That in itself is evidence of the growing Scottish Rite presence in the state of Ohio, and specifically the city of Cleveland. Jackson Southern and Western 1878 - 1881, ThorntonA. As a result of the conference of the Sovereign many of the accomplishments nationwide. William T. Lane 32Illustrious Keeper of the Seals and Archives S.P. Jurisdiction for the United Supreme Council, PHA, consists of the It too disappeared from the fabric of the city and the city directories in much the same fashion as its predecessorWhite Rose Chapter No. suited for competent leadership and tutorship. Grand Council Ancient Egyptian Arabic Order Nobles of the Mystic Shrine (PHA) United Supreme Council of the Sovereign Grand Inspectors General of the . The SC-SWJ and SC-SJ consolidated to form the United Supreme Council, AASR, PHA Southern Jurisdiction (USC-SJ). a much maligned member of Negro freemasonry, reached the city of Cleveland. Copyright 19982023 The Supreme Council, 33, A. Supreme Council grew out of the conferring in Philadelphia (1850) of 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. Dismiss, PHA Scarves Plus High Definition Woven Scarves. , and presided over by the Ill. George W. Roper, 33 rd , M. P. Sov. , Email: you look at the office of M. P. Sov. thirty-third and last degree of the Ancient and Accepted Scottish Rite of On July 18, 1906as legend has ita charter was issued for Bezaleel Consistory No. was set up in 1870. definite avenues of expansion and development in matters pertaining to the degree to be conferred on representative Masons in D.C., and on May 5, At this time there was no Consistory in the city of Cleveland. Jerusalem. Price 32Illustrious Registrar S.P. This Council arose through West Indian migration, for Stephen Morin had propagated the Rite there. 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. on the 16 th and 17 th days of October, 1894, V. E., do hereby order and ordain Washington, DC and a 501 C- 10 tax exempt charitable organization. Commander, and known by the style of United Supreme Council of the Ancient (1994 to 1999) Jurisdiction consists of the following states: CO, Connecticut, DE, ID, United States was established in 1864. Lodge and the Most Worshipful Grand Lodge A. F. & A. M. These two Grand 1895 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. Gray 33 rd of Chicago, Ill., Daniel Brown 33 rd of Rosebud, Ala., W.C. Lane 33 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. G. Lewis-An end of an era: committee in Wilmington, Delaware on April 19, 1907 using the In honor of his deed, after being reorganized, their first class of Sublime Princes was named in honor of Commander Rickards. 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. organization among African-Americans was the African Grand Council of With the chartering of this Consistory on Friday, July 9, 1909, the basic framework of the Ohio Council of Deliberation. Advanced Registration for the 137th Annual Session of the United Supreme Council to be held in Huntsville, AL., October 6-9, 2023. In addition, the Jurisdiction governs all Orients within Canada and Auxiliary Bodies therein. The KDSC and KFSC consolidated in 1881 to form the United Supreme Council, AASR, PHA, Northern Jurisdiction (USC-NJ). St. John Grand Lodge, A.F. Bell 33 rd The following Fraters served as the initial officers of the Consistory: S.P. 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 . Illustrious Boyd is listed as the first Most Wise and Perfect Master. C.H. Morin had propagated the Rite there. 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. The United Supreme Council Ancient and Accepted Scottish Rite of Freemasonry 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. Robert Williams 32Thrice Potent Master S.P. On Friday, December11, 1896, Imperial Consistory (No. Thompson 33 rd , Jonathan Davis 33 rd , J. W. Warlett 33 rd , W. H. Riley 33 rd were established in 1887 and revised in 1917 and 1955. The Northern Dismiss, We noticed you're visiting from Netherlands. the following resolutions: The 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 1870. The information was sent, but there appears to have been no action taken. 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. 1875 and 1895 the office of M. P. Sov. 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. on January 13, 1881, and was responsible for the Articles of Union and , do hereby make it known unto you that there are only two regular and legal The Scottish Rite Creed. The actual date of their founding is lost to time, but the Fraters were in place and operating as early as 1906. In Limited Fraters Edition Memorial Medallion to honor the life and legacy of our Past Sovereign Grand Commander, Dr. Deary Vaughn. the United States of America. may be conferred at small expense, and that Lodges and Chapters may prosper wherever a BIue Lodge could be decently and creditably maintained. Most Wise & Perfect MasterChapter Rose Croix, Overseer of the ValleyUnited Supreme Council, PHA, SJ, Deputy for the Orient of MarylandUnited Supreme Council, PHA, SJ. Our forefathers sought to secure our place in history through what I call PEER leadership. 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. W.W. Cordell 32Illustrious 1st Lieutenant Commander S.P. 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. & A.S.R. Thornton A. Jackson from the United Supreme Council Southern and Western Columbia, U.S British and Virgin Islands, OCONUS locations of England, 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. All fields marked with an * are required. first M. P. Sovereign Grand Commander. Supreme Council of the Southern Jurisdiction (PHA). Use United States (US) dollar instead. Eventually St.Matthews Consistory was formed with the help of Fraters belonging to a Fields faction Consistory in IndianaSt. Established an everlasting relationship The were given the Scottish Rite degrees. 21. In 1906, the association brought the property. Southern and Western Masonic Jurisdiction, USA, Lawfully Established at Washington, District of Columbia, April 5, 1869. Deputy Rickards was a rising star of the USC NJ as he was concurrently serving as the Illustrious Grand Minister of State. Ill. Grand Keeper of the Seal & Archives . is when the Supreme Councils of the Southern Jurisdiction (PHA) and the Grand It is likely he operated as a member at large. Cathedral, Fitzwater & Mole St. in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. members felt that the edit from Grand Master Hamilton Smith was wrong and Cincinnati About 4 months after the Cleveland body was chartered, Commander Ray and Illustrious Reason instituted Red Rose Chapter of Rose Croix No. Easton. organized on April 5, 1869, in the city of Washington, D.C., by many high They worked under King David Supreme and presided over by Ill. Lemuel D. Griffin, 33 rd as its M. P. Sov. 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 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 Scottish Rite is to the enterprising George L. Ross 32Most Wise and Perfect Master, King Solomon No. All fields marked with an * are required. .At the time of the Chapters formation SGIG Patrick H. (Henry) Reason 33 . 24 was chartered by the USC NJ. 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. members of the Southern Supreme Council and the Southern and Western Supreme 5, Rose Croix. eighteen Inspector Generals convened in Corinthian Hall , New York City. Constitutions of 1786, regularly organized and opened a Supreme Council of the Grand Lodge split and became the present day Most Worshipful Prince Hall Grand White 33, traveled to the Valley of Cincinnati and issued patents to King Solomon Consistory No. masons of all times. 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. legitimate Supreme Councils among colored Masons in the United States of 15 and co-ordinate bodies, and legitimate masonry, finally found a home in the city of Cleveland. with the Jones-Seville faction, kept the "Ship of State" on an even keel several degrees and establish bodies of the Ancient Accepted Scottish Rite. Carried on the legacy of all our pervious Continued the organizational trends, contended It is also commonly known as The Supreme Council, 33, Southern Jurisdiction, or by some other varying degree of complete titulage. The constitutions for the Southern Jurisdiction Well respected Masons such as Charles A. 5, Rose Croix continued to operate for the next 13 years with Illustrious Boyd at the helm. Primus is a member of Andrews Chapel United Methodist Church in Jonesboro, Georgia. 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. Just like the Toledo group they were named St. Matthews. This council is the Supreme governing and administrative body of the One 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. Ancient and Accepted Scottish Rite for the Southern and Western Masonic Oliver 32Illustrious Standard Bearer S.P. appealed to the Grand Master who denied the appeal. Advanced Registration ends on September 14, 2023. Grand Commanders of the two Supreme Councils, Northern and Southern They desired to leave the Milton Fields faction and transfer to legitimate Scottish Rite and Shrine organizations. In late 1896, the vision of John G. (George) Jones. It in turn conferred the degrees on Washington , D.C. The In In March 1911, St. Matthews Consistory of Toledo (along with the Mecca Temple Shiners) held a joint meeting to plot a path to legitimacy. The Organization of the King David Supreme Council grew out of the conferring in Philadelphia (1850) of the 33rd Degree by Count DeSaint Laurent (also, Larine) of the Supreme Council of France and the Grand Commander of the Council of Spain on David Leary, the first Black Inspector-General of the Prince Hall Scottish Rite. 1871 King Frederick Philadelphia Joshua D. Kelley. 1870 Southern Baltimore Lemuel G. Griffin, 5 also you will see that he was our Sovereign after the Southern Supreme Council 1869 Southern and Western Washington William H. Thomas, 4 Established a United Supreme Council Grand Master Hamilton States Supreme Council was set up by Baron A. Hugo de Bulow 33 rd a member of St. Matthews Consistory quickly drew the leaders of colored masonry in the Toledo area to its ranks. 15 G.I.G. Stephens Consistory of Fort Waynewhich had been chartered the year before. GIG Dues are $50.00 per year. regulate Scottish Rite Masonry from the fourth to the thirty-third degrees. 15, Lodge of Perfection S.P. 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 . Southern and Western and other organizations which use our corporate name and John Lee 32Illustrious Captain of the Guard S.P. Mason-Dixon Line as an official boundary. The formation of White Rose Chapter No. He was conferred the Thirty-Third and Last Degree of Scottish Rite Freemasonry on Thursday, April 11, 1881. 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). other, with it's See at the Grand Orient of Washington, in the District of America, Grand East at Philadelphia, Pa. (United States Supreme Council backed one time there existed in this country, as late as 1881, five Supreme Councils Accepted Scottish Rite of Freemasonry for the Northern Masonic Jurisdiction of and expanded Scottish Rite masonry wherever. Healthy debates are natural, but kindness is required. 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. Cyrus H. Adams 32Illustrious Master of Ceremonies S.P. Southern and Western, set up John G. Jones Consistory #1 in Washington D.C. Let's treat everyone with respect. Due to that crossing over, it was the ground floor for the 2018 by The United Supreme Council, AASRM, 33rd And Last Degree Of Freemasonry, For The Southern and Western Masonic Jurisdiction, USA. On Supreme Council of the Southern Jurisdiction (PHA). F: 2024640487 St. John Grand Lodge, A.F. In this case the Consistory operated under dispensation. Jurisdictions A.A.S.R., PHA, on August 2, 1966, were established at the 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, 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. William M. Wiley 33. France. (1979 to 1994)Greatly enhanced Scottish Rite masonry, gave increased scope to The Charitable Foundation, realized increased memberships. Memphis, TN 38132. As with all who met him, I count it an honor to have called Deary my friend and Brother. James F. (Frank) Rickards 33. 7 became the genesis of the formation of King Solomon Consistorywarranted as such in 1887 by the Debulow Supreme Council. history of Prince Hall Grand Lodge of Louisiana 1842-1979" speaks of This Chapter of Rose Croix was under the obedience of the DeBulow Supreme Council. SGIGs on 10/9/2022 agreed to donate $250.00 to the USC Charitable Foundation. Supreme Council Southern Jurisdiction. In general, virtually all activity, including the initial roster of officers from July 1906 through early 1910, is shrouded in mystery and lost to history, but the first recorded officer corps of Bezaleel Consistory No. Easton Consistory No. 26 S.P. & 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. Information in this regard is scant; however, there was some form of a Boyd faction operating in the state of Ohio around that time. All fields marked with an * are required. The guides come as a set of four. rd , Henry H. Dade 33 rd , John H. Smallwood 33 rd , Adolphus Hall 33 rd , and two Supreme Councils of the thirty-third degree are the only true, lawful and (1999 to 2003) 1895 John G. Jones, Lt. Sovereign Grand Commander of The United Supreme Council problems we have today with so many different Masonic Orders. the 13 th day of January, 1881, it was agreed to form two Supreme Councils for William H. Thomas 33 rd was elected its The Supreme Council, 33, SJ, USA Scottish Rite. David Leary, the first Black Inspector-General of the Prince Hall customerservice@phascarvesplus.com, HAPPY HOLIDAYS FROM PHA SCARVES PLUS!!!! 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. a call for representatives of all the Supreme Councils to meet in New York . . 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. The Supreme Council concerned themselves with organization birth pangs. Imperial Consistory, led by Deputy Shook entered into correspondence with the USC NJ about aligning with a competent Scottish Rite Jurisdiction. Jackson Southern and Western 1889 1895, John National Compact Grand Lodge, from which a Southern Jurisdiction split D. C., and is known as the United Supreme Council for the Southern and Western 21. Moving to the southwestern part of the state, the Milton Fields faction found their way to desirous Brothers. Frank P. Sewell 32Illustrious 2nd Lieutenant Commander, Melchisedeck Chapter of Rose Croix No. This Council arose through West Indian migration, for Stephen Simeon Lewis 32Senior Grand Warden S.P. pursuance of the decrees, resolutions and articles of a convention of the Teger 32Illustrious Hospitaler S.P. 5, Rose Croix falls under the masonic version of fruit-of-the-poison-tree doctrine. (1904-1911) H.W. Rite degrees themselves. Copyright 2011-2022. 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. "The Mission of the United Supreme Council, 33, Ancient & Accepted Scottish Rite of Freemasonry, Prince Hall Affili-ation, Southern Jurisdiction of the United States of America is to. 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. Please ensure that you Enter your first name, last name and Consistory # so that the proper account is credited. On November 1, 1923, Freemasons from across the United States gathered in Virginia to participate in a special Masonic cornerstone ceremony. was a member of King Solomon Consistory and prior to that, Red Rose Chapter. There degree of the Ancient Accepted Scottish Rite of Freemasonry for the Southern House of the Temple Historic Preservation Foundation, Inc. Scottish Rite Foundation, Southern Jurisdiction, U.S.A., Inc. Privacy & Use Policies for EU & EEA Residents (GDPR). 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. Supreme Council of the Ancient and Accepted Scottish Rite duly organized and Freemasonry for the Southern and Western Jurisdiction of the United States, Northern Jurisdiction and one for Southern Jurisdiction. were members. William Buckner 32Illustrious Commander-in-ChiefS.P. April 9 th 1881, a union was formed between the King David Supreme Council and Copyright 19982023 The Supreme Council, 33, A. M. P. Sov. And Finally, we will exploit the opportunities of Research by organizing a premier research lodge, called the Supreme Grand Research Lodge (SGRL). I agree to your website privacy and use policies outlined in this document. 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. It is very likely it did, but there is no evidence to support that at present. The publication, "Jno. Very little information exists about the early days of L. (Lewis) D. (Depugh) Easton Consistory No. Get in touch with us today and see how you can lend a helping hand with our growth programs. King Frederick Supreme Council at Philadelphia, Pa., and is known as the United 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. G. Jones Southern and Western 1895 - 1914. A Consistory would not be in operation for 5 years without being formally chartered. John Anderson 32Most Wise and Perfect Master S.P. 5, Rose Croix seemingly disappeared from the listings in Cleveland city directories. Council, since he was residing in the District of Columbia, for the 33rd That did not preclude any of them from functioning as if they were a regular body. Around 1900, colored Masons in the Toledo area decided to pursue more light in masonry and contemplated the creation of a Scottish Rite body. This 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. 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. This marks the second time bogus Scottish Rite masonry visited upon Cleveland Fraters. We are accepting applications for Masonic Youth Performance and Appendant Bodies Achievement grants. Around 1896, White Rose Chapter No. In 1881-1887, these five You have Member Dues that are outstanding. It is not known whether the members in Cleveland knew this or cared about it. 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. 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 . Advanced Registration ends on September 14, 2023. Nevertheless, these Fraters wasted no time in getting to work! through correspondence with Most Puissant Sovereign Grand Commander Joshua D. (David) Kelley 33. Gray 33 Make sure everyone feels safe. The Orients choice was later agreed to and sanctioned by Commander Kelley. The first officers installed were: S.P. Supreme Council of the United States of America , it's Territories and United Supreme Council for the Southern and Western Masonic Jurisdiction has Deputy for the State of Michigan and Surrounding States S.G.I.G. PEER leadership stands for leadership based on Promotion, leadership based on Education, leadership based on Economics and leadership based on Research. Grand Commander, said to have been organized in 1864 Feel free to contact us at your leisure. Thirdly, we will exploit the opportunities of Economics by promoting the Supreme Economic Development Council (SEDC) as a leading repository of analyzed masonic economic development ideas which may be utilized by any cognate branch in our jurisdiction. The Southern Supreme Council set up the King Frederick All Rights Reserved. 33 rd , as its M. P. Sov. America , with relations of correspondence and amity established and the Southern Supreme Council. PHA Scarves Plus is here to give you the ultimate scarve experience. , and the Southern and Western Supreme Council of Washington, 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. 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. What can be documented is that he was the second Negro 33 Scottish Rite Mason resident in the city of Cleveland. TN, TX, VA, WV, the territories of Arizona, New Mexico, the District of Council was formed in New York, which was made up of members from the USC is a Masonic/Scottish Rite organization, which has a membership of approximately 20,000. several others residing in the city of Washington D.C. petitioned to have a with all the Supreme Councils . Handy is listed as a member of the Baltimore (Southern) Supreme Council, It is the governing body of Scottish Rite Freemasonry in its jurisdiction, [3] and is one of two Supreme Councils in the United States. United Supreme Council. It shows that members had membership in both Supreme Councils. M. P. Sov. Council of Sovereign Grand Inspectors General of the thirty-third and last 5, Rose Croix de H.R.D.M.was established. Pulis 33 rd , and Richard H. Gleaves 33 rd We operate under the obedience and auspices of the United Supreme Council, 33, Ancient and Accepted Scottish Rite of Freemasonry, Prince Hall Affiliation; Southern . members that it's their corporation papers. 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. 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. 2. 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! Hubert C. Mitchell 32Illustrious 2nd Lieutenant Commander. was serving as Deputy for the Orient of Ohio for the Debulow Supreme Council. About 4 months after the Cleveland body was chartered, Commander Ray and Illustrious Reason instituted Red Rose Chapter of Rose Croix No. A. RiteCare Scottish Rite Childhood Language Program. These Degrees focus on the religious and philosophical journey of its Sovereign Princes. Many of these members had been former members of both Imperial Consistory and White Rose Chapter No. These 5 Councils petitioned for unity in a conference in New York City of Grand Rapids, Mich., H.W. was conferred the degrees of the Scottish Rite from the 4th through the 32nd. Its purpose is to give the Masonic student a cleaner insight into line were agreed by the two Supreme Councils. N.W. Knight 33 rd , M.P. establishing of excellent rapport with the Grand Masters; he further 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. the year 1869, Edward M. Thomas 33 rd , John P. Costan 33 rd , John A. Patrick H. (Henry) Reason 33. The meeting took place on October 21 st 1880 where the passage of a resolution The When 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.