I have had time today to spend with the Brothers of the Most Worshipful Prince Hall Grand Lodge of Michigan. It has been a most interesting and enjoyable annual communication, celebrating 150 years of Prince Hall Masonry in the Jurisdiction of Michigan. The Hon. Tyrone Hampton has been presiding over the annual communication with much dignity and respect, and he will continue to preside for another year. I brought remarks on behalf of the Michigan Grand Lodge at the Banquet this evening.I'm on my way out early in the morning, so I can make the coffee chat in Alma at 10:00 am
Grand Master’s Proclamation:
MAY 2015 IS CIVILITY MONTH
Changing the World By Improving Ourselves
Whereas, Freemasons have long exemplified civility within our lodges and in the public
eye through our steadfast dedication to respectful discourse; and
Whereas, civility is an integral component of a productive, functioning society in which
all people are treated as equals regardless of age, gender, religion, racial or ethnic
background, or creed; and
Whereas, all Michigan Masons have the ability and obligation to demonstrate and
champion civility in our daily lives, through our thoughts, words, deeds, and interactions
with our fellow citizens; and
Whereas, our commitment to civility is imbedded within the treasured lesson
s of our Masonic teachings and ritual, through which we measure our actions against the square of
virtue and commit to a life lived on the level; now
Therefore, as Grand Master of Michigan, I proclaim May 2015 as Civility Month.
I ask all Michigan Masons to embrace civility throughout the month of May and to share its
virtues with their lodges, communities, and families. I encourage all lodges to employ the
Civility Toolkit (http://www.civilitycenter.org/Civility-Resources.html) to initiate
productive conversations about civility, and to share civility efforts with the larger
community and through social media.
Together, through our words and deeds, we will inspire those whose lives we touch, to
uphold the tenet of civility, which is the cornerstone of civil society. Through our
dedicated efforts of promoting and nurturing civility, we will begin to repair our world.
Dated this 30 day of April, 2015.Warmest Fraternal Regards,
William E. LeVeque
Most Worshipful Grand Master
