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Prince Hall Grand Council

Royal & Select Masters of Virginia, PHA, Inc.

William E. Moore Jr.

Right Grand Thrice Illustrious Master

Welcome to the website of the Prince Hall Grand Council, Royal and Select Masters, Commonwealth of Virginia, Incorporated, Prince Hall Affiliated.

This site is to serve as a valuable resource to Illustrious Companions, brothers of the craft, and the public on all matters concerning Cryptic Masonry in Virginia. Our mission is simple:

    • preserve the traditions and teachings of Royal and Select Master Masonry,
    • promote Prince Hall Affiliated Royal and Select Masonry throughout Virginia,
    • educate and enlighten our members; expanding their knowledge of Royal and Select Masonry,
    • support the Most Worshipful Prince Hall Grand Lodge of Virginia in dispensing charity, promoting family values, and uplifting humanity.


This we do with fervency and zeal each day! We welcome you to maneuver through our site and enjoy the information that is provided. As you navigate our website, we hope you find it informative and enlightening, providing valuable information and insights.

RGTIM Message

The mission of this Grand Council is to preserve the traditions and teachings of Royal and Select Master Masonry. Develop and implement programs to educate and enlighten our members, provide an environment for our Illustrious Companions to expand their knowledge of Masonic principles, engage in personal growth, and promote the concepts of brotherly love, relief, and truth. We support the Most Worshipful Prince Hall Grand Lodge of Virginia in dispensing charity, promoting family values, and uplifting humanity.

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Message from the RGTIM

The Lord is my strength and my shield; my heart trusts in him, and he helps me. My heart leaps for joy, and with my song I praise him. ~ Psalm 28:7

I would like to express my sincere gratitude to the Illustrious Companions for electing me as your Right Grand Thrice Illustrious Master. I am deeply appreciative of this opportunity,
recognizing that it is made possible by the trust you, the Illustrious Companions, have placed in me and God’s Amazing Grace.

Some might suggest that I should express awe at this momentous occasion, but that is not my statement today. I am enthusiastic because I believe that every distinguished Illustrious Companion who stands in the East and holds the gavel of authority should be exceptionally equipped, competent, and prepared for the responsibilities ahead. I am ready and I’m confident in my abilities to get the job done. Why, because as my theme song states, “The reason why I walk big stepper and talk real big like I do is because I feel like God has shined a light on me.”

As I embark on this journey, I pledge to lead with anticipation of what is possible for our organization through servant leadership. I invite you to collaborate with me as we work together with enthusiasm, positivity, and purposeful intent to succeed and be extraordinary. Let us challenge the status quo and move beyond business as usual, transitioning our organization to focus on education and training for our Illustrious Companions, thereby providing them with greater knowledge in Masonry.

For this administration, our them is: “Be The Extraordinary: Challenge Your Thinking, Forget Business as Usual”. I chose this theme to inspire confidence in pursuing ambitious goals. I hope it encourages you to challenge the status quo, embrace challenges and add “”extra”” effort to make ordinary things extraordinary.

Illustrious Companions, this is our call to action, together we can achieve the extraordinary and move this grand council to higher heights if we just trust in each other and trust in the Lord. I
leave you with this last thought from the Holy Writ. And let us not grow weary while doing good, for in due season we shall reap if we do not lose heart ~ Galatians 6:9

I pray that you will always keep this in mind as we work to bring our plans to fruition.

Thank You and May God continue to Bless you with Grace, Mercy, and Peace.