12/08/2026
GRAND EDICT #019
To: All Members of IOGT Liberia
From: MWB. Alfred Cheeks, GCT/GL/IOGT/RL
Subject: Disbandment of the 119th Anniversary Committee and Constitution of the 119th Anniversary Steering Committee and Subcommittees
Date: August 10, 2026
BRETHREN OF THE MYSTIC TIE,
Good morning.
Let me, in a special way, extend my sincere appreciation and thanks to all Grand Officers, Chief Templars of Subordinate Lodges, and other invited Brethren who graced yesterday's 2026 Grand Quarterly Communication. Your presence, participation, and contributions made the occasion meaningful and successful.
I also wish to extend special appreciation to the 119th Anniversary Committee for the report presented during the Quarterly Communication. The report provided an important foundation and set the stage for additional inputs and discussions, which ultimately led to the final outcome and decisions concerning our upcoming Anniversary celebration.
In view of the foregoing, and in the interest of efficiency, coordination, and effective ex*****on, I hereby disband the 119th Anniversary Committee and constitute a smaller and more effective 119th Anniversary Steering Committee, together with the necessary subcommittees, to coordinate and execute the activities leading to our 119th Anniversary Celebration scheduled for September 13, 2026.
I. 119TH ANNIVERSARY STEERING COMMITTEE
Name Role
● MWB. Alfred Cheeks Ex-Officio
● WB. Samuel Thompson Chairman
● WB. Sarlee Sartee Co-Chairman
● WS. Kermu D. Karlos Secretary
● WB. Emmanuel S. Savis Member
● WB. Charles Bigboy Gibson Member
● WB. Tarpeh U-Sayee PRO
II. COMMITTEE ON HALL & RECEPTION
Name Role
● WB. P. Alex Moore Ex-Officio
● WS. Kermu D. Karlos Chairman
● WB. Michael Chu Nepay Secretary
● WB. Anthony Kermu Member
● WB. George K. Bidloh Member
● WS. Velma H. Nuefville Member
● WS. Nelly Robertson Member
III. COMMITTEE ON REFRESHMENTS
Name Role
● WB. Bobby L. Bailey Ex-Officio
● WS. Beatrice T. Sieh Chairman
● WS. Melvina Otto Co-Chairman
● WB. Anthony Roberts Member
●WB. Bai J. Anderson Member
● WB. Alphonso T. Mansarray Member
● WB. Alphonso M. Sherman Member
IV. COMMITTEE ON CONFERMENT
Name Role
● MWB. Alfred Cheeks Chairman
● WB. Sarlee Sartee Co-Chairman
● WB. Charles Bigboy Gibson Member
● WB. Dr.Tarpeh U-Sayee Member
● WB. Christopher Steel Member
● WS. Kermu D. Karlos Member
REPORTING STRUCTURE
Please note that the Committee on Hall & Reception and the Committee on Refreshments shall report directly to the 119th Anniversary Steering Committee.
All committees are therefore expected to work closely with the Steering Committee, maintain effective communication, and carry out their respective responsibilities in a timely and professional manner.
WORD OF CONGRATULATIONS
As your leader, let me congratulate all the Brethren who have been appointed to serve on these committees. Your appointments represent a call to duty and an opportunity to contribute meaningfully to the successful celebration of our 119th Anniversary.
I encourage each appointed Brother and Sister to approach this assignment with commitment, unity, discipline, cooperation, and the spirit of service that has characterized our great Order.
Together, let us make the 119th Anniversary Celebration on September 13, 2026, a memorable and successful occasion worthy of the history, tradition, and principles of IOGT Liberia.
And so, we move!
🎩👁️👣
MWB. Alfred Cheeks
Grand Chief Templar
Grand Lodge of IOGT Liberia
From WB: Bro. Dr. Tarpeh Lasanah U-sayee Jr, PRO, Grand Lodge of IOGT Liberia
