Teger 32Illustrious Hospitaler S.P. The United Supreme Council Ancient and Accepted Scottish Rite of Freemasonry You have Member Dues that are outstanding. When Supreme Council of the Southern Jurisdiction (PHA). In late 1896, the vision of John G. (George) Jones. Both Brother Clark and Brother Boyd were introduced to the Scottish Rite through the Supreme Council of the State of New York (whose title was subsequently changed to the Supreme Council of Sovereign Grand Inspectors General, of the 33rd of the A.A.S.R. 1 901-716-5110. headquarters@uscsjpha.org Eugene Jones 32Illustrious Commander-in-Chief S.P. were given the Scottish Rite degrees. He served as the first Illustrious Commander-in-Chief. House of the Temple Historic Preservation Foundation, Inc. Scottish Rite Foundation, Southern Jurisdiction, U.S.A., Inc. Special Tour Schedule for Masonic Week and COGMNA Attendees, The 100th Anniversary of the George Washington Masonic National Memorial Cornerstone Laying and the Scottish Rite, Statement of Unity Signing Brightens a September Day, Privacy & Use Policies for EU & EEA Residents (GDPR). United Supreme Council. If the parent body is illegally formed then the subordinate bodies cannot legally (in the masonic sense) exist. the United States of America; The of Supreme Councils in the United States . It in turn set up the Southern Supreme Council at regulate Scottish Rite Masonry from the fourth to the thirty-third degrees. Southern and Western, set up John G. Jones Consistory #1 in Washington D.C. Memphis, TN 38132. Cyrus H. Adams 32Illustrious Master of Ceremonies S.P. Some Just 4 years prior he completed a term as the second Most Puissant Sovereign Grand Commander of the DeBulow Supreme Council while living in the city of Cleveland. 7 became the genesis of the formation of King Solomon Consistorywarranted as such in 1887 by the Debulow Supreme Council. Council for the Northern Jurisdiction, and the two in the south to form one Ancient and Accepted Scottish Rite for the Southern and Western Masonic the following resolutions: The N.W. Continental United States. the year 1869, Edward M. Thomas 33 rd , John P. Costan 33 rd , John A. Supreme Council for the Southern Jurisdiction near this Grand East; 1895 Discord, PHA and Southern and Western 20. establishing of excellent rapport with the Grand Masters; he further First, we will exploit the opportunities of Promotion by establishing the National Masonic Publishing Board (NMPB), a publishing/marketing profit center which will seek to become the flagship venture of the United Supreme Council. Immediately prior to the opening of this body Frater Clark was Elevated to the 33rd degree. The city of Cleveland was the first to organize a body of the Scottish Rite for Negro Masons in the state of Ohio. names of some of the expelled members from the United Supreme Council Southern By 1903, Frater Cotrill was serving as Illustrious Commander-in-Chief. On hand to affix their names and seals to the document on September 7, 2022, were Sovereign Grand Commanders of the four mutually recognized Scottish Rite Jurisdictions in the U.S.A. Hopefully, the podcast will encourage you to carve out some time to read the latest Scottish Rite Journal and the wealth of information it provides. through correspondence with Most Puissant Sovereign Grand Commander Joshua D. (David) Kelley 33. Even though Scottish Rite masonry DOES NOT operate like Ancient Craft Masonry, overarching masonic tradition was followed which meant that the powers that be waited until three Consistories were chartered before a Council of Deliberation for Ohio was formed. Illustrious Boyd is listed as the first Most Wise and Perfect Master. G. Lewis-An end of an era: Stephens Consistory of Fort Waynewhich had been chartered the year before. council was set up in Baltimore, Maryland and a fifth Council in Commander, and known by the style of United Supreme Council of the Ancient What can be documented is that he was the second Negro 33 Scottish Rite Mason resident in the city of Cleveland. The organization was founded in 1907 by then Lt. Grand Commander and Ill. Deputy of the District of Columbia Supreme Councils, held at the City of New York, in the State of New York, on The 1. 1869, in the city of Washington, D.C. and in compliance with the Grand Scottish Rite. other, with it's See at the Grand Orient of Washington, in the District of and Western Jurisdiction of the United States of America. split from our Imperial Grand Council Ancient Arabic Order Nobles of the Mystic Ill. Nicholas Padilla Jr., 33DEPUTY GRAND SECRETARY GENERAL, Ill. Milton F. Tobe Fitch, Jr. Orient of Arkansas Ill. Ivan Tate, 33/95, Orient of the District of Columbia Ill. Damon Showers,33/96, Orient of Florida Ill. John Simmons, 33, Orient of Georgia Ill. James Kelly, 33, Orient of Illinois Ill. Renard Bates, 33, Orient of Louisiana Ill. Willie Ross, 33, Orient of Maryland TBA, Orient of Michigan Ill. Cordell Kelly, 33, Orient of Mississippi Ill. Robert Barnes, 33, Orient of Missouri Ill. Floyd Farr, 33, Orient of New Jersey Ill. Leonard Rogers, 33, Orient of New York Ill. Calvin N. Eason, 33/96, Orient of Ohio Ill. Montaque McAdory 33, Orient of Oklahoma TBA, Orient of Pennsylvania Ill. Leroy Williams, 33, Orient of South Carolina Ill. Luther William Hicks Jr, 33, Orient of Tennessee Ill. Law Wilcher, 33, Orient of Texas Ill. Elliott Smith, 33. It is not known why the name of Imperial was chosen. There are several The guides come as a set of four. Get in touch with us today and see how you can lend a helping hand with this program. A Consistory would not be in operation for 5 years without being formally chartered. Patrick H. (Henry) Reason 33. On behalf of the Supreme Council, 33, A.& A.S.R. America , with relations of correspondence and amity established and the 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. 1895 masons of all times. It is very likely it did, but there is no evidence to support that at present. 27) was chartered with Illustrious Shook being appointed as the Deputy of the Valley of Ohio. Council: William F: 2024640487 Fraternity. 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. repaired the Cathedral and finally burned the mortgage in Atlanta, Ill. Rev. Southern Supreme Council. 1733 16th St. NW A. S. Rite of & A.S.R. Lodge and the Most Worshipful Grand Lodge A. F. & A. M. These two Grand & A.M. 3501 12th Street N.E. 7 in Cincinnati in August 1883. The first Most Wise and Perfect Master was Frater Samuel W. Clark. Ill. Edward M. Thomas petitioned the King David 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. 5, Rose Croix. Slowly, but surely each of these Consistories, while experiencing the ebbs and flows in the fledgling Scottish Rite environment for colored men, desired to break free from the obligations they held to irregular, bogus, and spurious bodies. National Compact Grand Lodge, from which a Southern Jurisdiction split our history. Commander, was organized by and under the De Bulow authority. Easton Consistory No. It will establish correspondence circles and memberships which will promote historical research that is honest and unbiased. eighteen Inspector Generals convened in Corinthian Hall , New York City. Williams 33 rd formerly of New Orleans, La., do hereby make it known unto you that there are only two regular and legal Council of Sovereign Grand Inspectors General of the thirty-third and last 1854 King David Philadelphia David Leary, 2 George L. Ross 32Most Wise and Perfect Master, King Solomon No. 2 talking about this. (Albert) Cotrill and William E. Clemens. H. Thomas Southern and Western 1869 - 1875, ThorntonA. E: council@scottishrite.org. (1979 to 1994)Greatly enhanced Scottish Rite masonry, gave increased scope to The Charitable Foundation, realized increased memberships. Joseph R. Moore 32Illustrious 2nd Lieutenant Commander. Supreme Council for the Southern Jurisdiction. 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. In honor of his deed, after being reorganized, their first class of Sublime Princes was named in honor of Commander Rickards. (OCOD) was in place. Ill. Ronald Cook . Interestingly enough around the turn of the century there were three separate factions of Scottish Rite masonry operating in the state of Ohionone of them masonically legal due to irregularities in their formation and/or lineage. Mystical symbolism, philosophy, and the storied tales of Knighthood are further investigated in this body. 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. by one Baron A. Hugo De Bulow, at one time a member of the Supreme Council of Easton. On Alaska shall belong to the Northern also. in 1870. (1994 to 1999) members that it's their corporation papers. Howard T. Greer 32Illustrious 2nd Lieutenant Commander. was a member of King Solomon Consistory and prior to that, Red Rose Chapter. Price 32Illustrious Registrar S.P. the year 1856, several members of Washington DC petitioned King David Supreme Inspector General(s), I certainly consider it an honor and a privilege to have been elected and installed by you as your Most Puissant Sovereign Grand Commander. After his death in April 1908, those desirous of the Scottish Rite chose his name to christen their endeavor. United Supreme Council for the Southern and Western Masonic Jurisdiction has The application deadline is February 1, 2023. The mission of the United Supreme Council, 33 of the Ancient and Accepted Scottish Rite of Freemasonry, Prince Hall Affiliation, Southern Jurisdiction of the USA is to serve as the College of Freemasonry for aspiring Master Masons seeking more light in the Scottish Rite; thereby, enhancing the knowledge base, providing the moral teachings of the the Grand Orient of France. Continued the great work of his predecessors under the additional burden of recessional times. Dismiss, PHA Scarves Plus High Definition Woven Scarves. Revels was named King Fredrick Supreme Council. , of Washington, D.C., Magnus L. Robinson 33 rd , and R.B. may be conferred at small expense, and that Lodges and Chapters may prosper wherever a BIue Lodge could be decently and creditably maintained. Feel free to contact us at your leisure. S.G.I.G. His successor was S.G.I.G. A. Nevertheless, Commander Kelley appointed a representative for the state of Ohio in the person of S.G.I.G. These members had to renounce their membership or be expelled. Continued the work of Dr. Clayborn in efforts to see Dr. Clayborn's dream realized.Worked to ensure the USC was ready for the new Millenium. Supreme Council grew out of the conferring in Philadelphia (1850) of was conferred the degrees of the Scottish Rite from the 4th through the 32nd. Primus is a member of Andrews Chapel United Methodist Church in Jonesboro, Georgia. John Custom made scarves for any fraternity, sorority, or organization. Grand Commander, and known by the style of the United Supreme Washington, DC 20009, T: 2022323579 GIG Dues are $50.00 per year. Please ensure that you Enter your first name, last name and Consistory # so that the proper account is credited. 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. Advanced Registration for the 137th Annual Session of the United Supreme Council to be held in Huntsville, AL., October 6-9, 2023. , and presided over by the Ill. George W. Roper, 33 rd , M. P. Sov. It is not known if the body existed under another affiliation prior to aligning with the USC NJ. E: council@scottishrite.org. Easton Consistory No. Council of Philadelphia Pa. for the Scottish Rite degrees. George L. Ross 32Illustrious 1st Lieutenant Commander S.P. 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. W.W. Cordell 32Illustrious 1st Lieutenant Commander S.P. Jackson Southern and Western 1889 1895, John Bell 33 rd H.W. The constitutions for the Southern Jurisdiction Thornton A. Jackson from the United Supreme Council Southern and Western Just like the Toledo group they were named St. Matthews. SGIGs on 10/9/2022 agreed to donate $250.00 to the USC Charitable Foundation. King Its purpose is to give the Masonic student a cleaner insight into Imperial Consistory, led by Deputy Shook entered into correspondence with the USC NJ about aligning with a competent Scottish Rite Jurisdiction. Freemasonry among colored Masons in the United States of America . The Southern and Western Masonic jurisdiction of the United Supreme Council consists of several states including California, Louisiana, Texas, Arizona, Mississippi, Georgia, and South Carolina among others. Robert Davis 32Illustrious Commander-in-Chief G.I.G. G. Jones Southern and Western 1895 - 1914. problems we have today with so many different Masonic Orders. Rite of Free Masonry of the Northern Masonic Jurisdiction of the U.S.A. for the stated purpose of establishing the four Scottish Rite bodies of that day (Lodge of Perfection; Chapter of Rose Croix; Council of Princes of Jerusalem; and Consistory) in Cleveland. Consistory. Headquarters in Memphis, TN. of Grand Rapids, Mich., H.W. (1912-1929) Southern and Western Jurisdiction formally split and 1900 when the Imperial Washington, Wisconsin, Wyoming, and that of the states outside Ill. Robert Wheeler, 33GRAND SECRETARY GENERAL, H.E. In 1907, boundary In March 1911, St. Matthews Consistory of Toledo (along with the Mecca Temple Shiners) held a joint meeting to plot a path to legitimacy. James F. (Frank) Rickards 33. Supreme Council of the United States of America , it's Territories and Freemasonry for the Southern and Western Jurisdiction of the United States, Well respected Masons such as Charles A. I will miss my good friend. Dependencies, Grand East at New York , and presided over by Ill. Peter W. Ray, On Monday, September 28, 1896, John G. Jones arrived in the city and conferred the Thirty-Third and Last Degree of Freemasonry upon Jerry E. Reed; Samuel B. Brooks; and Benjamin M. Shook. was serving as Deputy for the Orient of Ohio for the Debulow Supreme Council. All fields marked with an * are required. The Scottish Rite Creed. R. Scottron of the United States Supreme Council was elected Secretary. on the 16 th and 17 th days of October, 1894, V. E., do hereby order and ordain Established a United Supreme Council Grand S. Snowden 32Illustrious Tyler. The United Supreme Council Ancient and Accepted Scottish Rite of Freemasonry for the Southern and Western Masonic Jurisdiction of the U.S.A. and Canada as organized on April 5, 1869, in the city of Washington, D.C., by many high degree Masons from Washington , D.C. to regulate Scottish Rite Masonry from the fourth to the thirty-third degrees. 21. Let us begin to exploit every opportunity to take people forward towards the common goal of true enlightenment. All Rights Reserved. L.J. We're all in this together to create a welcoming environment. 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! 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. The Brethren of the Supreme Council for the Southern Jurisdiction, U.S.A., Mother Council of the World, extend our warmest fraternal greetings to our Brethren of the United Supreme. SGIG donate $25.00 per year to the USC's Charitable Foundation. The Southern Supreme Council set up the King Frederick pursuance of the decrees, resolutions and articles of a convention of the the 33rd Degree by Count DeSaint Laurent (also, Larine) of the Supreme This marks the second time bogus Scottish Rite masonry visited upon Cleveland Fraters. Jurisdiction. Consistory in our Supreme Council). 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. He was conferred the Thirty-Third and Last Degree of Scottish Rite Freemasonry on Thursday, April 11, 1881. line were agreed by the two Supreme Councils. In May 1896, Most Puissant Sovereign Grand Commander George W. (Wellington) Roper 33 of the legitimately formed United Supreme Council of the Ancient and Accepted Scottish Rite of Freemasonry Thirty Third Degree of the Northern Masonic Jurisdiction of the United States of America (the name and style at the time [USC NJ]) appointed G.I.G. The early pioneers and stalwarts of Negro Scottish Rite masonry in the state of Ohio were selected for their highest honor. Meanwhile in the city of Cleveland, White Rose Chapter No. King Hiram Grand Lodge, A.F. today, members then could have membership in more than one Masonic A little more than a year later, in December 1890, Most Puissant Sovereign Grand Commander Thornton A. Jackson 33, appointed Samuel B. Brooks of Cleveland as the Deputy for Ohio. Reginald B. Stewart 33Grand HistorianOhio Council of Deliberation, Copyright - Ohio Council of Deliberation Ancient Accepted Scottish Rite of Freemasory PHA, Northern Jurisdiction All Rights Reserved, Colorado, Wyoming and Utah Council of Deliberation, Order of the Golden Circle Elected Officers, Order of the Golden Circle Appointed Officers. of Freemasonry, Southern Jurisdiction, USA, I extend my condolences and heartfelt prayers to the family of Illustrious Deary Vaughn, 33, who served as Sovereign Grand Commander of the United Supreme Council AASR (PHA) SJ from 2003 until his passing today. 5, Rose Croix. BUTLER, 33 GRAND MINISTER OF STATE MAURICE LUCAS, 33 GRAND TREASURER-GENERAL H:.E L. KEN COLLINS, II, 33 GRAND SECRETARY-GENERAL H:.E WALTER GULLEY, 33 GRAND AUDITOR-GENERA SILAS WILLIAMS, 33 ASST . David Supreme Council was set up by Count de St. Laurent 33 rd of the Supreme 2018 by The United Supreme Council, AASRM, 33rd And Last Degree Of Freemasonry, For The Southern and Western Masonic Jurisdiction, USA. J.H. On (Holy) Thursday, March 22, 1883, the first Scottish Rite body of any affiliation for Negro Masons in the state of Ohio was chartered in the city of ClevelandWhite Rose Chapter No. In late May 1906, during his return trip home following the 25th Annual Session of the USC NJ held in the Valley of Philadelphia, Deputy Rickards spent an evening in the city of Cleveland. We operate under the obedience and auspices of the United Supreme Council, 33, Ancient and Accepted Scottish Rite of Freemasonry, Prince Hall Affiliation; Southern . This Chapter of Rose Croix was under the obedience of the DeBulow Supreme Council. Advanced Registration ends on September 14, 2023. and Western, Thornton A. Jackson 33 rd , James O. Bampfield 33 rd , F.A. 2. The following Fraters served as the initial officers: St. Matthews Consistory No. having its See at Washington, D. C., the Grand Orient, aforesaid, duly and Thornton Jackson represented the Southern and Western 1869 Southern and Western Washington William H. Thomas, 4 Orient of the District of Columbia Ill. Damon Showers, Orient of New York Ill. Calvin N. Eason, 33, Contact The United Supreme Council, AASRM, 33rd And Last Degree Of Freemasonry, For The Southern and Western Masonic Jurisdiction, USA. Grand the following: We It is likely he operated as a member at large. One is not always happy when one is good; but one is always good when one is happy, Regional Offices of the United Supreme Council. 26 S.P. (1888-1904) has only been one United Supreme Council Southern and Western registered in Hubert C. Mitchell 32Illustrious 2nd Lieutenant Commander. The following Fraters served as the initial officers of the Consistory: S.P. William T. Lane 32Illustrious Keeper of the Seals and Archives S.P. These are the five Consistories of the Orient of Ohio. Mecca Temple was rechartered as Mecca Temple No. One committee in Wilmington, Delaware on April 19, 1907 using the A bit of masonic conjecture stipulates that in 1900 the storied Illustrious Boyd of Cleveland (an original White Rose Chapter member) and L.D. whole Fraternity. definite avenues of expansion and development in matters pertaining to the It in turn conferred the degrees on Washington , D.C. It is worth noting that their Lodge of Perfection is named in honor of Samuel W. Clark.L.D. Baltimore , Md. members in 1856 and set up the Southern and Western Supreme Council in 1869. Korea, Liberia, Middle East and Western Europe. Peter W. (William) Ray 33. USC is a Masonic/Scottish Rite organization, which has a membership of approximately 20,000. The Orients choice was later agreed to and sanctioned by Commander Kelley. Dismiss, We noticed you're visiting from Netherlands. & A.M. Get in touch with The United Supreme Council, AASRM, 33rd And Last Degree Of Freemasonry, For The Southern and Western Masonic Jurisdiction, USA to learn more about our work and how you can get involved. R.A. Madison 32Illustrious Commander-in-Chief S.P. Around 1900, colored Masons in the Toledo area decided to pursue more light in masonry and contemplated the creation of a Scottish Rite body. Mason what classics are to the professional tutor, looking up toward higher Deputy Rickards was a rising star of the USC NJ as he was concurrently serving as the Illustrious Grand Minister of State. 5, Rose Croix continued to operate for the next 13 years with Illustrious Boyd at the helm. We evaluate our success in this field by gathering qualitative and quantitative data, and using that information to measure shifts and changes from our baseline measurements. Each Valley has four bodies that confer a certain set of degrees. On Friday, December11, 1896, Imperial Consistory (No. Never before in the history of Freemasonry has there been a greater need for leadership, particularly at a time when we have Members staying away or leaving our Lodges and Chapters in droves. All fields marked with an * are required. (2003 to 2020) Dues are to be paid on or before June 30 every year. , and presided over by Ill. J. D. Kelly, 33 rd , as its M. P. Sov. You have lost a great leader and an outstanding Mason. 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. (1904-1911) Council from 1856 1869 at which time they wanted to administer the Scottish 15, Chapter of Rose Croix S.P. Ill. Grand Keeper of the Seal & Archives . 24 was chartered by the USC NJ. In Eventually St.Matthews Consistory was formed with the help of Fraters belonging to a Fields faction Consistory in IndianaSt. Primus also serves as the Grand Master for the state of Georgia. The Southern ideals, desirous to soar among the talented craftsmen of the art, and better It is Councils can only be set up by another Supreme Council. Tucker 32Illustrious Engineer and Architect S.P. The Scottish Rite of Freemasonry arrived in the state of Ohio in the years well before 1868 when the Ohio Council of Deliberation of our counterparts was formed. two Supreme Councils of the Northern Jurisdiction (PHA) and the United for the same members. The several degrees and establish bodies of the Ancient Accepted Scottish Rite. In late 1911, Commander Rickards came to town and reorganized the Fraters of Miami Consistory. The constitutions for the Southern Jurisdiction were established in 1887 and revised in 1917 and 1955. The leading colored Masons of Troy and surrounding areas, desired to deepen their bond with masonry and pursue the formation of a Scottish Rite body. to convene the representatives again on January 13, 1881 . Due to that crossing over, it was the ground floor for the Northern Jurisdiction and one for Southern Jurisdiction. Nevada, NH, NJ, NY, ND, OH, OR, Pennsylvania, RI, SD, UT, VT, 1895 John G. Jones, Lt. Sovereign Grand Commander of The United Supreme Council Jurisdiction and Thornton A. Jackson expelled John G. Jones from the United Council was formed in New York, which was made up of members from the Oliver 32Illustrious Standard Bearer S.P. Deputy Of The Orient SGIG Primus T. James 33, Active A Message From The Deputy of the Orient SGIG Primus T. James, 33, Active I agree to your website privacy and use policies outlined in this document. He extended the kindest courtesies to me whenever I was in his presence, and he truly walked the Masonic path. 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. Brand: United Supreme Council Product Code: SES2023AD Price: $200.00 Available Options * Vegetarian Meal Request: NO YES Add to Cart Email a Friend Description Advanced Registration for the 137th Annual Session of the United Supreme Council to be held in Huntsville, AL., October 6-9, 2023. 2065 Nonconnah Blvd. in October 1895. Supreme Council of the Southern Jurisdiction (PHA). The United Supreme Council of the Ancient Accepted Scottish Rite for the 33rd Degree of Freemasonry, Southern Jurisdiction, Prince Hall Affiliated, District of Columbia is dedicated to God, Family, and Country. America, Grand East at Philadelphia, Pa. (United States Supreme Council backed Also in 1864, a separate Supreme Advocated in the strongest terms, the The KDSC and KFSC consolidated in 1881 to form the United Supreme Council, AASR, PHA, Northern Jurisdiction (USC-NJ). the 13 th day of January, 1881, it was agreed to form two Supreme Councils for Grand Master Hamilton . (Note: John G. Jones John Anderson 32Most Wise and Perfect Master S.P. 1875 and 1895 the office of M. P. Sov. In this case the Consistory operated under dispensation. of Freemasonry, Southern Jurisdiction, USA, I extend my condolences and heartfelt prayers to the family of Illustrious Deary Vaughn, 33, who served as Sovereign Grand Commander of the United Supreme Council AASR (PHA) SJ from 2003 until his passing today. According to the history of St. Matthews Consistory, at this meeting, with Most Puissant Sovereign Grand Commander Milton F. Fields 33 in attendance. It shows that members had membership in both Supreme Councils. These Degrees focus on the religious and philosophical journey of its Sovereign Princes. Unique is the fact the Illustrious Shook was elected to a United Supreme Council positionwhich is normally reserved for Active membersbefore he held membership in a Consistory. Carried on the legacy of all our pervious Get in touch with The United Supreme Council, AASRM, 33rd And Last Degree Of Freemasonry, For The Southern and Western Masonic Jurisdiction, USA to learn more about our work and how you can get involved. a call for representatives of all the Supreme Councils to meet in New York . Illinois, IN, IO, KA, Maine, Mass, MI, Minnesota, Montana, Nebraska, United Supreme Council AASR SJ ("USC") is a nonprofit corporation organized under the laws of Tennessee. Jackson Southern and Western 1878 - 1881, ThorntonA. Easton of Cincinnati (an original Red Rose Chapter member) conspired to form a Supreme Council for the state of Ohio. merged into 2 United Supreme Councils of the 33rd Degree: one for Henderson 33 rd and George W. Hopewell 33 rd of The actual date of their founding is lost to time, but the Fraters were in place and operating as early as 1906. The reasoning behind this change and who initiated it is unknown, but on February6, 1909, Deputy Rickards, accompanied by Illustrious Alex J. The USSC maintained its independent status despite originally agreeing to merged with the USC-SJ.