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Prince Hall Shriners Gives Back To The Community
(L to R) PP James Holmes, Jr., Noble Jerry N. Key, Noble Kevin Holmes, Noble William Wofford, HPP Alvin E. Walker, Noble Damon Pettaway, PP Elliott E. Pyles, Pastor Samuel Washington, PP Ale- jandero J. Kelly, HPIP Michael Dozier, HPP Ronald C. Boykins, and Noble Jondexter Toombs.
Prince Hall Shriners
On December 15, 2021, Harram Temple No. 23, do- nated a total of $1,000 to two local non-profit organiza- tions.
The Temple presented a check in the amount of $500 to the East Tampa Business and Civic Association (ETBCA) at New Mt. Zion Missionary Baptist Church, 2511 E. Columbus Drive, Tampa FL 33605. Florida State Representative Di- anne Hart received the do- nation.
Another $500 check was presented to Pastor Samuel Washington, New Seasons Apostolic Min-
(L to R) HPP Ronald C. Boykins, Noble William Wofford, PP Ale- jandero J. Kelly, Noble Damon Pettaway, State Representative Di- anne Hart (Florida), Noble Jerry N. Key, HPP Alvin E. Walker, HPIP Michael Dozier, and Noble Jondexter Toombs.
On December 19, 2021, Harram Temple No. 23, Prince Hall Shriners, elected Noble Marc S. Brewing- ton, Tampa, Florida, as the Illustrious Potentate for the ensuing Shrine Year, 2022. Noble Brewington’s theme for the ensuing year is “Learn More! Do More! Be More!”
Harram Temple No. 23 is a non-profit 501 (c) (3) organi- zation. Some of the charitable endeavors and programs the Temple is involved with in- cludes and not limited to the following: Support to the Ed- ucational/Charity program, which covers (school sup- plies/book bags), Youth Men- toring, Big Brothers Big Sisters, Shriners As Mentors (SAM), Hillsborough County Branch NAACP Voter Educa- tion/Registration drives, Na- tional Community Health Initiative (NCHI), Metropoli- tan Ministries, East Tampa Business and Civic Associa- tion (ETBCA), New Seasons Apostolic Ministries (NSAM), the Homeless Outreach pro- gram through working in the community, annual holiday food basket distribution/give-a-way for those families who are less fortunate during the holiday season, the Watts Sanderson Jr. Memorial/Educational Scholarship program, and much more only to name a few!
According to Noble Brew- ington, Illustrious Poten- tate, “Harram Temple No. 23 is the Flagship Temple throughout the Desert of Florida and the Imperial Do- main (world)”, he said.
Reporter, HPIP Michael Dozier, Administrative As- sistant to the Illustrious Po- tentate.
Appointed Temple Officers for 2022
Chief Rabban, HPP An-
NOBLE MARC S. BREWINGTON Illustrious Potentate
Oriental Guide, Noble Jon- dexter Toombs
Treasurer, Noble Jerry N. Key
Assistant Treasurer,
Noble Anthony Pearson Recorder, Noble Landry
Alexander
Assistant Recorder, Noble
Jerel Turner
1st Ceremonial Master,
PP Louis E. Cortez
2nd Ceremonial Master,
HPP Ronald C. Boykins Captain of the Guard, Noble Larry Thompson
Outer Guard, Noble Kevin Holmes
Marshal, HPP David L. Northern, Jr.
Advisor to the Court (Har- ram Court No. 96, PP James C. Holmes, Jr.
Imperial Deputy of the Oasis (Tampa), HPIP Les- ley “Les” Miller, Jr.
Advisor to the Illustrious Potentate, PP Alejandero J. Kelly
Administrative Assistant to the Illustrious Potentate, HPIP Michael “Road Dawg” Dozier
Harram Temple No. 23 is a 501(c) (3) organization and the home of the Deputy Im- perial Potentate (A.E.A.O.N.M.S., Inc.), the Honorable PP Eric R. Myers.
istries (NSAM), 7416 E. Mo- hawk Avenue, Tampa, FL
33610.
These charitable dona-
tions have a huge impact and are beneficial for those who are less fortunate and in need. Since the COVID-19 pandemic, Harram Temple No. 23 has partnered with (NSAM) and provided cloth- ing and food for those in need.
The ETBCA improves the living conditions for chil- dren, families, seniors, and regularly provides food, clothing, and toys to the community as well.
Reporter, HPP Alvin E. Walker, Assistant Rabban.
Elects Illustrious
Potentate
thony E. Jones
Assistant Rabban,
Alvin E. Walker
HPP
High Priest & Prophet,
HPIP Johnnie D. Hi- Smith, Jr.
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