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Phylaxis Society Honors Williams and recognizes Bucks, Ballots, Brotherhood and Books Awardees |
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Thursday, 08 February 2007 |
RIVERSIDE
By Meagan Carter
John B. Williams, President of the International Phylaxis Society was the honored guest for the Annual 4 B's Luncheon held at the El Rancho Verde Country Club last week. Williams has a long history of activity with the Masons.
Williams, the author of high resolution photography, has written many articles and is published in nationally distributed magazines as well.
Born in 1941, Williams attended school in Miami, FL. He was so brilliant that he left school in the eleventh grade to accept an early admission to Morehouse College in Atlanta, GA. After graduation he taught mathematics in middle school before enlisting in the Air Force making a 20 year career out of the military and traveling all over the world. He became a Master Mason in December of 1972.
Members of both Eastern Stars and the Masons from as far away as Hawaii came to the event and paid tribute to Williams. Most called Williams dedicated, loving, kind, and mild mannered. He was commended for his work to preserve the history of Prince Hall Masonry.
The master of ceremonies for the event was Ronald Robinson, Most Worshipful Past Grand Master, Most Worshipful Prince Hall Grand Lodge, F & AM- State of California kept the program moving with his cache of jokes and stories. The program was complimented with the beautiful voice of Estella Johnson.
Dr. Ras Tafari Cannady, FPS, Life and President of the Inland Empire Chapter of Phylaxis made presentations to this year's recipients of the 4B's Ballots, Bucks, Brotherhood and Books.
Councilman Rikke Van Johnson was selected for his accomplishments at the ballot box for running and winning the 6th Ward council seat in San Bernardino and encouraging others to run for and get involved in politics.
The "Bucks" award was presented to Michael Smallwood, a local outstanding Realtor and successful businessman.
For Brotherhood, John Gray's actions were acknowledged for his work to help victims of Hurricane Katrina. He is attentive to members of the Masons and always helpful but he went above and beyond the call to duty when he actually went to New Orleans for a week to help others following the hurricane.
Cheryl Brown was awarded for "Books" because of her research work on the Underground Railroad.
Click HERE to view pictures.
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