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W E S L E Y B R O T H E R S H O S T J O L L Y J A M
(Written and submitted by Bros. Marlon Selmon and Bryan Simmons, Committee Chairs)

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Charles H. Wesley Lodge No.147 along with OES Phoenix Chapter No. 86 had their first Jolly Jams Christ-harles H. Wesley Lodge No.147 along with OES Phoenix Chapter No.
mas event in partnership with the Maryland Resource Center (MRC) in which they gave Christmas gifts to had their first Jolly Jams Christmas event in partnership with the Mar-
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mentally challenged kids ages 2 - 18 and families in need of assistance. The event was made possible by the land Resource Center (MRC) in which they gave Christmas gifts to
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generous donations from the Brothers of the Charles H. Wesley Lodge and Wegmans Grocery Store. The entally challenged kids ages 2 - 18 and families in need of assistance.
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preparations for the event began the night before, Brothers along with OES Sisters went to Walmart and 5Be-he event was made possible by the generous donations from the Broth-
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low to purchase the toys for the events. With the gracious donations from the brother of Charles H. Wesley of the Charles H. Wesley Lodge and Wegmans Grocery Store. The
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Lodge No. 147 we were able to purchase $280 of toys from Walmart along with $700 of toys from 5below. tions for the event began the night before, Brothers along with
The evening of the event Brother Marlon Selmon went to Wegmans Grocery Store and spent $300 on the ES Sisters went to Walmart and 5Below to purchase the toys for the
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purchase of 22 boxes of pizza and four boxes of chips. ents. With the gracious donations from the brother of Charles H. Wes-
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ley Lodge No. 147 we were able to purchase $280 of toys from Walmart
During the event the brothers of Charles H. Wesley Lodge No. 147 and the Maryland Resource Center were
along with $700 of toys from 5below. The evening of the event Brother Marlon Selmon went to Wegmans
able to provide toys for over 100 along with food for their families and other members of the community. The
Grocery Store and spent $300 on the purchase of 22 boxes of pizza and four boxes of chips.
brothers along with the Order of Eastern Stars, assisted in regulating lines for food and toy distribution. The
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brothers also took photos of the event, the families, the employees of the Maryland Resource Center and uring the event the Brothers of Charles H. Wesley Lodge No. 147 and the Maryland Resource Center were
photos of the kids with Santa. During the event the children also built gingerbread houses provided by the le to provide toys for over 100 along with food for their families and other members of the community. The
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MRC. The left-over food was given out the families and some of the left over toys were donated to the MRC. rothers along with the Order of Eastern Stars, assisted in regulating lines for food and toy distribution. The
After the event $180 worth of toys were returned and the event was able to stay under budget. rothers also took photos of the event, the families, the employees of the Maryland Resource Center and
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photos of the kids with Santa. During the event the children also built gingerbread houses provided by the
The events gave the Brothers a chance to have a genuine interaction with families and children. The different
MRC. The left-over food was given out the families and some of the left over toys were donated to the MRC.
organizations worked well together in order to provide an amazing experience for over 250 people. The Broth-
After the event $180 worth of toys were returned and the event was able to stay under budget.
ers of Wesley along with the Sisters of Phoenix represented and did an EXCELLENT job in being present and
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providing for those who were less fortunate this holiday season! Special shout out to all the Brothers who par-he events gave the Brothers a chance to have a genuine interaction with families and children. The different
ticipated and donated in the Jolly Jam event: ganizations worked well together in order to provide an amazing experience for over 250 people. The Broth-
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ers of Wesley along with the Sisters of Phoenix represented and did an EXCELLENT job in being present and
WM Duron Hanyesworth, JW Deron Pittman, Bro. Bryan Simmons, Bro. Greg Stotts, Bro. Phillip Ludd, and
providing for those who were less fortunate this holiday season! Special shout out to all the Brothers who par-
Bro. Marlon Selmon.
ticipated and donated in the Jolly Jam event:
Donations were received from the following Brothers: Bro. Brian Green, Bro. Ron Hill, Bro. Bryan Simmons,
WM Duron Hanyesworth, JW Deron Pittman, Bro. Bryan Simmons, Bro. Greg Stotts, Bro. Phillip Ludd, and
Bro. Greg Stotts, Bro. Oliver Minall, Bro. Royal Gaskins, Bro. Mel Cannady, Bro. Lawrence Mercer, Bro. Oba-
Bro. Marlon Selmon.
diah Johnson, JW Deron Pittman, RW Bryce Gaylor, RW Tony Jews, Bro. Brian Tillman, SW Robert Cooper,
Bro. Emerson Sanchez II, and Bro. Marlon Selmon. onations were received from the following Brothers: Bro. Brian Green, Bro. Ron Hill, Bro. Bryan Simmons,
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Bro. Greg Stotts, Bro. Oliver Minall, Bro. Royal Gaskins, Bro. Mel Canady, Bro. Lawrence Mercer, Bro. Obadi-
ah Johnson, JW Deron Pittman, RW Bryce Gaylor, RW Tony Jews, Bro. Brian Tillman, SW Robert Cooper,
Bro. Emerson Sanchez II, and Bro. Marlon Selmon.