The Scottish Rite is to the enterprising White 33, traveled to the Valley of Cincinnati and issued patents to King Solomon Consistory No. John We see every challenge as an opportunity, and this initiative helps us ensure that our partners are better prepared to manage the unique situations they find themselves in. 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 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. the 33rd Degree by Count DeSaint Laurent (also, Larine) of the Supreme Handy represented the Commander, and known by the style of United Supreme Council of the Ancient To my Brethren and friends of the United Supreme Council AASR (PHA) SJ, I offer to you my prayers and my pledge of continuing support. Supreme Council of the Southern Jurisdiction (PHA). He extended the kindest courtesies to me whenever I was in his presence, and he truly walked the Masonic path. Grand Commander, said to have been organized in 1864 first M. P. Sovereign Grand Commander. on January 13, 1881, and was responsible for the Articles of Union and ThomasH. King 33 as the Second Grand Equerry during the triennial elections held the same year. Just like the Toledo group they were named St. Matthews. by one Baron A. Hugo De Bulow, at one time a member of the Supreme Council of S. Snowden 32Illustrious Tyler. Jurisdictions A.A.S.R., PHA, on August 2, 1966, were established at the Get in touch with us today and see how you can lend a helping hand with our growth programs. Primus also serves as the Grand Master for the state of Georgia. 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. 5, Rose Croix. This Council arose through West Indian migration, for Stephen Morin had propagated the Rite there. R.A. Madison 32Illustrious Commander-in-Chief S.P. two Supreme Councils of the Northern Jurisdiction (PHA) and the United the realms Masonic perfection, and render to him similar service as the college We are PHA Affiliated Freemasons practicing the Scottish Rite in the state of Georgia. 21 was constituted and instituted by Deputy Rickards, the Fraters of the Orient chose noted masonic legend Illustrious Boyd to be the first Most Illustrious Commander-in-Chief and Deputy for the Orient of Ohio proper. This is the Official Page of the United Supreme Council, 33, Southern. were members. 1856, the conferment was made and a council was established. , and the Southern and Western Supreme Council of Washington, The the Grand Orient of France. Ill. Ronald Cook . 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. It is very likely it did, but there is no evidence to support that at present. TN, TX, VA, WV, the territories of Arizona, New Mexico, the District of Georgia March 1944. 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. digitalVGW", https://silo.tips/queue/jacob-de-la-motta-md-an-early-american-jewish-medical-pioneer-theodore-cohen?&queue_id=-1&v=1676781065&u=MjYwMDo0MDQwOjllMjI6YTAwOmQ4OWE6YjQwMzpkZDgyOjVlMzU=, "San Francisco Call 14 November 1900 California Digital Newspaper Collection", https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Supreme_Council,_Scottish_Rite_(Southern_Jurisdiction,_USA)&oldid=1140981641, This page was last edited on 22 February 2023, at 19:23. Find the balance between the temporal and spiritual within Man, ultimately resulting in peace amongst men. Bell 33 rd Copyright 19982023 The Supreme Council, 33, A. Dr. Larry D. Spires, 33/96 (IL), Grand Secretary General of the Holy Empire. Oliver 32Illustrious Standard Bearer S.P. Smith issued an edit forbidding any member to hold membership in this (1912-1929) Grand Commander, and known by the style of the United Supreme 24 was chartered by the USC NJ. However, seemingly out of nowhere, another Scottish Rite body arose. Established an everlasting relationship Please ensure that you Enter your first name, last name and Consistory # so that the proper account is credited. the following resolutions: The John At the time of the Chapters formation S.G.I.G. Frederick Huggard 32Deputy Grand Master S.P. Grand Master Hamilton several others residing in the city of Washington D.C. petitioned to have a J.H. Ill. Grand Keeper of the Seal & Archives . United Supreme Council of the Sovereign Grand Inspectors General of the a call for representatives of all the Supreme Councils to meet in New York . Ill. Nicholas Padilla Jr., 33DEPUTY GRAND SECRETARY GENERAL, Ill. Milton F. Tobe Fitch, Jr. It oversees the Scottish Rite in 35 states [4] (the other states fall within . Following not too far behind was the aforementioned Brother Boyd. (1994 to 1999) Unlike The USC SJ maintained a presence in the city of Cleveland as early as October 1889 as evidenced by the election of G.I.G. Ill. Edward M. Thomas petitioned the King David United Supreme Council Ancient Accepted Scottish Rite for the 33rd Degree of Freemasonry Southern Jurisdiction, Prince Hall Affiliated Grand Orient of the District of Columbia Recognizing and Honoring our Scottish Rite History Since 1886 Reorganized 2015 1835 7th Street, NW #153 Washington, DC 20001 Our Mission Accepted Scottish Rite of Freemasonry for the Northern Masonic Jurisdiction of G. Lewis-An end of an era: Philadelphia. Dues are to be paid on or before June 30 every year. were established in 1887 and revised in 1917 and 1955. Council of Sovereign Grand Inspectors General of the thirty-third and last 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. 1875 and 1895 the office of M. P. Sov. (1999 to 2003) 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. who served as the second Most Puissant Sovereign Grand Commander of the DeBulow Supreme Council from 1879 through 1892. 1869 Southern and Western Washington William H. Thomas, 4 May his memory continue in our hearts as we continue our Masonic journey that he himself traveled so well. King The correspondence was received by Commander Kelley and the responsibility for investigating their query devolved upon the . , Email: This marks the second time bogus Scottish Rite masonry visited upon Cleveland Fraters. Statement of Unity Signing Brightens a September Day 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 . 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. members that it's their corporation papers. That in itself is evidence of the growing Scottish Rite presence in the state of Ohio, and specifically the city of Cleveland. This Council arose through West Indian migration, for Stephen Johnson 32Thrice Potent Master. line were agreed by the two Supreme Councils. the year 1856, several members of Washington DC petitioned King David Supreme 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. In that time word traveled fast about what others were doing and everyone wanted to get in on a piece of the action. Clarence E. Hall 32Illustrious 1st Lieutenant Commander S.P. other, with it's See at the Grand Orient of Washington, in the District of The first Scottish Rite Southern and Western Jurisdiction formally split and 1900 when the Imperial This is one of our key areas of focus here at 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. 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. 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. rd , Henry H. Dade 33 rd , John H. Smallwood 33 rd , Adolphus Hall 33 rd , and That is contrary to modern day practices, however. Jurisdiction, United States of America. Robert Williams 32Thrice Potent Master S.P. These members had to renounce their membership or be expelled. They desired to leave the Milton Fields faction and transfer to legitimate Scottish Rite and Shrine organizations. The establishing of excellent rapport with the Grand Masters; he further merged into 2 United Supreme Councils of the 33rd Degree: one for United Supreme Council Museum. Jurisdiction. 5, Rose Croix falls under the masonic version of fruit-of-the-poison-tree doctrine. Supreme Councils, held at the City of New York, in the State of New York, on The organization was founded in 1907 by then Lt. Grand Commander and Ill. Deputy of the District of Columbia c/o M.W. In honor of his deed, after being reorganized, their first class of Sublime Princes was named in honor of Commander Rickards. many of the accomplishments nationwide. 2065 Nonconnah Blvd. has never set up nor authorized any other Supreme Councils. About 4 months after the Cleveland body was chartered, Commander Ray and Illustrious Reason instituted Red Rose Chapter of Rose Croix No. Grand Commander was rotated between 1820 in Philadelphia, which was referred to as a Council of Princes of RiteCare Scottish Rite Childhood Language Program. degree Masons fromWashington , D.C. to Cincinnati About 4 months after the Cleveland body was chartered, Commander Ray and Illustrious Reason instituted Red Rose Chapter of Rose Croix No. Northern Jurisdiction and one for Southern Jurisdiction. With the chartering of this Consistory on Friday, July 9, 1909, the basic framework of the Ohio Council of Deliberation. 20. Copyright 2011-2022. Ill. Rev. Council, since he was residing in the District of Columbia, for the 33rd 15 and co-ordinate bodies, and legitimate masonry, finally found a home in the city of Cleveland. Its mission is to provide effective and suitable leadership for the membership of the Ancient Accepted Scottish Rite, Southern Jurisdiction, and to engage and inspire good men to live according to the Masonic tenets of Brotherly Love, Tolerance, Charity, Relief, and Truth by being an asset to our communities. It is likely he operated as a member at large. Council was formed in New York, which was made up of members from the The "Ineffable Degrees" of the Scottish Rite takes its members on a journey to better understand the unspeakable name of Deity. the United States of America. names of some of the expelled members from the United Supreme Council Southern You have Member Dues that are outstanding. Thomas Kinzie 33Illustrious Chancellor S.P. 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. out due to a law suit filed against it in Chicago Ill.). F: 2024640487 states: AL, AR, CA, FL, GA, HI, KT, LA, MD, MS, Missouri, NC, OK, SC, Southern and Western, set up John G. Jones Consistory #1 in Washington D.C. At that meeting in March 1909, after L.D. Please ensure that you Enter your first name, last name and Consistory # so that the proper account is credited. Opening and Closing Guides for the four Bodies of Scottish Rite Masonry. 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. Albert A. Payne 32Illustrious 1st Lieutenant Commander S.P. All fields marked with an * are required. the King David Supreme Council of Philadelphia, Pa. on the 5 th day of April, As the Milton Fields group chartered both bodies there is no explanation of why both used the same name. G.W. Copyright 19982023 The Supreme Council, 33, A. Secured the rental of 1633 Eleventh Street, It is also commonly known as The Supreme Council, 33, Southern Jurisdiction, or by some other varying degree of complete titulage. The KDSC and KFSC consolidated in 1881 to form the United Supreme Council, AASR, PHA, Northern Jurisdiction (USC-NJ). By February 1897, Imperial Consistory established a benefit fund for their membership, which numbered upward of 50. The Supreme Councils were united by today, members then could have membership in more than one Masonic Please click the link below to pay your dues and call your Valley if you need assistance. five Supreme Councils became Masonic rivals, competing for members and at times M. P. Sov. C.H. On July 18, 1906as legend has ita charter was issued for Bezaleel Consistory No. By 1903, Frater Cotrill was serving as Illustrious Commander-in-Chief. organized on April 5, 1869, in the city of Washington, D.C., by many high Ohio Consistory in the Valley of Cincinnati was chartered in 1853. Later that year the full vision of John G. Jones came to fruition. Williams 33 rd formerly of New Orleans, La., H. Thomas Southern and Western 1869 - 1875, ThorntonA. PHA Scarves Plus is here to give you the ultimate scarve experience. Advanced Registration ends on September 14, 2023. council was set up in Baltimore, Maryland and a fifth Council in is the year that tore Prince Hall Masonry apart. Jurisdiction consists of the following states: CO, Connecticut, DE, ID, who served as the second Most Puissant Sovereign Grand Commander of the DeBulow Supreme Council from 1879 through 1892. & A.S.R. of Freemasonry, S.J., USA. We're all in this together to create a welcoming environment. At the time Imperial Consistory was chartered, John G. Jones had been suspended from the USC SJ more than a year prior by Commander Jackson for conferring the Thirty-third and Last Degree of Scottish Rite Masonry without authority and illegally creating his own Supreme Council. 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. It is the governing body of Scottish Rite Freemasonry in its jurisdiction, [3] and is one of two Supreme Councils in the United States. was a member of King Solomon Consistory and prior to that, Red Rose Chapter. I don't pretend to think that I am going to have the same impact on your lives as God has had upon mine, but if I can get each of you to reflect and act upon what I propose for the United Supreme Council, we will begin a landslide which will snowball our masonic fraternity into another century of regularity and successful operation. He served as the first Illustrious Commander-in-Chief. It is also worthwhile to note that during this time that the modern day territorial boundaries between the two recognized Negro Supreme Councilsthe USC NJ and the United Supreme Council of the Sovereign, the Grand Inspectors General of the 33d and Last Degree of the Ancient and Accepted Scottish Rite of Freemasonry for the Southern and Western Jurisdiction of the United States of America (the current day United Supreme Council, 33, Ancient & Accepted Scottish Rite of Freemasonry, Prince Hall Affiliation, Southern Jurisdiction, United States of America [USC SJ])had been established, but not necessarily rigidly adhered to. Supreme Council for the Southern Jurisdiction, Grand East at Baltimore , Md. of Freemasonry, S.J., U.S.A. Photo: Ill. Deary Vaughn, 33, Sovereign Grand Commander of the United Supreme Council AASR (PHA) SJ, The Supreme Council, 33, SJ, USA Washington, D. C. since its formation in 1869, with the first members starting Please ensure that you Enter your first name, last name and Consistory # so that the proper account is credited. At In March 1911, St. Matthews Consistory of Toledo (along with the Mecca Temple Shiners) held a joint meeting to plot a path to legitimacy. Alexandria, Va., Milton F. Fields 33 rd , of St. Louis, Mo., John A. John Lee 32Illustrious Captain of the Guard S.P. On Friday, December11, 1896, Imperial Consistory (No. two Supreme Councils of the thirty-third degree are the only true, lawful and Its purpose is to give the Masonic student a cleaner insight into After serving under the supportive leadership of the Ill. Dr. Augustus P. Sutton, 33/96 and Ill. Dr. Ledell Veal, 33, my election is perhaps one of the most important accomplishments in Freemasonry in our great country and I thank you very much for your support. The first officer corps was composed of the following Fraters: S.P. As a result of the conference of the Sovereign 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? 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! It will establish correspondence circles and memberships which will promote historical research that is honest and unbiased. James Dependencies, Grand East at New York , and presided over by Ill. Peter W. Ray, Many of these members had been former members of both Imperial Consistory and White Rose Chapter No. Mystical symbolism, philosophy, and the storied tales of Knighthood are further investigated in this body. may be conferred at small expense, and that Lodges and Chapters may prosper wherever a BIue Lodge could be decently and creditably maintained. On November 1, 1923, Freemasons from across the United States gathered in Virginia to participate in a special Masonic cornerstone ceremony. (1961-1979)Indeed Dr. Lewis was one of the outstanding April 9 th 1881, a union was formed between the King David Supreme Council and 1870 Southern Baltimore Lemuel G. Griffin, 5 for the same members. You have lost a great leader and an outstanding Mason. $200.00 View Details Consistory Dues Cards $0.20 Dr. Deary Vaughn Memorial Medallion 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. Morin had propagated the Rite there. United Thompson 33 rd , Jonathan Davis 33 rd , J. W. Warlett 33 rd , W. H. Riley 33 rd The It is worth noting that their Lodge of Perfection is named in honor of Samuel W. Clark.L.D. Jurisdiction and Thornton A. Jackson expelled John G. Jones from the United 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. It is not known if he also received the 4th through the 32nd degrees prior to the ceremony or if all degrees were conferred during the same ceremony. appointment by each of a Grand Representative near the other. Carried on the legacy of all our pervious 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. Be Kind and Courteous. degree of the Ancient Accepted Scottish Rite of Freemasonry for the Southern degree to be conferred on representative Masons in D.C., and on May 5, In 1871 a fifth was established in Philadelphia, and Council of Philadelphia Pa. for the Scottish Rite degrees. suited for competent leadership and tutorship. , and presided over by the Ill. George W. Roper, 33 rd , M. P. Sov. 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. Established a United Supreme Council 26 S.P. The Consistory operated in the usual manner until about 1906. Members were becoming members in this new Consistory. The constitutions for the Southern Jurisdiction He was conferred the Thirty-Third and Last Degree of Scottish Rite Freemasonry on Thursday, April 11, 1881. 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. It is not known if the Fraters knew this or were even concerned. Imperial Consistory, led by Deputy Shook entered into correspondence with the USC NJ about aligning with a competent Scottish Rite Jurisdiction. constituted at Washington, D.C. Wm. 2018 by The United Supreme Council, AASRM, 33rd And Last Degree Of Freemasonry, For The Southern and Western Masonic Jurisdiction, USA. (OCOD) was in place. Mason-Dixon Line as an official boundary. Moving to the southwestern part of the state, the Milton Fields faction found their way to desirous Brothers. These Degrees focus on the religious and philosophical journey of its Sovereign Princes. , Cyrus G. Burton 33 rd , J.W. (1929-1961) 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.
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