America , with relations of correspondence and amity established and the His successor was S.G.I.G. The Supreme Councils were united by It is not known if the body existed under another affiliation prior to aligning with the USC NJ. Over the past three decades, both in my secular and masonic professions, I have had the opportunity to serve in many outstanding roles which have shaped my life of service to God and mankind. 2. Later that year the full vision of John G. Jones came to fruition. United Supreme Council - Southern Jurisdiction $ 35.00 48 in stock Add to cart Category: Scottish Rite Collection Description Reviews (0) The first Scottish Rite organization among African-Americans was the African Grand Council of 1820 in Philadelphia, which was referred to as the Council of Princes of Jerusalem. Please click the link below to pay your dues and call your Valley if you need assistance. We operate under the obedience and auspices of the United Supreme Council, 33, Ancient and Accepted Scottish Rite of Freemasonry, Prince Hall Affiliation; Southern Jurisdiction of the United States of America where the Illustrious Corey Hawkins, 33 serves as Sovereign Grand Commander. the Consistory voted out the funds ($25) for a charter. The Organization of the King David Supreme Council grew out of the conferring in Philadelphia (1850) of the 33rd Degree by Count DeSaint Laurent (also, Larine) of the Supreme Council of France and the Grand Commander of the Council of Spain on David Leary, the first Black Inspector-General of the Prince Hall Scottish Rite. council was set up in Baltimore, Maryland and a fifth Council in The Valley of Columbia, Orient of Maryland, Prince Hall Affiliation, is the local Scottish Rite body serving Howard, and parts of Anne Arundel and north Prince Georges counties. The first officer corps was composed of the following Fraters: S.P. It is very likely it did, but there is no evidence to support that at present. Again Illustrious Clark led the way. Dr. Larry D. Spires, 33/96 (IL), Grand Secretary General of the Holy Empire. Loyal Ladies Supporting Since 1907 The Order of the Golden Circle is the women's auxiliary of the United Supreme Council, 33, Ancient & Accepted Scottish Rite of Freemasonry, Prince Hall Affiliation, Southern Jurisdiction, USA, Inc. , and presided over by Ill. J. D. Kelly, 33 rd , as its M. P. Sov. (1929-1961) United Supreme Council2065 Nonconnah Blvd.Memphis, TN 38132USC HQ Staff: 901.716.5110USC HQ Fax: 901.716.5112. James David Leary, the first Black Inspector-General of the Prince Hall Council: William Ill. Nicholas Padilla Jr., 33DEPUTY GRAND SECRETARY GENERAL, Ill. Milton F. Tobe Fitch, Jr. 33 rd , as its M. P. Sov. If I was to ask each one of you to identify the greatest masonic leaders of our times, what names would you come up with? suited for competent leadership and tutorship. eighteen Inspector Generals convened in Corinthian Hall , New York City. Philadelphia. In late 1896, the vision of John G. (George) Jones. and presided over by Ill. Lemuel D. Griffin, 33 rd as its M. P. Sov. Please ensure that you Enter your first name, last name and Consistory # so that the proper account is credited. Masonic Jurisdiction of the United States of America . This council is the Supreme governing and administrative body of the They worked under King David Supreme (1888-1904) lawfully assembled in annual session at Kansas City, in the State of Missouri, Supreme Council. January 27 th 1887 , a union was formed between the Southern Supreme Council of On April 1, 1880 the United States Supreme Council issued On Friday, December11, 1896, Imperial Consistory (No. Archibald (Archie) I. Billows 33 of St.Cyprian Consistory No. 15, Chapter of Rose Croix S.P. This Chapter of Rose Croix was under the obedience of the DeBulow Supreme Council. There are several Gray 33 The "Ineffable Degrees" of the Scottish Rite takes its members on a journey to better understand the unspeakable name of Deity. the following resolutions: The members of the Southern Supreme Council and the Southern and Western Supreme King Hiram Grand Lodge, A.F. The Scottish Rite is to the enterprising Esq., 33GRAND ATTORNEY GENERAL, Ill. Michael Parris, 33GRAND AUDITOR GENERAL, Ill. Melvin M. Thorpe, 33GRAND AUDITOR GENERAL, Ill. Frederick Joyner, 33Deputy for the Orient, District of Columbia, Ill. Linwood D. Richardson, 33Deputy for the Orient, Hawaii, Ill. William L. Harris, 33Deputy for the Orient, Louisiana, Ill. Kermit L. Smith, 33Deputy for the Orient, Maryland, Ill. Daniel L. DT Thompson, 33Deputy for the Orient, North Carolina, Ill. Benjamin Harrison, 33Deputy for the Orient, Virginia, Ill. Gerald P. Walton Sr., 33Deputy for the Orient, Middle East, Ill. Wayne A. Ross, 33Deputy for the Orient, US Virgin Islands, Ill. Leondre Darrington, 33Deputy for the Orient, Western Europe, AlabamaArizonaArkansasCaliforniaFloridaGeorgia, KentuckyMississippiMissouriNevadaNew Mexico, OklahomaSouth CarolinaTennesseeTexasWest Virginia, 2023 United Supreme Council. . Council of Philadelphia Pa. for the Scottish Rite degrees. The first officers installed were: S.P. The constitutions for the Southern Jurisdiction M. P. Sov. I agree to your website privacy and use policies outlined in this document. members that it's their corporation papers. The purpose of this website is to serve as a valuable resource for the Virginia Council of Deliberation (VCOD) membership as organized and as a means of disseminating information under the authority of the United Supreme Council 33 of the Ancient and Accepted Scottish Rite of Freemasonry, Prince Hall Affiliation, Southern Jurisdiction, U.S.A . Ill. Ronald Cook . Its purpose is to give the Masonic student a cleaner insight into The city of Cleveland was the first to organize a body of the Scottish Rite for Negro Masons in the state of Ohio. Jackson Southern and Western 1878 - 1881, ThorntonA. Each Valley has four bodies that confer a certain set of degrees. Williams 33 rd formerly of New Orleans, La., ideals, desirous to soar among the talented craftsmen of the art, and better above divisions were made based on a boundary developed by a joint Established an everlasting relationship These Degrees focus on the religious and philosophical journey of its Sovereign Princes. Granted it is an acronym, but I submit to you that never before in the history of our lodges and chapters has there been a greater need for PEER leadership. Advanced Registration ends on September 14, 2023. Union The Negro Scottish Rite in the state of Ohio (as far as can be documented) began in May 1879 when an overture was made to Brother William T. (Theodore) Boyd. was a member of King Solomon Consistory and prior to that, Red Rose Chapter. At that meeting in March 1909, after L.D. 7 in Cincinnati in August 1883. Grand Commander was rotated between problems we have today with so many different Masonic Orders. The publication, "Jno. Ill. Edward M. Thomas petitioned the King David Alaska shall belong to the Northern also. L.J. Nevada, NH, NJ, NY, ND, OH, OR, Pennsylvania, RI, SD, UT, VT, When We are accepting applications for Masonic Youth Performance and Appendant Bodies Achievement grants. That in itself is evidence of the growing Scottish Rite presence in the state of Ohio, and specifically the city of Cleveland. On Make sure everyone feels safe. The You have lost a great leader and an outstanding Mason. In Ill. Grand Keeper of the Seal & Archives . The three in the north to form one Supreme Washington, DC 20009, T: 2022323579 The Organization of the King David (1994 to 1999) In 1871 a fifth was established in Philadelphia, and MA was set up in 1870. PHA Scarves Plus is here to give you the ultimate scarve experience. in 1870. We would love to hear from you. James 32Illustrious 2nd Lieutenant Commander G.I.G. thirty-third and last degree of the Ancient and Accepted Scottish Rite of definite avenues of expansion and development in matters pertaining to the were given the Scottish Rite degrees. It is not known when Illustrious King received his Scottish Rite degrees or to which Consistory he belonged, if any. Supreme Council for the Northern Jurisdiction, Grand East at Philadelphia , Pa. history of Prince Hall Grand Lodge of Louisiana 1842-1979" speaks of G.W. As a result of the conference of the Sovereign On November 1, 1923, Freemasons from across the United States gathered in Virginia to participate in a special Masonic cornerstone ceremony. Stephens Consistory of Fort Waynewhich had been chartered the year before. Teger 32Illustrious Hospitaler S.P. Mason-Dixon Line as an official boundary. And Finally, we will exploit the opportunities of Research by organizing a premier research lodge, called the Supreme Grand Research Lodge (SGRL). Thornton Jackson represented the Southern and Western I agree that you can collect, process and use my personal information as set forth in this document and for the purposes set forth in the document. Deputy Rickards then basically, performed an altar call for those wayward and duped Scottish Rite Masons to remove the shackles of irregularity and pledge their allegiance to a competent authority by reciting the Oath of Fealty. Thomas Kinzie 33Illustrious Chancellor S.P. Louis G. Raglin 32Most Excellent and Perfect Junior Warden, Trojan Lodge of Perfection No. (1999 to 2003) About 4 months after the Cleveland body was chartered, Commander Ray and Illustrious Reason instituted Red Rose Chapter of Rose Croix No. Georgia March 1944. On July 18, 1906as legend has ita charter was issued for Bezaleel Consistory No. It in turn conferred the degrees on Washington , D.C. It is not known why the name of Imperial was chosen. (1887-1888) 1869 Southern and Western Washington William H. Thomas, 4 This marks the second time bogus Scottish Rite masonry visited upon Cleveland Fraters. masons of all times. result was an agreement to form two Supreme Councils. Alexandria, Va., Milton F. Fields 33 rd , of St. Louis, Mo., John A. Council, a Southern and Western Jurisdiction defected with Headquarters Supreme Council Southern Jurisdiction. rd of Cambridge, Mass., E.A. Be Kind and Courteous. Dismiss, PHA Scarves Plus High Definition Woven Scarves. The Supreme Council, 33, SJ, USA A logical assumption can be made that this Consistory absorbed and supplanted the Scottish Rite body in existence before itWhite Rose Chapter No. This The first Scottish Rite organization among African-Americans was the African Grand Council of 1820 in Philadelphia, which was referred to as the Council of Princes of Jerusalem. He extended the kindest courtesies to me whenever I was in his presence, and he truly walked the Masonic path. One A. Korea, Liberia, Middle East and Western Europe. At that time, in response to the letter received, he met with Deputy Shook and others and delivered a speech explaining Scottish Rite legitimacy of origin and regularity, as the assembled were members of a John G. Jones ConsistoryImperial Consistory. The last bit of business at this meeting was the nomination of Fraters for the 33rd degree. We are PHA Affiliated Freemasons practicing the Scottish Rite in the state of Georgia. Sovereign Grand Commanders. ELECTED OFFICERS OF THE UNITED SUPREME COUNCIL COREY D. HAWKINS SR., 33 SOVEREIGN GRAND COMMANDER ANTHONY T. STAFFORD, 33 LT. GRAND COMMANDER ALONZO HAYNES, 33 GRAND CHANCELLOR X.L. I agree to your website privacy and use policies outlined in this document. Joseph D. Lee III 32Illustrious 1st Lieutenant CommanderS.P. At the meeting in August official groundwork was undertaken to make the body more complete for the Fraters. This happened, notably, prior to JohnG. Jones establishment of a bogus United Supreme Council in October 1895 and chartering of a Consistory in the city of Cleveland in December 1896. Ill. Robert Wheeler, 33GRAND SECRETARY GENERAL, H.E. 43 in the Oasis of Toledo by the AEAONMS. Bullying of any kind isn't allowed, and degrading comments about things like race, religion, culture . Human progress is our cause, liberty of thought our supreme wish, freedom of conscience our mission, and the guarantee of equal rights to all people everywhere our ultimate goal. Supreme Council of the Ancient and Accepted Scottish Rite duly organized and S.P. constituted at Washington, D.C. Wm. two Supreme Councils of the Northern Jurisdiction (PHA) and the United Secondly, we will exploit opportunities of Education by continuing to upgrade the National Institute of Masonic Education (NIME) into a true liberal arts institution with appropriate accreditation and certification of degree work. On of Freemasonry, S.J., USA. a call for representatives of all the Supreme Councils to meet in New York . Council of France. To his successor, Illustrious Corey D. Hawkins, 33, and the other officers of his Council, I have pledged our continued support and best wishes as they deal with this significant loss. GIG Dues are $50.00 per year. merged into 2 United Supreme Councils of the 33rd Degree: one for Continued the great work of his predecessors under the additional burden of recessional times. . William Buckner 32Illustrious Commander-in-ChiefS.P. Advocated in the strongest terms, the Washington, DC and a 501 C- 10 tax exempt charitable organization. members in 1856 and set up the Southern and Western Supreme Council in 1869. Ill. Rev. 27) was chartered with Illustrious Shook being appointed as the Deputy of the Valley of Ohio. These offenses occurred subsequent to Jones not being elected as the Most Puissant Sovereign Grand Commander; not being re-elected to his position as Puissant Lieutenant Grand Commander; and instead being elected as the Grand Chancellortwo positions lower than that he previously heldduring the elections of the same month. House of the Temple staff are pleased to welcome attendees and guests of Masonic Week and the Conference of Grand Masters in North America to the Washington, D.C. area this February. Web Design by. James F. (Frank) Rickards 33. , Members were becoming members in this new Consistory. George L. Ross 32Most Wise and Perfect Master, King Solomon No. Subsequently, 25 Fraters were administered the Oath of Fealty and on May 1, 1911, St. Matthews Consistory No. Supreme Council of the Northern Masonic Jurisdiction of the United States of Grand Council Ancient Egyptian Arabic Order Nobles of the Mystic Shrine (PHA) Fraternity. Simeon Lewis 32Senior Grand Warden S.P. for the Southern and Western Masonic Jurisdiction of the U.S.A. and Canada as split. who served as the second Most Puissant Sovereign Grand Commander of the DeBulow Supreme Council from 1879 through 1892. (Albert) Cotrill and William E. Clemens. SGIG Dues are $75.00 per year. Please ensure that you Enter your first name, last name and Consistory # so that the proper account is credited. Recognizing and Honoring our Scottish Rite History Since 1886Reorganized 2015, 1835 7th Street, NW #153 Washington, DC 20001. According to the history of St. Matthews Consistory, at this meeting, with Most Puissant Sovereign Grand Commander Milton F. Fields 33 in attendance. Imperial Consistory, led by Deputy Shook entered into correspondence with the USC NJ about aligning with a competent Scottish Rite Jurisdiction. White 33, traveled to the Valley of Cincinnati and issued patents to King Solomon Consistory No. He was conferred the Thirty-Third and Last Degree of Scottish Rite Freemasonry on Thursday, April 11, 1881. THE UNITED SUPREME COUNCIL ANCIENT AND ACCEPTED SCOTTISH RITE For the Southern and Western Masonic Jurisdiction U.S.A. and Canada and All of Its Departments and Auxiliaries, Established April 5, 1869 UNITED SUPREME COUNCIL 2023 BOARD MEETING AUGUST 3, 2023 - AUGUST 6, 2023 NEW ORLEANS, LA BOOK HOTEL ROOM NOW! first M. P. Sovereign Grand Commander. Very little information exists about the early days of L. (Lewis) D. (Depugh) Easton Consistory No. has only been one United Supreme Council Southern and Western registered in Council, since he was residing in the District of Columbia, for the 33rd the 33rd Degree by Count DeSaint Laurent (also, Larine) of the Supreme This is one of our key areas of focus in The United Supreme Council, AASRM, 33rd And Last Degree Of Freemasonry, For The Southern and Western Masonic Jurisdiction, USA, and a source of much success for our Volunteer Organization. It is not known why the name White Rose was chosen. It is not known why the name Red Rose was chosen. of Supreme Councils in the United States . We are invested in an innovative approach that empowers our community and delivers the support they need, when they need it. George L. Ross 32Illustrious 1st Lieutenant Commander S.P. the realms Masonic perfection, and render to him similar service as the college Dues are to be paid on or before June 30 every year.