Page 17 - Sojourner Newsletter-Summer 2025 _V2

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Brother Ed Nolte, PNP, PNC, (Trustees Chairman), presented to the voting delegates, the following National
Sojourners 2025-2026 budget. The voting delegates approved the budget for the ensuing year.

The convention was recessed and then reconvened for the President’s Banquet wherein the following
activities ensued after dinner:

Speaker for the Presidents Banquet: Brother Sergeant Joshua Todd Lean, (Pittsburgh Chapter 38 and Isaac
Craig Camp), spoke about his experiences in the military, Freemasonry, and what brings those two walks of
life together is the National Sojourners. He gave a very heart-felt and moving presentation and it was well
received and appreciated by the Brethren and ladies attending.
Grand Dame recipients were Joan Schwebel and Linda Sanner.
Installation Ceremonies were conducted by Brother William G.L. Turner, Installing Officer.
Presentations were made to the outgoing and incoming National Presidents and Grand Dame Carolyn
Diamond.
Remarks were given from the newly installed National President.

With the completion of business and festivities, the 105th ANC was closed following the Chaplain’s
benediction.
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