Monthly News Letter
January 2017
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Desert Divan of the Desert
Imperial Deputy of the Desert
PP Allen L. Hargrove Sr., No. 24
973-641-6018
[email protected]
Imperial Advisor of the Desert
PP David Lewis, No. 120
Imperial Organizer of the Desert
PP Larry Cotton No. 120
Chief Rabban
Anton M. Rudolph, Sr., No. 24
Assistant Rabban
PP Allen Waters, No. 24
High Priest and Prophet
Noble Eddie Davis, No.120
Recorder
Noble DeAndre Rudolph “Rudi”,No. 24
Telephone: 908-764-5611
Email: [email protected]
Treasurer
PP Oliver H. Jones No. 47
Telephone: 732-539-3358
Email: [email protected]
Message from the Deputy of the Desert
Greeting Nobles and Daughters of the Desert of New Jersey,
First of all I hope that this letter finds you and your families well and that you had a
Merry Christmas and I pray that you have a very prosperous New Year.
The Desert of New Jersey is making great will
Strides and we are now back on the map as one of the greatest and busiest Deserts in
the Domain. We had a great year in 2016 of team building and unity. “Team Unity” is
now up and running in full force. We are looking at even bigger and better things in the
year of 2017. Also the Desert of New Jersey Website should now be updated for your
viewing pleasure. It is my hope to see you all at our upcoming NJ Desert Conference.
In conclusion I would like to thank each and everyone of you for all of the great work
that help the Desert of New Jersey accomplish last year.
May God the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust him, so that you
may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit. Romans 15:13
Oriental Guide
Noble Charles F. Salley No. 24
1st Ceremonial Master
Noble Anthony D. Hale No. 120
2nd Ceremonial Master
PP Junius Phillips No. 120
Message from the Deputy for the Desert
Marshal
PP Warren P. Moore No. 24
Captain of the Guard
Noble Myles Halsted No. 73
Outer Guard
Noble Michael Cheeseborough No.
120
Legal Advisor
PP William J. Ewing, Esq., No. 24
Asst. Legal Advisor
Jessie Stubbs, Esq., No. 24
Medical Director
PP Dr. Kenneth Walton No. 24
Desert Photographer
PP Richard D. Scott No. 24
To the Nobles and Daughters of the Desert of New Jersey,
I would like to take this opportunity to wish each of you a Blessed and a Happy
New Year to you and your families.
My thanks to Noble Allen Hargrove as well as to the New Jersey Desert Divan and
Members for your hard work and dedication in making this Desert one we can all
be proud of.
Congratulations to all of the newly elected Potentates and Commandresses and
your Divans.
I sincerely look forward to working with you all in the ensuing year.
Dt. Brenda L. FitzGerald
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January 2017
Desert Divan for the Desert
Imperial Deputy for the Desert
HPC Brenda L. Fitzgerald, No. 118
609-871-8671
[email protected]
Imperial Advisor of the Desert
PP David Lewis, No. 120
Imperial Organizer for the Desert
Daughter Delores Sweat No. 118
Imperial Assistant Organizer for
the Desert
Daughter Delores A. Hackett, No.
118
First Lieutenant Commandress
Daughter Regina Littlejohn, No. 16
Second Lieutenant Commandress
Daughter Tolara DeLoatch, No. 136
High Priestess
Daughter Donna Robinson, No. 118
Oriental Guide
Daughter Brandi Daniel, No. 16
Recordress
Daughter Nicole Mingo-Horton, No. 16
Treasurer
Daughter Marjorie Ellis, No. 118
1st Ceremonial Daughter
Daughter Roslyn L. Sharper-Davis,
No. 135
2nd Ceremonial Master
Daughter Edie E. Fuller, No. 136
Inside Spy
Daughter Evette M. Davis, No. 135
Outside Spy
Daughter Terri Jackson, No. 135
Marshal
Daughter Mary W. Parham, No. 16
Assistant Marshal
Daughter Karen Hicks, No. 14
The Desert of New Jersey Accomplishments in 2016
1. Desert Planning Meeting where we introduced the “Team Unity” concept and vision
to the Nobles and Daughters
2. Hosted the 2016 Northeast Regional Gala Day
3. Dispersed Charity to the following Organizations
a. National Diabetes Initiative
b. St. Jude’s Children Hospital
c. National Association for the Advancement of Colored People
d. Desert of New Jersey Temple and Courts Scholarship Funds
e. New Jersey Voter registration
f. David’s Shoes
g. Breakfast with the Brown’s
h. Law Enforcement Officers Against Prostate Cancer Foundation (LEOAPCF)
i.
Boys and Girls Club of Monmouth County
j.
Organization for Autism and Research
k. Mercer Street Friends
4. Grilling For A Purpose Fundraiser
5. Church Visitation to Nia Fellowship Baptist Church, West Orange, New Jersey
6. Formation of our First Desert Website www.desertnj.org
The Desert of New Jersey Awards at Imperial Session in Tampa 2016
1. PP Allen L. Hargrove, Sr., (24) Imperial Deputy of the Desert of New Jersey was
awarded the Imperial Deputy of the Desert of the year
2. PP David B. Lewis, (120) Imperial Advisor of the Desert of New Jersey was awarded
the Imperial Advisor of the year
3. PP Larry Cotton, (120) Imperial Organizer of the Desert of New Jersey was awarded
the Imperial Organizer of the year
4. PP John M. Cyrus Imperial Deputy of the Oasis of New was awarded the Imperial
Deputy of the Oasis of the year
5. Noble Eddie L. Davis, Jr., (120) won 1st place in the Parade of Stars
6. Noble Anthony Pollard, (73) won 2nd place in the Parade of Stars
Desert Awards in the Desert of New Jersey
1. Daughter Kim Dove (16) was crowned 2016 Desert Queen
2. Daughter Regina Booker (118) was awarded the 2016 Desert Daughter of the Year
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January 2017
Election of Imperial Officers in the Desert of New Jersey
1. PP Thomas R. Hughes, Sr. (120) was elected as the Imperial Oriental Guide
2. PP Gary Sylvester, (24) was elected as the Imperial 2nd Ceremonial Master
Desert Temple and Court Events in the Month of January
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Saturday, January 7th –Khufu Temple No. 120 Wild Wild West Cabaret
Tuesday, January 10th-Zamora Court meeting
Saturday, January 14th-Zamora Temple Fish and Chicken Dinners
Sunday, January 15th-Azure Temple/Court meeting
Tuesday, January 17th-GolcondaTemple/Court meeting
Thursday, January 19th-Zamora Temple meeting
Tuesday, January 24th-Khufu Temple/Court meeting
Wednesday, January 25th-Mahja Temple/Court meeting
Saturday, January 28th-Golconda Temple/Court Soul Food Saturday
Sunday, January 29th-Zamora Court Fundraiser
Save the Date
1. Saturday, January 7th, 2017 Super Bowl Raffle Drawing at Minaret Temple Grenadier Club 6:00 PM.
Sponsored by the John T. Chapman Booster Club.
2. Friday, February 3rd-Sunday, February 5th, 2017-New Jersey Desert Conference, Sheraton Parsippany Hotel,
Parsippany, NJ. To make your Room Reservations call the Sheraton Parsippany Hotel directly at 973515-2000
or
copy
and
paste
the
following
link
into
a
web
browser
https://www.starwoodmeeting.com/Book/njdesertconnference2017. There will be a one night’s nonrefundable deposit required when you book your room.
3. April 27th-30th-42nd Imperial Potentate Carl Parker’s Testimonial. Thursday, April 27th thru Sunday, April 30th.
Double Tree by Hilton Hotel Sacramento, 2001 Point West Way, Sacramento, CA 95815. 916-929-8855.
www.doubletree.hilton.com, click on link Friends of Carl Parker
4. June 4th-Jubilee Day
5. July 6th-9th-Northeast Regional Gala Day, Tarrytown, New York
6. August 18th-24th-Imperial Session, Kansas City, MO. Online registration can be completed through the
Member’s Portal at http://aeaonms.org/
Temple Reports Due
1. Election Returns are due three (3) days after your Temple Elections
2. Temple Per Capita Taxes are due before January 20, 2017
Monthly News Letter
January 2017
In an effort to keep our Desert informed and connected as to what is going on, not only in our Desert but throughout the
Domain and in the Imperial Council as well. We will be doing this monthly newsletter that will be sent out to the
Nobles and Daughters in the Desert of New Jersey
Fraternally,
Allen L. Hargrove, Sr.
PP Allen L. Hargrove Sr., No. 24
Imperial Deputy of the Desert of New Jersey
Brenda L. Fitzgerald
Brenda L. Fitzgerald
Imperial Deputy for the Desert of New Jersey