March 16, 2025 | 2025-2
Communications: We pray that this communication finds you all in good spirits and health. I first want to say, “THANK YOU!” again, to the brothers of this jurisdiction on re-electing me as your Grand Master of Masons in the state of Arkansas. I will continue to lead this jurisdiction to the best of my ability. The vision and mission have not changed. We will work to give our members and the communities we serve our very best.
The 153rd Grand Lodge Session was well attended by the membership. Brotherly Love was shown during our session from sister jurisdictions as we had delegations from Maryland, Michigan, Alabama, Florida, Mississippi, Tennessee, Texas, Iowa, New Mexico, Kansas, and Indiana. They all expressed their deepest appreciation of the hospitality given by our membership and I am grateful for all the relationships we have. We will continue to extend the olive branch of Fraternal love to all of our sister jurisdictions.
A special thanks to Karl Malone Auto Group for their efforts assisting with the marketing and of course the handling of the 2025 Toyota Camry Car Raffle Project. The district rankings for the most ticket sales were as follows: For Lodges 1st – District 4; 2nd – District 5; 3rd – District 7S. For Chapters: 1st – District 4; 2nd- District 5; 3rd – 7S. We do appreciate everyone’s efforts.
"Unity and Education Through Action”
March 10, 2025 | 2025-1
Communications: The 2025 Grand Lodge & Royal Grand Session was a huge success. I am of the belief that the spirit of God was reigning throughout the entire session. From the spirit filled Memorial Service on Thursday until the OES Gala with the theme “Family Reunion”, we had a fun filled time of fellowship. During our annual session, we as a jurisdiction donated over 500 sets of needed winter caps and gloves to the youth in Pine Bluff and Jefferson County.
I want to publicly congratulate everyone that was elected in the Grand Lodge as well as the Royal Grand Chapter. I pray for a successful year for our new Grand Worthy Matron, Linda C. Hunter, No. 362. Sister Hunter did a great job of overseeing the Royal Grand Chapter last year and I look forward to working with her and the other elected Royal Grand Chapter Officers.
We are looking forward to prosperity, togetherness, and Agape love for one another. New Masonic Year and New Leadership is a great time to have a New Mindset. Our organization can only reach its full potential if we work together to make it what it is supposed to be.
"Unity and Education Through Action”
Mark A. McGraw
M.W. Grand Master
M.W.P.H.G.L. of Arkansas