Use United States (US) dollar instead. 2 talking about this. Council of France. Grand Dr. Larry D. Spires, 33/96 (IL), Grand Secretary General of the Holy Empire. Copyright 19982023 The Supreme Council, 33, A. Information in this regard is scant; however, there was some form of a Boyd faction operating in the state of Ohio around that time. On behalf of the Supreme Council, 33, A.& A.S.R. 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 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. L.J. He extended the kindest courtesies to me whenever I was in his presence, and he truly walked the Masonic path. Washington, D. C. since its formation in 1869, with the first members starting Due to that crossing over, it was the ground floor for the Established a United Supreme Council ideals, desirous to soar among the talented craftsmen of the art, and better Consistory. Grand Commander of the United Supreme Council Southern and Western The Northern St. Matthews Consistory quickly drew the leaders of colored masonry in the Toledo area to its ranks. Grand Commanders of the two Supreme Councils, Northern and Southern National Compact Grand Lodge, from which a Southern Jurisdiction split That in itself is evidence of the growing Scottish Rite presence in the state of Ohio, and specifically the city of Cleveland. The Scottish Rite Creed. Around 1896, White Rose Chapter No. The organization was founded in 1907 by then Lt. Grand Commander and Ill. Deputy of the District of Columbia 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. Grand Council Ancient Egyptian Arabic Order Nobles of the Mystic Shrine (PHA) out due to a law suit filed against it in Chicago Ill.). who served as the second Most Puissant Sovereign Grand Commander of the DeBulow Supreme Council from 1879 through 1892. 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. In addition, the Jurisdiction governs all Orients within Canada and Auxiliary Bodies therein. Advanced Registration ends on September 14, 2023. S.G.I.G. Archibald (Archie) I. Billows 33 of St.Cyprian Consistory No. Jerry E. Reed 33Illustrious Deputy Commander S.P. 1895 John G. Jones, Lt. Sovereign Grand Commander of The United Supreme Council pursuance of the decrees, resolutions and articles of a convention of the you look at the office of M. P. Sov. Immediately prior to the opening of this body Frater Clark was Elevated to the 33rd degree. Cyrus H. Adams 32Illustrious Master of Ceremonies S.P. After bearing witness to a St. Matthew Consistory in the city of Toledo (established by a group from Indiana belonging to the Milton F. Fields faction) switch allegiances with the assistance of Commander Rickards, the Fraters of St. Matthews Consistory of Troy, Ohio decided to follow suit. Williams 33 rd formerly of New Orleans, La., 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. Southern and Western and other organizations which use our corporate name and When John 1820 in Philadelphia, which was referred to as a Council of Princes of 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. The constitutions for the Southern Jurisdiction whole Fraternity. The Tucker 32Illustrious Engineer and Architect S.P. members felt that the edit from Grand Master Hamilton Smith was wrong and is when the Supreme Councils of the Southern Jurisdiction (PHA) and the It is not known why the name Red Rose was chosen. And Finally, we will exploit the opportunities of Research by organizing a premier research lodge, called the Supreme Grand Research Lodge (SGRL). At that meeting in March 1909, after L.D. On November 1, 1923, Freemasons from across the United States gathered in Virginia to participate in a special Masonic cornerstone ceremony. has only been one United Supreme Council Southern and Western registered in United 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 Meanwhile in the city of Cleveland, White Rose Chapter No. 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 . James D. Cole, 33, Sovereign Grand Commander, A. Dues are to be paid on or before June 30 every year. It is also not known if Brother Boyd was a Scottish Rite Mason at that time. Its purpose is to give the Masonic student a cleaner insight into 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. R.A. Madison 32Illustrious Commander-in-Chief S.P. 5, Rose Croix. It is the governing body of Scottish Rite Freemasonry in its jurisdiction, [3] and is one of two Supreme Councils in the United States. two Supreme Councils of the Northern Jurisdiction (PHA) and the United Rite degrees themselves. Carried on the legacy of all our pervious Make sure everyone feels safe. 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. (1912-1929) Council, a Southern and Western Jurisdiction defected with Headquarters King Hiram Grand Lodge, A.F. thirty-third and last degree of the Ancient and Accepted Scottish Rite of Nevada, NH, NJ, NY, ND, OH, OR, Pennsylvania, RI, SD, UT, VT, (1994 to 1999) establishing of excellent rapport with the Grand Masters; he further and Western, Thornton A. Jackson 33 rd , James O. Bampfield 33 rd , F.A. M. P. Sov. Grand Eventually St.Matthews Consistory was formed with the help of Fraters belonging to a Fields faction Consistory in IndianaSt. . 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. Members were becoming members in this new Consistory. Continued the great work of his predecessors under the additional burden of recessional times. 5, Rose Croix continued to operate for the next 13 years with Illustrious Boyd at the helm. Just like the Toledo group they were named St. Matthews. He was conferred the Thirty-Third and Last Degree of Scottish Rite Freemasonry on Thursday, April 11, 1881. $200.00 View Details Consistory Dues Cards $0.20 Dr. Deary Vaughn Memorial Medallion Freemasonry among colored Masons in the United States of America . James F. (Frank) Rickards 33. above divisions were made based on a boundary developed by a joint A fourth to convene the representatives again on January 13, 1881 . Accepted Scottish Rite of Freemasonry for the Northern Masonic Jurisdiction of council was set up in Baltimore, Maryland and a fifth Council in c/o M.W. Jurisdictions A.A.S.R., PHA, on August 2, 1966, were established at 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 . M. P. Sov. Handy represented the for the Southern and Western Masonic Jurisdiction of the U.S.A. and Canada as On ThomasH. King 33 as the Second Grand Equerry during the triennial elections held the same year. 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. Thompson 33 rd , Jonathan Davis 33 rd , J. W. Warlett 33 rd , W. H. Riley 33 rd 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 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. There are several The KDSC and KFSC consolidated in 1881 to form the United Supreme Council, AASR, PHA, Northern Jurisdiction (USC-NJ). 15 G.I.G. Robert Davis 32Illustrious Commander-in-Chief G.I.G. Cincinnati About 4 months after the Cleveland body was chartered, Commander Ray and Illustrious Reason instituted Red Rose Chapter of Rose Croix No. The Southern His successor was S.G.I.G. The Southern Supreme Council set up the King Frederick Supreme Council of the United States of America , it's Territories and No Hate Speech or Bullying. Grand Commander, and known by the style of the United Supreme in 1870. Many of these members had been former members of both Imperial Consistory and White Rose Chapter No. On May 5, 1856 they I agree that you can collect, process and use my personal information as set forth in this document and for the purposes set forth in the document. members in 1856 and set up the Southern and Western Supreme Council in 1869. King Northern Jurisdiction and one for Southern Jurisdiction. the realms Masonic perfection, and render to him similar service as the college Oliver 32Illustrious Standard Bearer S.P. Healthy debates are natural, but kindness is required. of Freemasonry, S.J., USA. . 1733 16th St. NW Mason-Dixon Line as an official boundary. Revels Triplett, 33 rd and William (Albert) Cotrill and William E. Clemens. Shrine. (1887-1888) Easton of Cincinnati (an original Red Rose Chapter member) conspired to form a Supreme Council for the state of Ohio. Advanced Registration ends on September 14, 2023. Our forefathers sought to secure our place in history through what I call PEER leadership. 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. Alaska shall belong to the Northern also. At this time there was no Consistory in the city of Cleveland. It will establish correspondence circles and memberships which will promote historical research that is honest and unbiased. with the Jones-Seville faction, kept the "Ship of State" on an even keel & A.M. c/o M.W. 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. This Council arose through West Indian migration, for Stephen Morin had propagated the Rite there. Southern and Western, set up John G. Jones Consistory #1 in Washington D.C. St. John Grand Lodge, A.F. Robert Williams 32Thrice Potent Master S.P. United States was established in 1864. the year 1869, Edward M. Thomas 33 rd , John P. Costan 33 rd , John A. Consistory in our Supreme Council). It is likely he operated as a member at large. the Grand Orient of France. The Supreme Council, 33, SJ, USA Easton Consistory No. It is not known if the Fraters knew this or were even concerned. In fact, he was a suspended Mason. c/o M.W. 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. Louis G. Raglin 32Most Excellent and Perfect Junior Warden, Trojan Lodge of Perfection No. constituted at Washington, D.C. Wm. Knight 33 rd , M.P. The With the chartering of this Consistory on Friday, July 9, 1909, the basic framework of the Ohio Council of Deliberation. Cyrus H. Adams 33Illustrious Commander-in-Chief, Hiram Chapter No. Supreme Council for the Northern Jurisdiction, Grand East at Philadelphia , Pa. Teger 32Illustrious Hospitaler S.P. He is a devoted family man and is married to Brenda B. James. Hubert C. Mitchell 32Illustrious 2nd Lieutenant Commander. PHA Scarves Plus is here to give you the ultimate scarve experience. 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. Pulis 33 rd , and Richard H. Gleaves 33 rd 1. That did not preclude any of them from functioning as if they were a regular body. The H.W. of Supreme Councils in the United States . 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. 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]). Lodge and the Most Worshipful Grand Lodge A. F. & A. M. These two Grand St James Grand Lodge, A.F. January 27 th 1887 , a union was formed between the Southern Supreme Council of Later that year the full vision of John G. Jones came to fruition. Among those names were Frater Charles E. (Edward) Gordon and William E. (Ellison) Moore. Ill. Gilbert S. Reddings, 33GRAND TREASURER GENERAL, H.E. William T. Lane 32Illustrious Keeper of the Seals and Archives S.P. From the Philadelphia were given the Scottish Rite degrees. In March 1911, St. Matthews Consistory of Toledo (along with the Mecca Temple Shiners) held a joint meeting to plot a path to legitimacy. He served as the first Illustrious Commander-in-Chief. As the Milton Fields group chartered both bodies there is no explanation of why both used the same name. William H. Barber 32Illustrious Sword Bearer S.P. Subsequently, 25 Fraters were administered the Oath of Fealty and on May 1, 1911, St. Matthews Consistory No. Through consistent working of the degrees and recruitment of members, Red Rose Chapter of Rose Croix No. MA Supreme Council of the Southern Jurisdiction (PHA). 20. & 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. However, seemingly out of nowhere, another Scottish Rite body arose. Councils can only be set up by another Supreme Council. organization among African-Americans was the African Grand Council of It provides newer, and more 15 and co-ordinate bodies, and legitimate masonry, finally found a home in the city of Cleveland. 1 901-716-5110. headquarters@uscsjpha.org We are PHA Affiliated Freemasons practicing the Scottish Rite in the state of Georgia. It is not known whether the members in Cleveland knew this or cared about it. Clarence E. Hall 32Illustrious 1st Lieutenant Commander S.P. It is worth noting that their Lodge of Perfection is named in honor of Samuel W. Clark.L.D. . 33 rd , John W. Freeman 33 rd , L.W. In late 1911, Commander Rickards came to town and reorganized the Fraters of Miami Consistory. Southern Supreme Council. Again Illustrious Clark led the way. through correspondence with Most Puissant Sovereign Grand Commander Joshua D. (David) Kelley 33. In 1906, the association brought the property. 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. 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. In the 1881 NY meeting, James A. Simeon Lewis 32Senior Grand Warden S.P. Supreme Councils of the thirty-third and last degree of the A. 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. Let's treat everyone with respect. . 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. Please click the link below to pay your dues and call your Valley if you need assistance. J.W. In that time word traveled fast about what others were doing and everyone wanted to get in on a piece of the action. Ancient and Accepted Scottish Rite for the Southern and Western Masonic Smith issued an edit forbidding any member to hold membership in this Stephens Consistory of Fort Waynewhich had been chartered the year before. Illustrious Dr. A. Ralph Slaughter, 33SOVEREIGN GRAND COMMANDER, Ill. Alvin K. Wilkins, 33LIEUTENANT GRAND COMMANDER, Ill. Joseph A. Williams Esq., 33GRAND CHANCELLOR, Ill. LeRoy A. Lassiter, 33GRAND MINISTER OF STATE. All fields marked with an * are required. may be conferred at small expense, and that Lodges and Chapters may prosper wherever a BIue Lodge could be decently and creditably maintained. 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.