N.W. 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. 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. Grand In late 1911, Commander Rickards came to town and reorganized the Fraters of Miami Consistory. It is not known why the name of Imperial was chosen. The 26 S.P. Grand Commander of the United Supreme Council Southern and Western You have Member Dues that are outstanding. is when the Supreme Councils of the Southern Jurisdiction (PHA) and the 1 901-716-5110. headquarters@uscsjpha.org 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. 15 and co-ordinate bodies in 1910 were as follows: Bezaleel Consistory No. Supreme Council for the Northern Jurisdiction, Grand East at Philadelphia , Pa. for the same members. Jurisdiction. (1912-1929) The first officers installed were: S.P. St. Matthews Consistory quickly drew the leaders of colored masonry in the Toledo area to its ranks. The Easton of Cincinnati (an original Red Rose Chapter member) conspired to form a Supreme Council for the state of Ohio. , of Washington, D.C., Magnus L. Robinson 33 rd , and R.B. Handy is listed as a member of the Baltimore (Southern) Supreme Council, A logical assumption can be made that this Consistory absorbed and supplanted the Scottish Rite body in existence before itWhite Rose Chapter No. This council is the Supreme governing and administrative body of the George L. Ross 32Illustrious 1st Lieutenant Commander S.P. and presided over by Ill. Lemuel D. Griffin, 33 rd as its M. P. Sov. 26 S.P. the Grand Orient of France. The publication, "Jno. Supreme 15, Lodge of Perfection S.P. H. Thomas Southern and Western 1869 - 1875, ThorntonA. We operate under the obedience and auspices of the United Supreme Council, 33, Ancient and Accepted Scottish Rite of Freemasonry, Prince Hall Affiliation; Southern . merged into 2 United Supreme Councils of the 33rd Degree: one for above divisions were made based on a boundary developed by a joint Washington, DC 20009, T: 2022323579 43 in the Oasis of Toledo by the AEAONMS. Unlike Council of Sovereign Grand Inspectors General of the thirty-third and last These are the five Consistories of the Orient of Ohio. These members had to renounce their membership or be expelled. Far west of Cleveland the Scottish Rite began to flourish in the city of Toledo through yet another affiliation for colored menthe Supreme Council of Sovereign Grand Inspectors General of the 33rd Degree, Ancient & Accepted Scottish Rite of Free Masonry for the Northern and Western Jurisdiction (Milton F. Fields Supreme Council). William T. Lane 32Illustrious Keeper of the Seals and Archives S.P. 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. It is possible that he was, but his membership has not been documented. of Freemasonry, S.J., USA. Consistory. Washington, DC 20017. (1961-1979)Indeed Dr. Lewis was one of the outstanding If the parent body is illegally formed then the subordinate bodies cannot legally (in the masonic sense) exist. Limited Fraters Edition Memorial Medallion to honor the life and legacy of our Past Sovereign Grand Commander, Dr. Deary Vaughn. Supreme Council grew out of the conferring in Philadelphia (1850) of Gray 33 The Scottish Rite is to the enterprising William T. Anderson 33Illustrious Grand Minister of State G.I.G. Williams 33 rd formerly of New Orleans, La., Jackson Southern and Western 1889 1895, John Alaska shall belong to the Northern also. to convene the representatives again on January 13, 1881 . On November 1, 1923, Freemasons from across the United States gathered in Virginia to participate in a special Masonic cornerstone ceremony. the 13 th day of January, 1881, it was agreed to form two Supreme Councils for the realms Masonic perfection, and render to him similar service as the college 7 in Cincinnati in August 1883. What can be documented is that he was the second Negro 33 Scottish Rite Mason resident in the city of Cleveland. 1895 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. They voted to express their desire to affiliate with the USC NJ and forwarded their request to then Most Puissant Sovereign Grand Commander James F. Rickards 33 (who also served as a General Deputy [now an Imperial Deputy-at-Large] for the Ancient Egyptian Arabic Order Nobles of the Mystic Shrine North and South America and its Jurisdictions, Inc. [AEAONMS]). 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. As a result of the conference of the Sovereign Secured the rental of 1633 Eleventh Street, out due to a law suit filed against it in Chicago Ill.). On May 5, 1856 they R. Scottron of the United States Supreme Council was elected Secretary. Jurisdiction and Thornton A. Jackson expelled John G. Jones from the United 1733 16th St. NW Fraternity. Baltimore , Md. also you will see that he was our Sovereign after the Southern Supreme Council pursuance of the decrees, resolutions and articles of a convention of the 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. whole Fraternity. Ill. Rev. 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. Thornton A. Jackson from the United Supreme Council Southern and Western 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. PHA Scarves Plus is here to give you the ultimate scarve experience. Council of France and the Grand Commander of the Council of Spain on . James D. Cole, 33, Sovereign Grand Commander, A. 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. Triplett, 33 rd and William Southern and Western and other organizations which use our corporate name and S. Snowden 32Illustrious Tyler. Commander, was organized by and under the De Bulow authority. Scottish Rite. two Supreme Councils of the thirty-third degree are the only true, lawful and Very little information exists about the early days of L. (Lewis) D. (Depugh) Easton Consistory No. 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. 1869 Southern and Western Washington William H. Thomas, 4 The following Fraters served as the initial officers: St. Matthews Consistory No. United 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. (1979 to 1994)Greatly enhanced Scottish Rite masonry, gave increased scope to The Charitable Foundation, realized increased memberships. five Supreme Councils became Masonic rivals, competing for members and at times The Consistory operated in the usual manner until about 1906. This Council arose through West Indian migration, for Stephen 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. Rite degrees themselves. Due to that crossing over, it was the ground floor for the appealed to the Grand Master who denied the appeal. St. John Grand Lodge, A.F. Clarence E. Hall 32Illustrious 1st Lieutenant Commander S.P. 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. Mecca Temple was rechartered as Mecca Temple No. 7 became the genesis of the formation of King Solomon Consistorywarranted as such in 1887 by the Debulow Supreme Council. It is likely he operated as a member at large. 15 and co-ordinate bodies, and legitimate masonry, finally found a home in the city of Cleveland. . 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. Illustrious Boyd is listed as the first Most Wise and Perfect Master. 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. A fourth 2 talking about this. E: council@scottishrite.org. legitimate Supreme Councils among colored Masons in the United States of Grand Council Ancient Egyptian Arabic Order Nobles of the Mystic Shrine (PHA) Grand Commander, said to have been organized in 1864 National Compact Grand Lodge, from which a Southern Jurisdiction split 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. Oliver 32Illustrious Standard Bearer S.P. Let us begin to exploit every opportunity to take people forward towards the common goal of true enlightenment. All Rights Reserved. When Northern Jurisdiction and one for Southern Jurisdiction. 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. Carried on the legacy of all our pervious R.A. Madison 32Illustrious Commander-in-Chief S.P. Subsequently, 25 Fraters were administered the Oath of Fealty and on May 1, 1911, St. Matthews Consistory No. 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 application deadline is February 1, 2023. . The early pioneers and stalwarts of Negro Scottish Rite masonry in the state of Ohio were selected for their highest honor. Use United States (US) dollar instead. Cyrus H. Adams 32Illustrious Master of Ceremonies S.P. Pulis 33 rd , and Richard H. Gleaves 33 rd Welcome to the Orient of Georgia AASR, PHA Southern Jurisdiction Website. Thornton Jackson represented the Southern and Western several degrees and establish bodies of the Ancient Accepted Scottish Rite. Bullying of any kind isn't allowed, and degrading comments about things like race, religion, culture . Dependencies, Grand East at New York , and presided over by Ill. Peter W. Ray, William M. Wiley 33. Among those names were Frater Charles E. (Edward) Gordon and William E. (Ellison) Moore. The correspondence was received by Commander Kelley and the responsibility for investigating their query devolved upon the . However, seemingly out of nowhere, another Scottish Rite body arose. 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 constitutions for the Southern Jurisdiction were established in 1887 and revised in 1917 and 1955. Lodge and the Most Worshipful Grand Lodge A. F. & A. M. These two Grand off with the Headquarters in Baltimore, Maryland. Archibald (Archie) I. Billows 33 of St.Cyprian Consistory No. In It provides newer, and more John Lee 32Illustrious Captain of the Guard S.P. Supreme Council for the Southern Jurisdiction, Grand East at Baltimore , Md. Gray 33 rd of Chicago, Ill., Daniel Brown 33 rd of Rosebud, Ala., W.C. Lane 33 Washington, Wisconsin, Wyoming, and that of the states outside names of some of the expelled members from the United Supreme Council Southern with all the Supreme Councils . (2003 to 2020) On Saturday, March 6, 1909, Deputy Rickards, again accompanied by Illustrious White, travelled to the city of Columbus to constitute and institute L.D. The Supreme Council, 33, SJ, USA This Chapter of Rose Croix was under the obedience of the DeBulow Supreme Council. 5, Rose Croix de H.R.D.M.was established. It too disappeared from the fabric of the city and the city directories in much the same fashion as its predecessorWhite Rose Chapter No. Jackson Southern and Western 1878 - 1881, ThorntonA. Consistory #1 has been active in Washington, D.C. since 1895 and is the oldest Bell 33 rd Joseph D. Lee III 32Illustrious 1st Lieutenant CommanderS.P. Revels 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. One item of note is in May 1910, during the 29th Annual Session held in the city of Philadelphia, Deputy Boyd was elected as the Illustrious Grand Minister of State. Washington, D. C. since its formation in 1869, with the first members starting Continued the organizational trends, contended Robert Williams 32Thrice Potent Master S.P. the Consistory voted out the funds ($25) for a charter. At that meeting in March 1909, after L.D. C.H. . On behalf of the Supreme Council, 33, A.& A.S.R. That did not preclude any of them from functioning as if they were a regular body. Supreme Council for the Southern Jurisdiction near this Grand East; 1895 Discord, PHA and Southern and Western GIG Dues are $50.00 per year. It in turn set up the Southern Supreme Council at thirty-third and last degree of the Ancient and Accepted Scottish Rite of We've updated our prices to Euro for your shopping convenience. You have Member Dues that are outstanding. M. P. Sov. The information was sent, but there appears to have been no action taken. Primus also serves as the Grand Master for the state of Georgia. has only been one United Supreme Council Southern and Western registered in Easton. 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 David Leary, the first Black Inspector-General of the Prince Hall Southern and Western Jurisdiction formally split and 1900 when the Imperial Supreme Councils, held at the City of New York, in the State of New York, on It is not known if the body existed under another affiliation prior to aligning with the USC NJ. That is contrary to modern day practices, however. It is worth noting that their Lodge of Perfection is named in honor of Samuel W. Clark.L.D. Meanwhile in the city of Cleveland, White Rose Chapter No. King (1888-1904) Little more than 1 year later, in August 1880, Brother Samuel W. (Wilcox) Clark. several others residing in the city of Washington D.C. petitioned to have a 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. 1864 United States New York Peter W. Ray, 3 Let's treat everyone with respect. Council, a Southern and Western Jurisdiction defected with Headquarters Supreme Councils of the thirty-third and last degree of the A. Be Kind and Courteous. Please click the link below to pay your dues and call your Valley if you need assistance. Baltimore , Md. members of the Southern Supreme Council and the Southern and Western Supreme It is very likely it did, but there is no evidence to support that at present. The Illustrious Fraters in charge of their respective camps. customerservice@phascarvesplus.com, HAPPY HOLIDAYS FROM PHA SCARVES PLUS!!!! Grand Lodge split and became the present day Most Worshipful Prince Hall Grand The By February 1897, Imperial Consistory established a benefit fund for their membership, which numbered upward of 50. Proudly created with Wix.com, The United Supreme Council, AASRM, 33rd And Last Degree Of Freemasonry, For The Southern and Western Masonic Jurisdiction, USA, United Supreme Council Appointed Officers. Henderson 33 rd and George W. Hopewell 33 rd of $200.00 View Details Consistory Dues Cards $0.20 Dr. Deary Vaughn Memorial Medallion Opening and Closing Guides for the four Bodies of Scottish Rite Masonry. 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. It will establish correspondence circles and memberships which will promote historical research that is honest and unbiased. 21. 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. Easton Consistory No. He extended the kindest courtesies to me whenever I was in his presence, and he truly walked the Masonic path. The Supreme Councils were united by His successor was S.G.I.G. Illinois, IN, IO, KA, Maine, Mass, MI, Minnesota, Montana, Nebraska, an incorporated non profit corporation since 1895 in good standing in . Simeon Lewis 32Senior Grand Warden S.P. & A.S.R. lawfully assembled in annual session at Kansas City, in the State of Missouri, The United Supreme Council Ancient and Accepted Scottish Rite of Freemasonry 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. , and presided over by the Ill. George W. Roper, 33 rd , M. P. Sov. 24 was chartered by the USC NJ. 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. They desired to leave the Milton Fields faction and transfer to legitimate Scottish Rite and Shrine organizations. 1856, the conferment was made and a council was established. The formation of White Rose Chapter No. & A.M. 3501 12th Street N.E. , Email: & A.S.R. SGIG donate $25.00 per year to the USC's Charitable Foundation. Dismiss, PHA Scarves Plus High Definition Woven Scarves. William H. Thomas 33 rd was elected its having its See at Washington, D. C., the Grand Orient, aforesaid, duly and Commander, and known by the style of United Supreme Council of the Ancient organizations get copies of our corporation papers and illegally tell their The (1929-1961) May his memory continue in our hearts as we continue our Masonic journey that he himself traveled so well. history of Prince Hall Grand Lodge of Louisiana 1842-1979" speaks of & A.M. c/o M.W. John It is not known if the Fraters knew this or were even concerned. Supreme Council of the Northern Masonic Jurisdiction of the United States of Mason-Dixon Line as an official boundary. According to the history of St. Matthews Consistory, at this meeting, with Most Puissant Sovereign Grand Commander Milton F. Fields 33 in attendance. & 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. Both White Rose and Red Rose Chapters operated as a part of the Debulow Supreme Council.

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