 Settlers Landing Road,
Hampton. VA
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 19, 2016
9:00 AM: Grand Lodge Reconvenes
Continuation of Business
Election of Officers
Installation of Officers
Grand Session Closes

4. Lodging for delegates is provided by Crowne Plaza Hampton Marina Hotel, 700 Settlers Landing Road, Hampton, VA Phone: Single/Double: $ plus 14% tax plus $1.00 occupancy tax = ($120.70). Please make your reservations directly with the hotel and ask for the Most Worshipful Consolidated Hiram Grand Lodge or online booking under the Group Code HG2 via
Agenda
Opening of Joint Quarterly Session
Reading of Proclamation
Roll Call of Grand Lodge Officers
Roll Call of Grand Chapter Officers
Introduction of Dias Members
Remarks by Right Worshipful Grand Associate Patron
Remarks by Grand Associate Matron
Remarks by Grand Worthy Matron
Remarks by Most Worshipful Past Grand Masters
Introduction of Most Worshipful Grand Master
Financial Roll Call of Chapters
Financial Roll Call of Lodges
Reading of Minutes from last Quarterly Session
Reading of Incoming Correspondence
Upcoming Events and Announcements
Remarks by Most Worshipful Grand Master
Open for Remarks and Questions
Close Joint Quarterly Grand Session
Agenda for Grand Lodge Session will be provided separately
Given under my hand in the city of Newport News, Virginia, this 1st day of
August, 2017 A.D. 6017, A.L., and I have caused the Great Seal of this
Grand Lodge to be Affixed hereto.
Attested: Signed
Marshall Todman,Sr William E. Tyree
Bro. Marshall Todman, Sr Hon. William E. Tyree, 33o
R.W. Grand Secretary M.W. Grand Master
P.O. Box W. 29th Street
Princess Anne, Md Norfolk, VA

5. Grand Session Agenda Ritualistic Opening of Grand Lodge
Roll Call of Grand Lodge Officers
Roll Call of Lodges
Reading of Proclamation
Reading of Minutes from Last Grand Session
Appointment of Committees
Report of Committee on Rules
Report by Grand Session Committee
Report from Time and Place Committee
Reports from Districts Deputies
Report from Greetings Committee
Report from By-Laws Committee
Report from Charity Committee
Report from Building and Grounds Committee
Report from Resolutions Committee
Report from Grievance Committee
Report from Jurisprudence Committee
Report from Finance Committee
Report from Condolence Committee
Report from Exemptions Committee
Report from Budget Committee
Grand Secretary’s Annual Report
Grand Treasurer’s Annual Report
Report from Audit Committee
Grand Master’s Annual Report
Report from Annual Report Committee
Old Business
Election of Grand Lodge Officers
Installation of Grand Lodge Officers
New Business
Close of Grand Session
Given under my hand in the city of Newport News, Virginia, this 1st day of
August, 2017 A.D A. L., and I have caused the Great Seal of this
Grand Lodge to be Affixed hereto.
Marshall Todman ,Sr William E. Tyree
Bro. Marshall Todman, Sr Hon. William E. Tyree, 33o
R.W. Grand Secretary M.W. Grand Master
P.O. Box W.29th Street
Princess Anne, Md Norfolk, VA