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The Honorable Richard S. Kim

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  2007-2008 OFFICERS
OF
THE SOVEREIGN GRAND LODGE, I.O.O.F.
 
 
 
    Richard S. Kim-HI                          Sovereign Grand Master    
Richard G.'Dick' Prolux-WI            Dep. Sov. Grand Master
Paul J. Cuminale-CT                      Sovereign Grand Warden
Terry L. Barrett-IL                      Sovereign Grand Secretary
Harless A. Turner-WV                Sovereign Grand Treasurer
Vernon R. South Sr.-HI                 Sovereign Grand Marshal
Dougles E. Pittman-CO              Sovereign Grand Conductor
Kenneth D. Higgins-MO               Sovereign Grand Chaplain
Michelle L. Heckart-IA                 Sovereign Grand Musician
Kenneth A. Caruthers-TN            Sovereign Grand Guardian
J. L. Braught-NM                      Sovereign Grand Messenger
Brig. Gen. Charles N. Thomas-KY                Aide-de-Camp
Robert J. Robbins-CO                              Immediate PSGM
 
 

MOTTO: Together, let's do it!

 
THEME: Let us not dwell on what we once were, but what we shall become. Be alert and ready to take on new and different challenges, problems and opportunities; and let us not to be afraid of changes for the good of the Order.
 
GUIDE: The Bible, Ritual and Code of General laws.
 
AIM : All for one and one for all: Odd Fellowship as a World Wide Fraternal Organization - the Independent Order of Odd Fellows.                                   
 
CHALLENGE: Each member to sponsor two new members during 2008. Prospective members are everywhere, your family, your community and those that you meet along the way. Wear an emblem, create the opportunity to talk about Odd Fellowship carry an application in your pocket.
 
GOAL: Each jurisdiction to formulate a comprehensive and effective public relations program which will enhance our efforts to increase membership. We need to improve our communications and create an extensive public recognition of who, what and where the Odd Fellows are in our communities and around the world. Let us unite all Odd Fellows and Rebekahs around the world together with a strong bond and common purpose.
 

FLOWER: Hibiscus.

 
COLORS: Red and Yellow.

 

HYMNS: Let There Be Peace On Earth.
                 In the Garden.
                The Lord's Prayer.
 

SONGS: Somewhere Over the Rainbow.

               Where I Live There Are Rainbows.
 
PATRIOTIC SONG: God Bless America .
 
SCRIPTURES:  Mathew 7:7-8; 1 Corinthians 13:4-7
 
DEDICATION:  I dedicate this year to my wife, who faithfully keeps the fires burning while I barnstorm to the various jurisdictions of the Order and to my family. To  PSGMs Dupray, Riley and Lawson for encouraging me to 'go for it'. To Al & Shirley Streck for being there for me as my escort and encouraging me all the way. To Bro. Rich Heflin and all of my Brothers and Sisters in Hawaii who encourage and support me in every endeavor and to all of my Brothers and Sisters in Odd Fellowship throughout the world.