updated 6/1/05
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The 2004 GMWP House was dedicated on Sunday May 22, 2005. Shown in the photo at right from left to right are Electrician Brother Rick Brown (PM 114), GMWP Director and 2005 Junior Grand Deacon Brother Tom Boduch, 2004 Senior Grand Deacon Brother Bill Fulks, 2004 Grand Master Richard Durham Sr. and his son Brother Richard Durham Jr.

Cleveland HFH's board Vice President Lena Barber welcomed everyone to the dedication and expressed her appreciation for all the volunteers who helped build the house.

Past Board President Mr. Bob Sain offered an invocation. He also recognized the hard work and dedication of Past Grand Master Charles Eads and Brother Walter Brooks. Both brethren died in December 2004. PGM Eads was instrumental in promoting the VISION 2013 movement in its early days and supported Cleveland HFH. Brother Walter Brooks operated Cleveland HFH's thrift shop.

GMWP Director Brother Tom Boduch then recognized the Masons and Lodges who had donated money, labor and materials to build the house. Cleveland HFH Construction supervisor Jerry Franitza added the names of many local volunteers. Homeowner Traci Nale and her 5 children (shown in photo at left) expressed her appreciation for her new home.

Brother Jem Hames, a Past Master Pickens Star Lodge #220 Jasper, Georgia then led the assembled group in A LITANY FOR SHELTER. He expressed his appreciation for the opportunity to work on this house, and mentioned that his home Lodge in Georgia has become actively involved with their local HABITAT affiliate.

2004 Grand Master Richard Durham then presented Traci (photo at left) with a Holy Bible and the key to her new home. He instructed her to use the Bible to guide her life and those of her children.

Cleveland HFH Past Board President Don Rollens expressed his appreciation for all the work done on the house. He then led the group in a LITANY OF DEDICATION. Afterward, hot dogs and hamburgers were grilled out side and everyone enjoyed a first meal in the new home.