A Message from the Grand Commander
LTC Thomas P Curtis, GCTJ, GMTJ
EXCELLENT NEWS
 There have been a number of activities at the United Nations, in which the OSMTH has played a significant role. You may be familiar with some of them.
- CoNGO Elections in Geneva.
As you know, the UN CoNGO held its major elections in Geneva on the first three days of March and the OSMTH was once again elected to its Board of Delegates. This was an important move forward in that it meant that we would continue to play a significant role as a Non-Governmental Organization in Special Consultative Status. It was a difficult event in which to participate, given the stormy weather that hit Europe just at that time. As a result, our special representative, Chev Simon LeFevre, was only able to participate, in person, on the last day. However, he was able to forward our case for consideration electronically. We were well enough appreciated for all that we had done through the years that we won election to remain an active participant for the next several years.
Of singular importance, in addition, our Grand Master was elected as Vice President at large for the CoNGO. This will mean that he will be working in close concert with the CoNGO President Dr. Liberato Bautista in many of the major concerns of that UN body as well as our own. The Grand Master has already been contacted by President Bautista regarding working together in upcoming projects.
As mentioned in my earlier news letter, all this was a reflection of a recognition of the work that OSMTH has done as an international “bridge builder”.
- In keeping with our past support, the OSMTH, through private subscription, contributed to the publication of the Handbook for the UN NGO Committee on the Status of Women. This is one of our supplemental concerns at the UN and reflects our ongoing effort to back a sustainable world development. Look below to see photos of our letter of support and the cover of the book.
As ever in Christ
NNDNN
Fraternally yours,
Non Nobis, Domine, Non Nobis, Sed Nomini Tuo Da Gloriam
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