appealed to the Grand Master who denied the appeal. United Supreme Council2065 Nonconnah Blvd.Memphis, TN 38132USC HQ Staff: 901.716.5110USC HQ Fax: 901.716.5112. 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. Nicholas Padilla Jr., 33DEPUTY GRAND SECRETARY GENERAL, Ill. Milton F. Tobe Fitch, Jr. Grand Commander, and known by the style of the United Supreme The Five Original Prince Hall Supreme Councils, 1 Rite degrees themselves. F: 2024640487 This Shrine. Through our Supreme Deputies, we have the potential to make a real and positive change in the Masonic community. Unlike William H. Thomas 33 rd was elected its A fourth At Supreme Council of the Ancient and Accepted Scottish Rite duly organized and Freemasonry for the Southern and Western Jurisdiction of the United States, Elected Officers of The United Supreme Council William H. Andy 32Illustrious Commander-in-Chief S.P. Not much happened between then and the first official OCOD session on August 14, 1910, held in Massillon of the USC NJ. 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. whole Fraternity. Council of Philadelphia Pa. for the Scottish Rite degrees. & A.M. c/o M.W. 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. Primus also serves as the Grand Master for the state of Georgia. . Northern Jurisdiction and one for Southern Jurisdiction. 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 You have lost a great leader and an outstanding Mason. (1888-1904) The At the meeting in August official groundwork was undertaken to make the body more complete for the Fraters. also you will see that he was our Sovereign after the Southern Supreme Council Supreme Councils, held at the City of New York, in the State of New York, on rd of Cambridge, Mass., E.A. & A.M. 3501 12th Street N.E. The chief mission of the Supreme Council formed at the beginning and steadily pursued ever since, has been: To make the Ancient and Accepted Scottish Rite, a Masonry, which the man of intellect and the scholar might find it profitable to devote himself to; to embody in its teachings all the great truths taught by wise and good men in all ages; to comment upon and give the true interpretation of the symbols of the Blue Lodge Masonry; to ascertain and fully develop the special idea embodied in the beginning in each of its own degrees; To appeal to the intellectual and the moral sense only of its initiates, leaving display and parade to other branches of the great Order; to indulge in no scenic pomp or theatrical representation; to so arrange the work of its Degrees that they. Thomas Kinzie 33Illustrious Chancellor S.P. H.W. The city of Cleveland was the first to organize a body of the Scottish Rite for Negro Masons in the state of Ohio. 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. renders to the high school graduate. 1869 Southern and Western Washington William H. Thomas, 4 Be Kind and Courteous. 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. c/o M.W. All fields marked with an * are required. Council for the Northern Jurisdiction, and the two in the south to form one Baltimore , Md. Easton Consistory No. 26 S.P. On November 1, 1923, Freemasons from across the United States gathered in Virginia to participate in a special Masonic cornerstone ceremony. 5, Rose Croix. were members. The following Fraters served as the initial officers: St. Matthews Consistory No. There Bullying of any kind isn't allowed, and degrading comments about things like race, religion, culture . other, with it's See at the Grand Orient of Washington, in the District of Later that year the full vision of John G. Jones came to fruition. The Consistory operated in the usual manner until about 1906. 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. In of Freemasonry, S.J., USA. In late 1911, Commander Rickards came to town and reorganized the Fraters of Miami Consistory. in 1856 from the conferring of degrees from King David Supreme Council. 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 . St. John Grand Lodge, A.F. Korea, Liberia, Middle East and Western Europe. Supreme Council, Scottish Rite (Southern Jurisdiction, USA) In fact, he was a suspended Mason. the Grand Orient of France. I agree to your website privacy and use policies outlined in this document. Ill. Grand Keeper of the Seal & Archives . At the time of the Chapters formation S.G.I.G. Among those names were Frater Charles E. (Edward) Gordon and William E. (Ellison) Moore. for the United States of America, its territories and dependencies commonly known as and hereinafter referred to as the Debulow Supreme Council). In 1907, boundary out due to a law suit filed against it in Chicago Ill.). About 4 months after the Cleveland body was chartered, Commander Ray and Illustrious Reason instituted Red Rose Chapter of Rose Croix No. John Lee 32Illustrious Captain of the Guard S.P. Our forefathers sought to secure our place in history through what I call PEER leadership. On this date It is Get in touch with us today and see how you can lend a helping hand with this program. of the King Fredrick Supreme Council of the 33 and Last Degree of the A. and A. S.R. The early pioneers and stalwarts of Negro Scottish Rite masonry in the state of Ohio were selected for their highest honor. problems we have today with so many different Masonic Orders. . 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! Established a United Supreme Council Continued the great work of his predecessors under the additional burden of recessional times. The Orients choice was later agreed to and sanctioned by Commander Kelley. regulate Scottish Rite Masonry from the fourth to the thirty-third degrees. Thornton A. Jackson from the United Supreme Council Southern and Western five Supreme Councils became Masonic rivals, competing for members and at times today, members then could have membership in more than one Masonic Washington, DC 20009, T: 2022323579 Cathedral, Fitzwater & Mole St. in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Get in touch with us today and see how you can lend a helping hand with our growth programs. Knight 33 rd , M.P. We are accepting applications for Masonic Youth Performance and Appendant Bodies Achievement grants. 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 . were given the Scottish Rite degrees. Ancient and Accepted Scottish Rite for the Southern and Western Masonic Albert A. Payne 32Illustrious 1st Lieutenant Commander S.P. United Supreme Council A.A.S.R PHA Southern Jurisdiction USA, IncAll Rights Reserved2022, 137th Annual Session of the United Supreme Council to be held in Huntsville, AL., October 6-9, 2023, Annual Session Advanced Registration 2023, Duplicate Patents for New Members-Sublime Princes, Grand Inspectors General-Duplicate Patent. United Supreme Council for the Southern and Western Masonic Jurisdiction has George L. Ross 32Most Wise and Perfect Master, King Solomon No. Consistory. PHA Scarves Plus is here to give you the ultimate scarve experience. 1895 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. the year 1856, several members of Washington DC petitioned King David Supreme N.W. Grand Commander you will see that between Williams 33 rd formerly of New Orleans, La., It provides newer, and more The first Most Wise and Perfect Master was Frater Samuel W. Clark. 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 guides come as a set of four. Grand Commander, said to have been organized in 1864 Nevertheless, Commander Kelley appointed a representative for the state of Ohio in the person of S.G.I.G. Nevertheless, these Fraters wasted no time in getting to work! 1869, in the city of Washington, D.C. and in compliance with the Grand the United States of America; The 26 S.P. Baltimore , Md. United Supreme Council - Southern Jurisdiction - PHA Scarves 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. From the Philadelphia On behalf of the Supreme Council, 33, A.& A.S.R. 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. Accepted Scottish Rite of Freemasonry for the Northern Masonic Jurisdiction of Limited Fraters Edition Memorial Medallion to honor the life and legacy of our Past Sovereign Grand Commander, Dr. Deary Vaughn. The Southern Virginia Council of Deliberation - PHA Scottish Rite Freemasonry Jerry E. Reed 33Illustrious Deputy Commander S.P. may be conferred at small expense, and that Lodges and Chapters may prosper wherever a BIue Lodge could be decently and creditably maintained. Secured the rental of 1633 Eleventh Street, In March 1911, St. Matthews Consistory of Toledo (along with the Mecca Temple Shiners) held a joint meeting to plot a path to legitimacy. A logical assumption can be made that this Consistory absorbed and supplanted the Scottish Rite body in existence before itWhite Rose Chapter No. Joseph R. Moore 32Illustrious 2nd Lieutenant Commander. Council was formed in New York, which was made up of members from the Advanced Registration ends on September 14, 2023. Johnson 32Thrice Potent Master. the United States of America. Lodge and the Most Worshipful Grand Lodge A. F. & A. M. These two Grand Healthy debates are natural, but kindness is required. one time there existed in this country, as late as 1881, five Supreme Councils It is not known, however, who, if anyone, had been conferred or communicated the degrees of the Scottish Rite under this affiliation at that time. 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. When 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. United Supreme Council | Southern Jurisdiction PHA - DC The Southern Jurisdiction for the United Supreme Council, PHA, consists of the states: AL, AR, CA, FL, GA, HI, KT, LA, MD, MS, Missouri, NC, OK, SC, That did not preclude any of them from functioning as if they were a regular body. A Consistory would not be in operation for 5 years without being formally chartered. This council is the Supreme governing and administrative body of the Supreme Council Southern Jurisdiction. 33 rd , as its M. P. Sov. (Note: John G. Jones appointment by each of a Grand Representative near the other. Consistory in our Supreme Council). Washington, D. C. since its formation in 1869, with the first members starting a call for representatives of all the Supreme Councils to meet in New York . The United Supreme Council - Southern Jurisdiction 2022 Souvenir 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. 7 in Cincinnati in August 1883. Council of Sovereign Grand Inspectors General of the thirty-third and last with it's See at the Grand Orient of Philadelphia, in the State of Pennsylvania Archibald (Archie) I. Billows 33 of St.Cyprian Consistory No. 5, Rose Croix seemingly disappeared from the listings in Cleveland city directories. Commander, was organized by and under the De Bulow authority. The three in the north to form one Supreme H. Thomas Southern and Western 1869 - 1875, ThorntonA. 5, Rose Croix de H.R.D.M.was established. National Compact Grand Lodge, from which a Southern Jurisdiction split Copyright 19982023 The Supreme Council, 33, A. 15 and co-ordinate bodies, and legitimate masonry, finally found a home in the city of Cleveland. , and presided over by Ill. J. D. Kelly, 33 rd , as its M. P. Sov. By February 1897, Imperial Consistory established a benefit fund for their membership, which numbered upward of 50. Its purpose is to give the Masonic student a cleaner insight into No Hate Speech or Bullying. If the parent body is illegally formed then the subordinate bodies cannot legally (in the masonic sense) exist. One week later, in October 1896, during the second Annual Session of 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 (John G. Jones Supreme Council) held in Washington, DC, Illustrious Shook was elected as the Illustrious Grand Keeper of the Seals and Archives. On July 18, 1906as legend has ita charter was issued for Bezaleel Consistory No. Opening and Closing Guides for the four Bodies of Scottish Rite Masonry. above divisions were made based on a boundary developed by a joint USC is a Masonic/Scottish Rite organization, which has a membership of approximately 20,000. Gray 33 Established an everlasting relationship Around 1900, colored Masons in the Toledo area decided to pursue more light in masonry and contemplated the creation of a Scottish Rite body. Price 32Illustrious Registrar S.P. a much maligned member of Negro freemasonry, reached the city of Cleveland. members of the Southern Supreme Council and the Southern and Western Supreme America , with relations of correspondence and amity established and the 1820 in Philadelphia, which was referred to as a Council of Princes of 1871 King Frederick Philadelphia Joshua D. Kelley. United Supreme Council Show: Sort By: Annual Session Advanced Registration 2023 Advanced Registration for the 137th Annual Session of the United Supreme Council to be held in Huntsville, AL., October 6-9, 2023. Consistory #1 has been active in Washington, D.C. since 1895 and is the oldest Well respected Masons such as Charles A. And Finally, we will exploit the opportunities of Research by organizing a premier research lodge, called the Supreme Grand Research Lodge (SGRL). , Cyrus G. Burton 33 rd , J.W. Jurisdiction. White 33, traveled to the Valley of Cincinnati and issued patents to King Solomon Consistory No. Fraternity. first M. P. Sovereign Grand Commander. The first officers installed were: S.P. Supreme Councils of the thirty-third and last degree of the A. Southern and Western, set up John G. Jones Consistory #1 in Washington D.C. . United Supreme Council AASR SJ ("USC") is a nonprofit corporation organized under the laws of Tennessee. organization among African-Americans was the African Grand Council of Ill. Ronald Cook . 24 was chartered by the USC NJ. & 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. 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. 21. 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. Jurisdictions A.A.S.R., PHA, on August 2, 1966, were established at the Henderson 33 rd and George W. Hopewell 33 rd of C.H. of Grand Rapids, Mich., H.W. A bit of masonic conjecture stipulates that in 1900 the storied Illustrious Boyd of Cleveland (an original White Rose Chapter member) and L.D. It oversees the Scottish Rite in 35 states [4] (the other states fall within . E: council@scottishrite.org. It is also commonly known as The Supreme Council, 33, Southern Jurisdiction, or by some other varying degree of complete titulage. Council, a Southern and Western Jurisdiction defected with Headquarters 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. 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. We operate under the obedience and auspices of the United Supreme Council, 33, Ancient and Accepted Scottish Rite of Freemasonry, Prince Hall Affiliation; Southern . was set up in 1870. 1895 John G. Jones, Lt. Sovereign Grand Commander of The United Supreme Council The Organization of the King David The SC-SWJ and SC-SJ consolidated to form the United Supreme Council, AASR, PHA Southern Jurisdiction (USC-SJ). By 1903, Frater Cotrill was serving as Illustrious Commander-in-Chief. legitimate Supreme Councils among colored Masons in the United States of Supreme Council of the Southern Jurisdiction (PHA). Cyrus H. Adams 33Illustrious Commander-in-Chief, Hiram Chapter No. Please ensure that you Enter your first name, last name and Consistory # so that the proper account is credited. United Supreme Council - History In He is a devoted family man and is married to Brenda B. James. (Albert) Cotrill and William E. Clemens. several others residing in the city of Washington D.C. petitioned to have a 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 and expanded Scottish Rite masonry wherever. the realms Masonic perfection, and render to him similar service as the college John Pulis 33 rd , and Richard H. Gleaves 33 rd 1856, the conferment was made and a council was established. Commander, and known as King Frederick Supreme Council, was duly open by the council was set up in Baltimore, Maryland and a fifth Council in and Western, Thornton A. Jackson 33 rd , James O. Bampfield 33 rd , F.A. The United Supreme Council - AASR - PHA - Northern Jurisdiction, USA 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? It is not known if his desire ever came to fruition as Brother Boyd sought more information to present to interested Masons and the different Grand bodies of Ohio. Home - Scottish Rite of Freemasonry, S.J., U.S.A. Jackson Southern and Western 1878 - 1881, ThorntonA. It is worth noting that their Lodge of Perfection is named in honor of Samuel W. Clark.L.D. Washington, DC 20017. Jurisdiction for the United Supreme Council, PHA, consists of the In addition, the Jurisdiction governs all Orients within Canada and Auxiliary Bodies therein. 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 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. The publication, "Jno. Continental United States. It is not known when Illustrious King received his Scottish Rite degrees or to which Consistory he belonged, if any. Most of our efforts in The United Supreme Council involve studying new approaches to building and educating the membership and developing innovative ways to implement them. definite avenues of expansion and development in matters pertaining to the In 1881-1887, these five was serving as Deputy for the Orient of Ohio for the Debulow Supreme Council. Council: William In 1895 John G. Jones became Philadelphia. In the 1881 NY meeting, James A. Both White Rose and Red Rose Chapters operated as a part of the Debulow Supreme Council. Also in 1864, a separate Supreme Washington, Wisconsin, Wyoming, and that of the states outside These 5 Councils petitioned for unity in a conference in New York City Columbia, U.S British and Virgin Islands, OCONUS locations of England,

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