Omega Frater Rev. Alexander Smith elected President of the General Grand Masonic Congress

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On July 28, 2010, during the 95th Biennial Session in Baton Rouge, LA, the Illustrious Most Worshipful Reverend Alexander Hendrix Smith, 33º was elected President of the General Grand Masonic Congress, Ancient Free and Accepted Masons, of the United States of America. President Smith, who currently resides in Apopka, Fla., is the first person from the state of Florida to be elected as President of the General Grand Masonic Congress.

Smith was appointed as As-sistant General Recorder in 1992. While serving in that appointed capacity he expressed the desire to one day be elevated and elected to the office of Congress President. For the past 18 years he has diligently and faithfully worked his way up through various the offices within the Congress to achieve his goal. He previously served as General Grand Recorder, General Grand Secretary, and for the last six years served as 1st Vice President. When asked if he had a vision statement, his response was; “Chosen Servants of God’s Inner Circle.”

President Smith was born in Thomasville, GA., the oldest of five siblings. He was raised and educated there until the age of 14 by his grandparents.

While visiting his parents in Florida, his feet got stuck in the sand and have been here ever since.

A graduate of Orange County Schools, furthered his education at Florida A&M University receiving a Bachelor of Science degree in Agricultural Education with a minor in Horticultural Science; a graduate of Apopka’s Citizens Police Academy; a Certified Horticultural Professional by the State of Florida; and is currently pursuing a Master’s Degree from The Reformed Theological Seminary.

President Smith is married to Linda C. Smith and the father of five. He has been employed by Orange County Schools for the past 33 years. He has been selected by his peers as one of the five finalists for teacher of the year at Dr. Phillips High School for four years during his 23 year tenure; nominated by his students for Who’s Who among Agricultural Educators; held the position of President of the Orange County Association of Agricultural Educators for 12 years and is currently serving his fifth year again as President. Smith previously served as President of the Florida Association of Agricultural Educators and has served on numerous committees and advisory boards on the local, state, and national levels. He has been instrumental in recruiting minorities into his field of study by involving himself and his students alike in national publications and national videos designed to recruit minorities. He is a proud member of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc.

He has served with distinction in numerous capacities within the Masonic Organization. He is a Past Most Worshipful Grand Master of The Most Worshipful Prince Hall Grand Lodge AF&AM of Florida, Inc. and the Founder and Executive Director of the Prince Hall Scholarship and Economic Development Foundation.

Not only is he an educator, but most importantly he is a child of God. Having accepted the calling into the Ministry, he is the Associate Pastor of New Hope Missionary Baptist Church in Apopka, Florida. His favorite scripture in the Bible is “If any man be in Christ he is a new creature.”

The Most Worshipful Prince Hall Grand Lodge AF&AM of Florida has planned a Congratulatory Reception to honor and pay tribute to his election as Congress President. The Reception will be held on Saturday, Aug. 21, 2010 at 3 p.m. at the Grand East Temple located at 1199 Bruton Blvd. in Orlando, Fla. MW Kenneth C. Holley, 33º is the Grand Master of The MWPHGL AF&AM of Florida. The public is cordially invited to attend this celebration.

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