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To the Officers and Members of Grand Lodge Knights of Pythias, Grand Court Order of Calanthe and all Subordinate Lodges & Courts: 

In a sign that the U.S. government is taking the COVID-19 pandemic much more seriously, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has issued a grave recommendation, telling Americans to avoid gatherings of more than 10 people or more to slow the spread of the virus.

Therefore, I Michael Spivey, Grand Chancellor Jurisdiction of Florida, as a precaution with the health and well-being of our members, family and friends, do hereby issue this dispensation to canceled this year’s Grand Lodge Session scheduled for May 15 thru May 19, 2020 P.P. CXL. 

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Pride of Tallahassee, #61 Presents Masquerade Ball

125 men and women adorned an incredible array of masks and posh outfits in support of the Charity Masquerade Ball sponsored by Pride of Tallahassee Court #61 Order of Calanthe.

The Masked Ball benefiting the organization’s charitable obligations in this community was held at Raymond C. Sittig Hall on Saturday, August 25^t in Tallahassee, Fl.  The event featured a variety of Soul Food dishes and Body + Soul music by DJ Chuck of Enuff Said Entertainment.  There were also door prizes and presentations made to the attendees and organizers of the event.

The stunning event was well attended by Supreme Lodge & Supreme Court Officers, Pythian & Calanthe officers & members of District five and local business, church and community members.  Congratulations to Sis Dorothy Henderson for her Herculean effort in selling over 40 tickets to the Masquerade Ball. Hats off to Sis Annette Roberts, Worthy Counsellor and Co-Chairpersons Sis Faye Brown & Bro. Henry Gunn for a job well done.  

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During the month of August Pythians and Calanthes work with many schools and collaborate with many community groups to help prepare students and parents for the first day of school and beyond.

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The 2017 Pythian/Calanthe Annual Workshop was held February 17-18 at the Crowne Plaza Jacksonville Airport, Jacksonville, Florida.  A full Agenda of meetings and informative sessions was the order of the day.  The Workshop culminated with the Annual Red and White Banquet and Ball.  The nearly 50 attendees dressed in red and white danced into the wee hours of the morning.

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From the Desk of the Supreme Chancellor: Sir Clarence Monette

Greetings.

As Supreme Chancellor I am pleased to invite all Pythians,Clantheans, Youth and their families to attend the 69th Biennial Convention of the Supreme Lodge Knights of Pythias and Supreme Court Order of Calanthe.  The convention will be held July 21st – 25th at the Radisson Quad City Plaza  111 East 2nd Street  Davenport, Iowa.

Welcome from the Supreme Chancellor

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