Sir Knight Thomas P. Caldwell, Supreme Keeper of Records & Seal died on Monday, March 30, 2015. He was a member & Chancellor Commander of Damon Lodge #3, Charlotte, North Carolina and Past Grand Chancellor of the North Carolina Jurisdiction.
Sir Thomas is the son of Sis Mattie P. Caldwell, Past Grand Worthy Counsellor of North Carolina and the brother of Sis Carolyn Gibson, Assistant Supreme Register of Deeds.
PYTHIAN ANNIVERSARY DAY
Pythian Anniversary Day
March, A.D., 2015 P.P. CXXXV
The Order of the Knights of Pythians was instituted and established on February 18, 1864. The 26th day of March was established as an Anniversary Day of the Organization of the Order, owing to the fact that the Knights of Pythias of North and South America, Europe, Asia and Africa and Australia were established on said date the year, A.D. 1880. The 26th day of March being the anniversary of the organization of the Order, the nearest Sunday thereto is observed by the Lodges and Courts under the jurisdiction of the Knights of Pythias as an Annual Thanksgiving Day.
This year Lodges and Courts gathered on Sunday, March 22nd & 29th to hold religious services jointly and render thanks to God for the blessings received from His bountiful hands. The following Jurisdictions provided programs and photos of their Anniversary Thanksgiving Day:
PANAMA CITY, FLORIDA: Riverside Lodge #28 Blountstown, Fl.; General B.L. Goines Lodge #98 Panama City, Fl and R.A. Driesbach, Sr. Lodge #77 Port St. Joe, Fl.
TALLAHASSEE, FLORIDA: Charles Sumner Lodge #24; Alex H. Walton Lodge #56; Leon Court #4; Mamie J. Strong Court #82 & Pride of Tallahassee Court #61-Tallahassee, Fl.; Havana Lodge #115, Havana Court #79-Havana, Fl.; Knowledge Lodge #115, James Radford Court #4-Quincy, Fl. and Midway Lodge #141-Midway, Fl.
KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI: James McCurry Lodge #84, Blessed Peace Court #15
WATERLOO, IOWA: Ferguson Lodge #5 Waterloo, Iowa, Independent Lodge #4, Des Moines, Iowa, G.G Stokes Lodge #8 Davenport, Iowa, Perseverance Lodge #14 Masson City, Iowa.
Click on the link below to view photos of the Thanksgiving Anniversary Program held in Panama City, Florida.
The Pythian/Calanthe 2015 Annual Workshop was held at the Radisson Hotel in Jacksonville, Florida. The workshop opened with Hospitality Night on Friday, February 20th with over 35 members in attendance. Hospitality Night presented an opportunity for family and friends to fellowship with Pythian and Calanthe Brothers and Sisters in a fun-filled atmosphere.
Saturday Morning, February 21st was reserved for business & informational meetings of the Grand Lodge Knights of Pythias, Sir John Franklin, GC; Grand Court Order of Calanthe, Sis. Emma B. Wade, GWC; Dramatic Order of Omar,Sir Wendell Kenon, Grand Mogul; Princess of Omar, Sis. Blanch Miller, State Grand Empress and Uniform Rank, Sir Ronald Spencer, Brigadier General.
The Workshop was topped off with the Annual Red & White Ball at 7:00 p.m. Nearly 40 attendees dressed in red and white dined and danced the night away to the sounds of Michael Spivey, DJ. A good time was had by all.
Click on the link below to view Workshop Photos.
DONATE A BIKE
The Knights of Pythias Bike Program provide bikes for boys and girls who would not normally receive a bike for Christmas.
To view pictures of bikes collected and delivered to Salvage Santa click on the link below.
REGISTRATION FORM
All members attending the Grand Lodge Convention are expected to register to participate in the meeting.
To be eligible for early registration fees ($68.00 / $75.00-late), the Grand Lodge must receive your completed registration form and payment on or before May 1, 2015. Registration fees include an admission badge that gives access to all sessions and tickets to the Picnic and Annual Banquet. Tickets to the Banquet for family members or guests may be purchased separately for $25.00 each. Mail Pre-Registration to: Grand Lodge Knights of Pythias Sir Michael Spivey P.O. Box 2021 Jacksonville, Florida 32203 (904-422-3275).
Click on the links below to view photos of the 2014 Grand Session:
Grand Session Photos 2014
Hospitality, Memorial Service,
Youth Program
Deputy’s Breakfast
Grand Session Banquet
Grand Session Picnic
PROCLAMATION
“The past is our heritage, the present is our responsibility. The future is our challenge. The challenge is our ability to promote growth in our organization”.
Greetings:
To: The Grand Court Order of Calanthe Officers; Grand Court Representatives; Grand Court Deputies; Worthy Counsellors; Princesses of Omar; and All Calanthes
Welcome to our 111th Annual Grand Court Session, to be held Friday, May 15 – 19, 2015, Jacksonville, Florida.
Click on the link below to view photos of the 2014 Grand Session:
Grand Session Photos 2014
Hospitality, Memorial Service,
Youth Program
Deputy’s Breakfast
Grand Session Banquet
Grand Session Picnic
