national sojourners, inc

National Sojourners, Inc.

Service to the Craft

National Sojourners, Inc. 12010 Fraternal Liaison Breakfast


• Introduction to the Bridge of Light

Brother Bill Turner, Lt Col, USAF, Ret.

National 1st Vice President

• Bridge of Light Programs - Patriotic

Brother Bob McConnell, COL, USAF, Ret.

National 2nd Vice President

• Bridge of Light Programs - Education and Youth

Brother Keye Perry, Lt Col, USAF, Ret.

National 3rd Vice President

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Who are the National Sojourners?

Leaders of the Uniformed Services United by Masonic Brotherhood

PROUDLY SERVING THE CAUSE OF PATRIOTISM



Purposes of National Sojourners, Inc

The Purposes of National Sojourners shall be

to organize Commissioned Officers, Warrant Officers, Senior Non-Commissioned Officers

of the uniformed services (past and present) of the United States,

and Honorary Members, who are Master Masons, into Chapters,

for the promotion of good fellowship among its members,

for assisting such as may be overtaken by adversity or affliction,

for cultivating Masonic ideals,

for supporting all patriotic aims and activities in Masonry,

for developing true Patriotism and Americanism throughout the Nation,

for bringing together representatives of the uniformed forces of the United States

(past and present) in a united effort to further the military need of National Defense,

and for opposing any influence whatsoever calculated to weaken the National Security.


Bridge of LightNational

SojournersMasonry &

Appendant Bodies



• Chairman: Brother RADM William “Gene” Sizemore

• Responsibilities:– Advise National President on all matters affecting fraternal

relations

– Be alert to changes in rules and edits in the various Grand

Jurisdictions

– Suggest ways to increase the effectiveness of the National

Sojourners Bridge of Light program


National Fraternal Relations Committee



National Fraternal Relations Committee

Representatives• Royal Order of Scotland

• Cryptic Masons

• Royal Arch Masons

• Knights of the York

Cross of Honor

• Scottish Rite

• Shriners

• DeMolay

• Conference of Grand

Masters

• Conference of Grand

Secretaries

• Tall Cedars

• Hi-Twelve

• Masonic Service

Association


• Develop and coordinate the National Sojourners BOL

Program

• Furnish guidance to Chapters

• Meet and report at National Conventions and

meetings

• Motivate chapters to conduct robust BOL Programs

and recognize those who do ~

Odie R. Howell Jr. Bridge of Light Award


National Bridge of Light Committee


• General ~ establish liaison with local Masonic Lodges &

Appendant Bodies

• Promotion & Reporting

– Make annual chapter visits to local Masonic Lodges

– Encourage Sojourners to attend at least one Blue Lodge

meeting plus a presentation of the three Blue Lodge

Degrees annually

– Visit with local Masonic Youth Groups

– Present BOL CertificatesNational Sojourners, Inc. 9

Chapter Bridge of Light Committee


• Promotion & Reporting (cont’)– Include significant local Masonic events in the Chapter

Bulletin

– Publish BOL articles in The Sojourner

– Submit an annual BOL Report

• Implement BOL Programs


Chapter Bridge of Light Committee



BOL Programs

Youth

Programs

Patriotic

Programs

Educational

Programs

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Patriotic Programs

Folding the FlagHistoric FlagsBuilding the Flag



When Duty’s DoneColor GuardsToast to the Flag

Patriotic Programs



Masonic & Patriotic Parades

Patriotic Programs

Degree Teams



Flag Pageants

Patriotic Programs



Historic Events

Patriotic Programs



Patriotic Programs

Veteran Recognition

Events



BOL Programs

Youth

Programs

Patriotic

Programs

Educational

Programs




Educational Programs

The Story of

National Sojourners


• Conducted by local Sojourner Chapters

• Special guests are the Masters & Wardens

• Usually a dinner event which highlights one or

more of the programs which National

Sojourners can provide to the Blue Lodge



Masters & Wardens Night


• Emphasis is usually a focus on our flags, our

National Ensign, the military, or patriotic history

• Examples

– By the Dawn’s Early Light — a program that tells

the story of the Star Spangled Banner and

concludes properly singing the National Anthem

– Others



Tailored Patriotic Programs



BOL Programs

Youth

Programs

Patriotic

Programs

Educational

Programs




Youth Programs“ teaching young Americans about America”



Where We Find Students

• Family members

• Neighbors & Friends

• Local Schools

• JROTC

• Boy & Girl Scouts

• Masonic Youth (Priority)

Student Qualifications

• Outstanding young Americans

• Exhibit leadership potential

High school age:

- Freedoms Foundation – rising

Juniors & Seniors

- Regional – 11th & 12th graders

• Other criteria set by the

sponsor




Joint

Military Order of World Wars &

National Sojourners

Regional Conferences





• Past Themes:

– 2002: The Pledge of Allegiance

– 2003: Old Glory

– 2004: The American's Creed

– 2005: American Heroes

– 2006: National Expansion

– 2007: The Benefits of Space Exploration

– 2008: Patriotic Quotes

• Prizes

– 1st Place: $2000 Savings Bond

– 2nd Place: $1000 Savings Bond

– 3rd Place: $500 Savings Bond

Essay Contest


• Nearly 3,000 medals presented annually

• Available to all ROTC/JROTC units upon request

• Presented to cadets who have done the most to encourage and demonstrate the ideals of Americanism by deed or conduct or both; and who have demonstrated potential for outstanding leadership.


JROTC & ROTC Programs

John Jones



Summary

• The National Sojourners, Inc., is committed to its Service to the Craft

through its Bridge of Light programs !!

• Through our wide variety of patriotic, educational, and youth programs,

we strive to develop a liaison, a bonding, and a friendship between

National Sojourners and the rest of Freemasonry …

• We need your help to:

− Promote and encourage the use of our programs (e.g., Masonic

education forums, Grand Lodge websites, DDGM conferences, etc.)

− Put us to work — especially as your patriotic resource and in your

outreach to Masonic Youth

− Build the Super Highway of productive Bridges of Light



Summary

For more information about our programs

or to schedule one of our programs

please contact us as follows:

National Secretary

Brother Major Nelson Newcombe

(703) 765-5000

E-Mail: [email protected]

mailto:[email protected]

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