Fall Edition
The Fall Bulletin
Official Organ of the United Supreme Council Ancient and Accepted Scottish Rite of Freemasonry, Prince Hall Affiliation Northern Jurisdiction, U.S.A., Inc.
PUBLISHED AT THE CATHEDRAL, PHILADELPHIA, PA FALL • 201 7
Quick Look Inside This Issue
The S .G.C.’s Message Page #2
Message from the Office of the Secretary General, H.E., t he Editor & Cathedral Secretary Page # 3
Summary of USC Session Events By the Editor & From the Desk of the Grand Prior Page # 4
Billy G. Hunter Class 201 7 Picture & Class list by name Page # 5 - 6
Visitation to Crockett Academy Mentorship Program & Dinner Pag e # 7
Mentorship “Cradle to College” SGIG Horace Jackson & Deputy Article IL, FE Orients Page #8 - 10
Pictorials & Deputy Articles Support Teams Meet & Greet “Our History Should Not Be a Mystery” Deputy Articles; Medical Comm., DE, AK, CAN, PA & IA Frid ay & Saturday Night Entertainment Fellowship Breakfast Morning Worship Service SGC’s Luncheon Re - Classification & Upgrades O.G.C. Annual Meeting Annual Memorial Services Page #1 1 - 2 0
Deputy Articles; IN, MA, NY, WI, CAN, CO/UT, BAH, NB Page #2 1 - 2 4
Donati ons to the USC BF & Memorial Page Page #2 5 - 2 7 The B ulletin Deceased Membership Listing & Printed twice each year by The United Supreme Council Ancient and MN Article Accepted Scottish Rite of Freemasonry. Prince Hall Affiliation, Northern Jurisdiction, U.S.A. Inc. Page #28 - 29
Sovereign Grand Commander Basil L. Sands, 33º Pictorial: USC Session, Banquet & USCBF Donations & USC Gold Editor: SGIG Edward M. Brooks II, 33º • Photographer: SGIG George T. Smith, Sr., 33º Medal of Achievement Awards
Associate Editors: SGIG Melvin J. Bazemore, 33º • SGIG Sidney D. Broadnax, Jr., 33º Page #30 - 31
SGIG Lorenzo Cruger, 33º • SGIG Roland K. Lee, Sr., • SGIG Raynard W. Hughes, 33º Back Page
Deputy and Overseer Meeting Issued from The Cathedral, 1514 Fit zwater Street, Philadelphia, Pa., 19146 - 2123
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Sovereign Grand
Commander ’ s
Message I like to express my deepest
Greetings,
th Our 136 Annual Session in Detroit, Michigan is now a part of our history and what a glorious time it was. I'm sure you all ILLUSTRIOUS BASIL L. SANDS, 33º will agree. As your leader, I am grateful for SOVEREIGN GRAND COMMANDER the support provided by the Orient led by Deputy Christopher Buck and his able team, Council s of Deliberation. It is the time for together with the administrative staff, reflection on your past year, and a t ime for provided directly by the United Supreme planning and setting your goals for the new Council, who enabled the programs to proceed without any major interruptions. year. While doing so, I urge you all to con - sider seriously my mandate of membership I wish to thank you all. retention, expansion, and financial sustain - ability. Please ensure that your quarterly We now look forward with much returns (and funds) are remitte d on a timely anticipation to our next annual session in Denver, Colorado. It is my sincere hope that basis. To do so will be of invaluable as many of you as possible will be in assistance to the proper functioning of the attendance in the Mile - High City, and be administration . able to renew old acquaintances. Remember that our repatria tion insurance will be May God continue to bless you and provided again. See you there. your families until we meet again?
During the 2017 sessions, a number of Grand Inspectors General were re - classified as S.G.I.G. Emeriti. It is my hope that you Fraternally, will use your new titles to assist in building up your Orients. You are expected to Ill. Basil L. Sands, 33º PRODUCE, not just wear a purple crown! Sovereign Grand Comm ander
Now a word to my Deputies , i t is that time of the year for the convening of your
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S.G.I.G. Lorenz o Cruger, 33 º
Secretary General, H.E .
I am pleased to inform you that we have completed the upgrade to the Scottish Rite House and
the S c ottish Rite Tower. As you may recall the “House” is over thirty years old and the tower is ov er twenty years old. We, (which includes all of you) updated the elevators, remodeled rooms,
updated air conditioners, re - designed the garden where the seniors sit, updated the entrance among other things, and generally made life a lot better for those who m we house. You should try to visit the area when in the City.
The residents are well pleased with what “we” are doing. Often when I go to the Cathedral they will speak to me from across the street. It is rewarding to know that we are helping so many pe ople, thank you for allowing me this honor.
S.G.I.G. Edward M. Brooks II, 33 º Editor of the Bulletin
First giving honor to the G.A.O.T.U. for his many blessings. Thank you SGC Basil L. Sands 33 º , for giving me the opportunity to continue as the Editor. The Bulletin continues to be the voice of the U.S.C. and gives us the opportunity to show the world our good works, especially where it
relates to assisting students in their educational goals, our focus on Memb ership, our Service to the Commun ity and Benevolent contributions . I thank you the membership for submitting inter - esting articles for the readers.
Thank you, Ms. Renee Isaac, Ms. Deborah Miles, SGIG George T. Smith , Sr. , SGIG Horace Jackson and GIG
R eginald Stewart, for your contribution and continued support of the Bulletin.
To all, b y the time you receive this edition of the Bulletin , the holiday season will be upon us . I would like to take this opportunity to wish each and every one of you a very Happy Thanksgiving, Christmas and a prosperous New Year . I look forward to seeing you in Denver, Colorado at our next U.S.C. Session.
st st Please remember, the dead line for articles is SEPTEMBER 1 for the fall edition and March 1 for the spring edition . S end your articles in Microsoft Word format or equivalent . F orward all articles to me in a timely manner, so that no article will be left out.
I ask that you send clear glossy photos, separately with your article. Feel free to send your article and p ictures via email at [email protected] , or to 4 Independence Court, Upper Chichester, PA., 19061 . All pictures and articles will become the property of the Bulletin. If you would like your photo(s) retur ned please provide a SASE and they will be returned.
S.G.I.G. Raynard W. Hughes, 33 º Cathedral Secretary
First giving honor and praises to our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ for all the blessings bestowed upon me and this fine organization, he has allowed me to serve. As your Cathedral Secretary I am honored to serve our by managing and overseeing this historic and magnificent facility which
is home to United Supreme Council, AASR, NJ, PHA, USA, Inc .
As your Cathedral Secretary it is my responsibility to ensure that this facility is always prepared to receive our membership and visitors. Our Sovereign Grand Commander Basil L. Sands , 33º has selected the
Cathedral as host to the Annual Deputy’s Confer enc e in January 2018 . We are now in the process of upgrad ing the comput ing systems at the Cathedral to increase our efficiency and capabilities .
The Cathedral is open daily for operations. However, if you are thinking about touring The Cathedral, the ho urs are as follows: Monday – Friday, 10:00 AM – 3:30 PM, and weekends by appointment (for large groups). If you are thinking about touring the facility, please contact us at 215 - 545 - 2443. We look forward to seeing you in the near future. 4 Fall Edition
UNITED SUPREME COUNCIL SESSION the USC Sou thern Jurisdiction (PHA), Northern Masonic SUMMARY OF ACTIVITIES Jurisdiction, Southern Jurisdiction, AEAONMS, the York Rite Submitted b y the Editor ; SGIG Edward M. Brooks , 33º Bodies to include representatives of the Grand Chapters Holy Royal Arch Masons, Knights Templar, Royal and Select Master This is a summary of events that took place during th and the Knights York Cross of Ho nor. the 136 USC Annual Session from Thursday, May 25 thru Tuesday, May 30, 2017. Monday afternoon, the Michigan Council of Deliberation Degree
th Team conferred the 33 rd Degree on the Billy G. Hunter Class of On Thursday, May 25 SGC Basil L. Sands, 33º, rd the Cabinet, MWGM Adrian L. Green, Most 2017. After the conferring of the 33 Degree , day one of the USC Worshipful Prince Hall Grand Lodge ( MWPHGL ) Session concluded. of MI, SGIG Christopher Buck, Deputy for M I , SGIG Horace J . Monday evening the USC Annual Awards Banquet was held with J ackson, Chairman of Mentorship and Program participants, were SGIG Christopher Buck, Deputy for M ichigan , serving as Master invited to see th e Mentorship P rogram working first hand, at the of Ceremonies. Invocation and table blessing was given by SGIG George Crockett Academy, Detroit, MI. We had an opportuni ty to Wilton E. Blake I , followed by the Toast of Refection. After a meet the Principle , Mrs. Monique Woodland - Phillips , members of delicious meal, SGIG Roland K. Lee , Sr., pres ented donations to her staff, and had a direct interaction with the Mentees at the several worthy organizations coming from the USC Benevolent school. Through my personal observation, it was very enlightening Foundation. This was followed by donations accepted by SGC to see how receptive these young men were of th e Program and Sands on behalf of the USC Benevolent Foundation from the Billy meeting with their Mentors twice a month. To SGIG Jackson, G. Hunter Class of 2017 and prior classes. The 2017 Class also SGIG Wayne Phillips and the Mentoring Team , “Great Job” . presented a donation to Mrs. Hunter the widow of the late Billy G.
Friday morning, May 26 th , the U . S . C . Deputy and Overseers Hunter . meeting was held with (96%) of all Deputies, Overseer and Tuesday, May 30, 2017, at 9:00 am the USC Session reconvened. Assistants in atte ndance. There was a reception of SGC Basil L. SGIG Rev. James H. Willis, Sr., Assistant Grand Prior conducted a Sands, 33º and MWGM Adrian L. Green, 33º, of the MWPHGL of Devotional Service with a short sermonet te. At the completion of M I . During this meeting all activities of the respective Orients was the Devotional Service, SGIG Bazemore receive d the remainder of reviewed. committee reports required , to complete this session.
On Friday afternoon the First Executive meeting was held with After this upbeat, harmonious and very productive session, a chain only Active member ship present, to review all fiscal reports and of union was formed and Sovereign Grand Comm ander Basil L. items requiring action by the U . S . C. Sands, 33º , officially close the 2017 U nited S upreme C ouncil
Saturday, May 27 th the Second Executive meeting was held with Session. all Active and Emeriti member s in attendance. I n attendance was , the Sovereign Grand Commander ’ s special guests to include , the SGIG Dr. Chester C. Pryor II, 33 º Imperial Potentate Carl A. Parker and from the Southern Supreme Medical Message
Council (PHA) SGIG Cleveland K. Wilson, Grand Chancellor The United Supreme Council 2018 session will be representing SGC Deary Vaughn, and other member from their hosted by the Colorado Council of Deliberation. The Council. During this meeting (36) Grand I nspectors General were mile high city has rarified air ( less oxygen ) . It will take reclassified and Crowned SGIGs a lso (3) SGIGs were upgraded to two to three days to adjust (shortness of breath/breathing hard; Full Active Status and they were; SGIGs Joseph Slay, Jr., (IN) , tiring easily; head ache ) to the reduced oxygen. Jerry D. Springer (OH) and Carl A. Williams (OH). To avoid this inconvenience, plan to arrive a couple of days early to Sunday morning, May 28 th the U.S.C., hosted the Annual Denver. That is, treat yours elf to a short vacation BEFORE the session. Fellowship Breakfast attended by Active and Emeriti members of You can enjoy shopping at a snail’s pace. the Northern and Southern Supreme Councils (PHA), the Northern Those who have special medical needs (renal dialysis as an example) Masonic Jurisd ictions, Southern Jurisdiction , Shrine , and the ir please schedule those appointments NOW. Talk with a Dialys i s S ocial wives and /or significant others. Following breakfast the Annual Worker to obtain the appointment s for next May. M orning Worship Service was held with SGIG Wilton E. Blake, officiating with an inspiring sermon by GIG Rev. Cedrick T. The Medical Services Team is look ing forward to your attendance Nickson. at the very informative, B. Albert Ford Health symposium.
Sunday afternoon SGC Sands accompanied by the Cabinet Flu shot time is here. Please do not postpone this. Ask your Doctor i f attended the B. Albert Ford S ymposium and the Order of the Gold it ’s time for the pneumonia shot (every five 5 years); when should you Circle’s Annual meeting where a demonstration of the “Officer ’ s get your Tetanus booster shot ? Talk with your Doctor about the advantages of the Herpes Zoster (SHINGLES) vaccine. Installation” was conducted. Let us continue to have: On Sunday evening the Annual Memorial Service was held to 1. A t yped list of your medications including the strength honor the 102 members who have passed since our last session . and time of day You are to take each medicine. Musical selections were rendered by the United S upreme Council Mass Choir , under the direction of SGIG Barrington Lessene. The 2. Pack your medicines in your carryon baggage. NOT in Eulogy was presented by GIG Rev. Robert E. Brumfield. your checked luggage. Check luggage may be delayed a day or more Monday, morning, MWGM Adrian L. Green, and the MWPHGL of MI , hosted the Annual Breakfast of Grand Master’s followed by 3. It will be helpful to include emergency telephone number of your Doctors AND Pharmacy. t he opening of the U.S.C., Annual Session, where SGIG Melvin J. Bazemore, Lt. Grand Commander received the Deputies and 4. Have each, of your Doctor’s phone number. This Active membership followed by the reception of SGC Basil L. information is essential in helping Medical Services, assisting in your needs . Sands, 33º, and invited Delegations. The list included member s of Fall Edition 5
S.G. I . G. Billy G. Hunter , 33º
Consistory: Wolverine #6 Valley: Detroit
Orient: Michigan Date Made Mason: March, 1955
Date Created: May 31, 1993 Date Active: May 28, 2000
Sunrise: March 20, 1930
Sunset: July 20, 2015
The Billy G. Hunter Class 2017
Elected Of ficers
President: Earl S. Bumgarner #15 (OH) st 1 Vice President: Colin L. Mitchell, #65 (PA) nd 2 Vice President: Harry L. Young, # 50 (NJ)
Treasurer: Joseph R. Brooks , # 71 (MI)
Secretary: Kenneth L. Page #49 (IL) Asst. Treasurer: Alexander D. Pinckney , # 1 01 (EUR)
Asst. Secretary : Alan D. Tucker, # 21 (OH)
Chaplain : Xavier L. Johnson, # 26 (OH)
Sargent at Arms: Donald Scott #24 (OH)
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Billy G. Hunter - Class Roster for 2017
ALASKA FAR EAST MICHIGAN (CONTINUED) OHIO (CONTINUED) Anthony April Marshall E. Alexander, Jr. Wayne L. Hearns Kevin M. Patterson Northern Light No. 72 Keystone No. 85 Wolverine No. 6 Bezaleel No. 15 Vincent Joyner Rinza C. Burton, Jr. John W. Malone Daune L. Roebuck Top of the World No. 102 J.C. Logan No. 103 Wolverine No. 6 King Solomon No. 20 Darrel Hixon John H. Sams Donald C. Scott BAHAMAS Joseph I. Staton No. 103 Wolverine No. 6 St. Matthews No. 24 Godwin A. Cargill Robert M. Pinckney Dorian M. Smith Antonio D. Spicer James E. Morley No. 73 Joseph J. Story No. 111 Wolverine No. 6 King Solomon No. 20 Kenneth E.G. Davies Anthony Shealer Ronald L. Stewart Ronald E. Thomas, Sr. James E. Morley No. 73 Keystone No. 85 Wolverine No. 6 L.D. Easton No. 21 Selvyn L. Rolle Alfred D. Wilson Harry Weaver, III Alan D. Tucker James E. Morley No. 73 J.C. Logan No. 114 Wolverine No. 6 L.D. Easton No. 21 Antonio M. Wilson Charles B. Tucker, III CANADA J.C. Logan No. 114 MINNESOTA Bezaleel No. 15 Jeffrey E. Foster William James, Sr. Quinton L. Turpin Beaver No. 74 ILLINOIS North Star No. 14 Bezaleel No. 15 Charles A. Cooper, Sr. Marc David Young Melvin Ward, Jr. CO/UT/WY West ern No. 28 North Star No. 14 Miami No. 26 Joseph L. Jackson, Sr. Phillip L. Douglas Mou ntain & Plains No. 33 Western No. 28 NEBRASKA PENNSYLVANIA Terrell M. McGary Robert Q. Gary, Sr. Freddie L. Clopton Jeffrey Barton Mountain & Plains No. 33 Western No. 28 Joshua D. Kelley No. 22 Nimrod No. 9 Nathaniel Richardson Darwin Gordon Rodney L. Wheeler, Sr. Earl M. Berry Pikes Peak No. 81 Western No. 28 Joshua D. Kelley No. 22 DeMolay No. 1 Berhane M. Tadesse Anthony Griffin, Sr. Albert C. Blair Pikes Peak No. 81 Marquette - Joliet No. 104 NEW JERSEY Martin L . King No. 86 Nathaniel Hanserd Andre w Burroughs Mark C. Burford DELAWARE Western No. 28 Sardonias No. 41 Martin L . King No. 86 Kenneth B. Robinson, Sr. Anthony R. Jackson Frank E. Coit, III Alfred S. Carey, Sr. Corinthian No. 5 Marquette - J oliet No. 104 Douglass No. 10 Charles E. Gordon No. 65 Ralph W. Truitt Kenneth E. Johnson Victor M. Lee Willie L. Comer C. P. Houston, Jr. No. 119 Western No. 28 Ophir No. 48 St. Cyprian No. 4 Alvin Jones Ronald L. Owens Anthony M. Gant EUROPE Western No. 28 Sardonias No. 41 DeMolay No. 1 Devin D. Carter Kenneth L. Page Jeffrey M. Perry Gerald Hun ley, Sr. Gustave M. Solomons No. 101 Menelik No. 49 Ophir No. 48 Martin L . King No. 86 Shane D. Devera - Waden Ronald M. Richardson Linwood B. Smith James E. Jefferson Gustave M. Solomons No. 101 Marquette - Joliet No. 104 Sardonias No. 41 DeMolay No. 1 Jamie Rene Gallegos Dannell Vinson Harry L. Young Steven Lawrence Karamursel No. 96 Menelik No. 49 Samuel W. Gordon No. 50 Martin L . King No. 86 Ronnie T. Grant Colin L. Mitchell Spain Military No. 99 INDIANA O HIO Charles E. Gordon No. 65 Dwayne Jenkins, Sr. Eugene Anderson, Jr. John E. Barnes, Jr. Gregory L. Ranson Ararat No. 115 Constantine No. 25 Bezaleel No. 15 Whitney M. Young No. 88 Reginald Lee Jeffery Bryant David G. Beard Wayne W. William Gustave M. Solomons No. 101 Magic City No. 62 King Solomon No. 20 DeMolay No. 1 Saalih K. Muzakkir Earnest B. Carey, III Earl S. Bumgarner Gerald Woods Eureka No. 113 Magic City No. 62 Bezaleel No. 15 St. Cyprian No. 4 George Orange Jeffrey D. Mathis Williman R. Cooper, III Eureka No. 113 Constantine No. 25 L.D. Easton No. 21 WASHINGTON/OREGON Alexander D. Pinckney Hubert L. Wheat, Jr. John K. Douglas II Robert L. Davis Gustave M. Solomons No. 101 Constantine No. 25 Bezaleel No. 15 Prince Hall No. 67 Terrence C. Queen Dale Edwards Bernard A. Love, Sr. Spain Military No. 99 MASSACHUSETTS Bezaleel No. 15 Cascadian No. 75 Sharif Rahim Jeffery M. Coaston Raymond A. Jeter Curtis L. McKnight, Sr. Gustave M. Solomons No . 101 Holy Sepulchre No. 17 K ing Solomon No. 20 Prince Hall No. 67 Billy Richard Richard Scroggins, Jr. Xavier L. Johnson Eureka No. 113 Springfiel d No. 89 Miami No. 26 WISCONSIN Kenneth L. Wideman, Sr. Douglas C. Jones Elijah J. Handy, Sr. Gustave M. Solomons No. 101 MICHIGAN Bezaleel No. 15 Ionic No. 70 Karl L. Witherspoon Joseph R. Brooks William N. Newsome, Jr. Houston Hooker, Jr. Gustave M. Solomons No. 101 Saginaw Valley No. 71 Bezaleel No. 15 Ionic No. 70
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Mentorshi p Program “Cradle to College”
Visitation to George Crockett Academy Charter School
On Thursday afternoon, May 25, 2017, SGC Basil L. Sands, 33º, the Cabinet, MWGM Adrian L. Green, MWPHGL of MI, SGIG Christopher Buck, Deputy for MI and Cradle to College Me ntorship participants were invited to George Crockett Academy Charter School, Detroit, MI ., see this program working first hand. We had an opportunity to meet in a classroom setting and were welcomed by the Principle Mrs. Monique Woodland - Phillips and her staff members. The students were very excited and receptive to the Mentorship Program, headed by SGIG Horace Jackson, Director and Mentor SGIG Wayne Phillips . The mentors and mentees normally meet for one hour sessions during their lunch period, twice a month. We had a round table of introductions by the attendees and students and a scrumptious lunch was also provided. Pictured top c enter L to R : SGC Basil L. Sands, Principle Monique Woodland - Phillips, SGIG Wayne Phillips and MWGM Adrian L. Green.
“Bon Appetit”
On Thursday evening May 25, 2017, an invitation was extended to SGC Basil L. Sands, the Cabinet and their wives and many othe r special guests for an evening of dining delight. This event was held at the home of our host SGIG Wayne an d Monique Phillips. The guest list included MWGM Adrian L. Green, MWPHGL of MI, SGIG Christopher Buck, Deputy for MI and their wives. The Chef prepared a delicious meal and the night was full of fun and great conversation. 8 Fall Edition
Savin g the Af rican American Male parenting and the strengthen ed use of the village as family to “From Cradle to College” serve as a motivation al tool. The culminating activity this A Vision of the United Supreme Council academic year continued with awarding two (2) five hundred - 201 6 /201 7 School Year Progress Reports dollar ($500) scholarship to two program graduating sen iors. We have served more than eighty students and assisted in many SGIG Horace J. Jackson, 33º , Chairman successful graduation placements of students in higher SGIG Charles Burns, 33º , Co - Chairman education, employment, trade s training, and military service opportunities. Thanks to the dedicated coaches and the many Orient of Michigan supporters within the Bloomfield Public School System.
S GIG Horace J. Jackson, 33º Orient of Illinois/Valley of Chicago Chairman M entorship Program SGIG Melvin Frierson, 33º - Deputy for the Orient As the 2017/2018 school year begins, the SGIG Charles Burns, Jr., Assistant to the Deputy and United Supreme Council and our Sovereign Assistant Mentoring Committee Chairman Grand Commander Basil L. Sands , 33º can be proud of what is being accomplished in Currently, in the Orient of Ill inois, we are running t wo the Orients participating in the “Cradle to programs, (1) Hiram Consistory #51, Carbondale, IL and (2) College” Mentoring Program. The Fraters in the participating Marquette/Joliet Consistory #104, Joliet, IL. Recently, GIG LaRue Love of #51, informed us that there has been a change in Orients give their time, energy and finances to help motivate the administration at the school. During the tra nsition volunteer our youth. These outstanding men and Mason s continue to give mentoring has been suspended (we hope to start up again at the back to their communities, hoping to make a difference in the beginning of the school year). SGIG Neal Carson (#104) lives of the young people they mentor. It’s hard to find the reports that they are trying to extend their program, which will words to express my gratitude to these dedicate d individuals, require more volunteers. The City of Chicago has imple mented but I hope you all will join me in giving praise where praise is a “STAR Scholarship” Program. The City Colleges of Chicago due throughout the Valleys, Orients, and this entire Jurisdiction. will provide scholarships to qualifying graduates. Students A program such as ours is only as good as those who volunteer to assist -- and believe me, we have an excellent program ! We achieving the necessary qualification will be offered waivers are looking forward to the 2017/2018 school year . for all tuition and books for up to three years at City Colleges of Chicago. “We have accomplished much we can be proud of, but we still have much to do.” We are also performing Continuing Education Programs for our Mentors and Mentor Coordinators. A condensed summary of the Annual Repo rts for the 2016/2017 School Year follows (the participating Orients have Orient of Massachusetts/Valley of Boston provided detailed and comprehensive reports, unfortunately due SGIG Henry L. Owens, 33º - Deputy for the Orient to space constraints some of the content of their reports have SGIG Ian G. Wilson and GIG Justin A. Petty been edited. All their accomplishments are not being rep orted Mentoring Coordi nators in this article, but you need to know that they are doing School District: Boston Public Schools excellent work ! ): Target School: Jeremiah Burk High School Orient of Connecticut/Valley of Hartford There was no activity to report for the first half of the year. SGIG Edward Cherry, 33º – Deputy for the Orient The coordinators of this program have spoken with the Ill . Mentoring Coordinator - SGIG Floyd E. Bagwell, Jr. Deputy of the Orient, SGIG Owens, and have decided to School District : Bloomfield Pu blic Schools resume our mentoring activities in September upon meeting Target School : Bloomfield High School with our new target school liaison. We have decided to regroup and refocus our mentoring efforts with said school, the Sons of Solomon: Saving our Sons - From Cradle to College is Jeremiah E. Burke High School. The new school year will a collaborative, comprised of members of Composite Lodge begin in a few days and it is our hope that we will be off and #22, Prince Hall Masons of Bloomfield (C T ), Hartford running again by the end of September with a new cohort of Consistory #80 (CIC GIG Alfred Gr ady), Sons of Allen (men’s students. ministry) of Bethel A.M.E. Church, Bloomfield, C T , which has th just completed the seventh (7 ) year of operation at Bloomfield The Fraters in the Orient of Massachusetts continue to support (C T ) High School and providing a wide array of successful the Sovereign Grand Commander ’ s Vision: Saving the African programming to support the social, emotional, personal and American Mal e from Cradle to College and to make a academic progress of fifteen to twenty young men of color and difference in the lives of these students. an occasional white male (minority) student. Orient of Michigan/Valleys of Detroit and Saginaw Our work agenda, we are proud to share, was very successful in SGIG Christopher Buck, 33º - Deputy for the Orient offering sessions that worked with mentees’ mastering Wolverine Consistory, Valley of Detroit; developmental ski lls in: public speaking, basic writing Mentoring Coordinator; GIG Karl E. D’Abreu, Sr. practices, educational use of technology, critique of motivational guest speakers to enhance critical and higher order School District: Detroit Public Schools thinking, public service provision, understanding the “family Target School: Martin Luther King, Jr. Senior High School, dynamic” - single parenting, whole a nd extended f amily Detroit, Michigan Fall Edition 9
Non - traditional District: George Crocket, Jr. Academy , suspended our program , but we plan to re - establish our efforts Detroit, MI (Spearheaded by SGIG Way ne E. Phillips ) in the 2017/2018 school year.
Mentors: SGIGs Horace J. Jackson (Chairman), Clarence T he Orient of New Jersey is committed to the United Supreme Stone, Sr., Advisor, Wayne E. Phillips, GIGs Karl E. D’Abreu, Council’s Mentoring Program and we will do all that is Sr. , John Clowney, and Kenneth Carter necessary to get our Mentoring Program up and running again.
By design, mentoring programs have the goal of doing things Orient of Ohio/Valley of Cleveland such as increasing educa tional successes, building personal SGIG Carl A. Williams, 33º - Deputy for the Orient growth, improving life skills, and producing high school GIG Mark A. Ledger, Coordinator graduates. It also involves encouraging and constructing a way for K - 12 students to consider, plan for, and attend post - School District: Cleveland Metropolitan School District secondary institutions; which include four - year colleges or District CEO: Dr. Eric Gordon Target School: John Adams High School universities, junior or community colleges, or vocational, business, or technical schools, after high school. Carefully Principal: Dr. Terr ance E. Menefee structured and supported mentoring provides young people with Mentoring Liaison: Mr. Brian Simmons (LINKS Program the developmental resources needed for success. M entoring Coordinator) relationships help students by guiding them a long a pathway for Bezaleel Consistory #1 5, CIC David Williams, 33º education past high school graduation. Networking This is our eighth year of Mentoring at this school. opportunities and experiencing new things also playing a huge role in their success. The program ran for a total of twelve (12) weeks. During that time, the F raters worked with the student (mentees) on the We served approx imately 104 students during this past sc hool following: Tutoring, Study Skills, Cognitive Listening Skills, year ; we had seven students who were High School Seniors. Test Taking Preparation, Time Management Skills, Financial Five of the young men are going to attend Morehouse College Preparation, Career Awareness, and Culminating E vents. in Atlanta, GA; one will attend Marygrove College in Detroit, Several Guest Speakers spoke to the Mentees on several MI; and one will attend the University of Michigan. occasions, including Calvin Williams, Chief of Police, Other activities included opportunities to look at sports related Cleveland, OH, Officer Damon Johnson, Cleveland Firefighter careers, meet with NBA Players from the Detroit Pistons Arson Unit. Mentees also participated in various Field Trips . Basketball team throughout the season, experience VIP treatment from the team, and go behind the scenes. The Mentoring Committee for the Orient of Ohio in the Valley of Cleveland met on Thursday, November 10, 2016 at John The mentoring program was successful in secur ing additional Adams High School. Present at the meeting was SGIG s grant dollars for activities, healthy snacks, and limited Leonard B. Jackson, Chairman; Carl A. Williams, Co - transportation. We also had financial assistance from Chairman; GIG Mark A. Ledger, Coordinator; SGIG s Ival Wolverine Consistory # 6 and the Eagles Club here in Detroit. Angel; Rev. Hilton O. Smith; GIG s Louis C. Crocheron ; Eric Kidd ; Gregory F. Clifford; Prestor Pickett; Richard Maxey; Our devoted Mentors (listed above) along with others not Duane Crockrum; Bro. Anthony Green of Excelsior Lodge; named hav e done an outstanding job thus far in molding these Football Coach Clint White; Basketball Coach Lavonne Davis young lives. We hope to add new schools in 2018. We look Sr.; Mr. Blaine Gri ffin; Mr. Bryant Kizer Cleveland Call - N - forward to report ing on more successes in the future as we Post; and Chief of Police Calvin Williams City of Cleveland. continue. Our Fraters have provided over 2500 hours of service to our Saginaw Valley Consistory # 71, Valley of Flint; Mentees and the community. Mentoring Coordinator – GIG Bryant Nolden
Congratulations to Saginaw Valley for starting the newest Orient of Washington and Oregon/Valley of Tacoma Mentoring Program in the Orient of Michigan. This is a Chess SGIG Daniel L. Lunsford, 33º - Deputy for the Orient Mentoring Program spearheaded by GIG Bryant Nolden, with SGIG Julian Harris, Coordinator GIG Julius Brown, Jr. Reporting the assistance and guidance of SGIGs Robert Meekins and Michael Jordan. Also assisting are GIGs Freddie Johnson and School Districts: Tacoma School District and Pasco School Jessie Collins. This program will be conducted one day each District week until October and then sessions will be twice a week. Superintendents: Dr. Carla Santorno and Dr. Michelle There are 20 young people in the program. Whitney Target Schools: Foss High School, Tacoma, WA and Pasco Orient of New Jersey High School, Pasco, WA , Foss High School SGIG Arthur R. Craw ford, 33º - Deputy for the Orient We continue to see the Gr a d u a t i on S ucc e ss P e r ce n t a g e increase SGIG Harry McDowell, Coordinator f or y o u ng b l a c k m a l es at both F o s s High School and Pasco The Newark Board of Education has continued to undergo High Schools. GIG Carl McDaniels has stepped up to the plate. reorganization and the relevant school administrations have He has been holding things down for the west side of the Orient. changed several times in the last few years making it very SGI G Ju li a n H a rr i s continues to give back to the community. difficult for our Mentoring Program to restart each time there is The following is the man hour breakdown of al l of the Foss a change (having to resubmit all the required paper work such High School Mentors: SGIG Julian Harris – 20 hours , GIG as the Partnership Agreement and other related documents). Carl T. McDaniel – 116 hour s , GIG Julius W. Brown Jr. - 4 Therefore, due to circumstances beyond our control, we have hours Admin . 10 Fall Edition
That’s a total of 140 Hours of Mentor ing . This is s olid or another by cancer, sickle cell, or Alzheimer. The Orient also evidence that we are doing the right thing as mentors. sponsors national organizations that fight against these horrible diseases. Pasco High School --- On the East side of the Mountains, in Pasco, WA. Fraters are Throughout the Orient ; ministers, social workers, and activists making the same type of impact. Fraters all work diligently to of the “order” have been given honors and accolades by local mentor young men and to mold them into becoming better communities and social ag encies. Most recently, GIG citizens for the future. The following are the man ho urs for Sherwood Edwards, ED., was named “Professional of the Year Pasco High School: in Higher Education”.
GIG Arthur T. Broady – 30 hours ; GIG Vincent King – 16 The Orient publishes a second to none newsletter the hours ; GIG Donald Bell – 40 hours ; GIG Fred Edwards – 20 “Clarion” , twice a year. Said newsletter depicts historical hours ; SP Nelson Trahan – 10 hours ; SP Level Brown, Jr. – 10 events and contemporary activitie s of the Orient. hours ; SP Ronald Carpenter – 15 hours ; SP Vernon Ric hardson The Orient has a functioning “mentoring program”, and a few – 10 hours ; SP James E. Wright – 10 hours consistories are involved namely, Hiram #51, Tyree #64, That’s 161 solid hours of mentor ing . We continue to positively Marquette/Joliet #104, and Western #28. impact the dropout , graduation, and College entry rates of the Under the aegis of SGIG Melvin Frierson, Deputy for the students we mentor . Orient’s overall activity and our “mission” is to support , Total Mentoring Hours volunteered for this school year t otaled advocate, and implement programs that impact the many down 301 Hours. trodden in the Orient of Illinois.
These Fr a t ers are m a k i ng t h i s O r i e n t b e tt e r e v ery d a y . Al l The Orient of Illinois (PHA) will hold its 100th Anniversary m emb e r s h a v e comp l eted t he S cot t i sh R i t e US C a n d t h e Sch o ol during the Annual Session on October 13 - 15, 2017 at the Di s tr i c t A p pli ca t i o n s. W e a r e d e t e rm i n e d t o d i r ectly a ff e c t t he Abraham Li ncoln - Doubletree Hotel located 700 Adam St., D r op - O u t R ate o f y o u n g A fr i ca n - A m eric a n m a l es. L o o k i n g f o r Springfield, Illinois . Submitted by; James A. Mitchell w a y s t o r e a c h t he y o u t h w i t h w h a t w e ha v e t o o f f e r i s a f u l l ti m e j o b . W e e n co u r a g e e v ery Fra t er i n o u r O r i e n t t o g i v e an S GIG Daniel R. Poole , 33 º h o u r o r t w o a w e e k t o o u r f ut u r e l e a d e r s t o h el p m o l d w h a t t h a t Deputy for the Far East w orld w i l l l o o k li k e . On Saturday, 23 June, 2017 members of Keystone
Consistory #85, Torii Lodge #4 6, Okinawa Military Lodge #68, Nero Prince Consistory #371, SGIG Melvin Frierson , 33 º and Obelisk Temple #87, AEAONMS, collective - Deputy for I llinois ly donated eight (8) bicycles valued at $800 to the Henoko
The Orient of Illinois (PHA) has a robust Children’s Nursing Home (Orphanage) on Okinawa, Japan Educational Assistance Program. Since its ( pictured below ) . Additionally, they p rovided helmets to the inception, over $95,000 has been given to college children to keep them safe and taught them how to ride the and vocational students. In addition to its educational bicycles. Some of the Fraters provided some impressive riding assistance program, the Orient participates in other demonstrations as well. The membership also volunteered their p hilanthropic activities both at the Orient and National level. time to play games and socialize with the childr en and orphanage staff. The time spent was priceless and enjoyed by Each Consistory in the Orient of Illinois has at best, an Annual all. Christmas Basket program. Some Consistor y’ s programs are larger than others; however, in each case, the Orient’s GIG Marshall E. Alexander, Jr., 33º , Illustrious Commander - in - Consistories attempt to provide families with food, toys, Chief, further stated “Nothing would have happened without clothing, cash certificates, as well as in kind services during the organizations that made contributions. Many people spea k Christmas. Some Consistories continue to provide support of Charity, but on this day, it was taken to heart.” He thanked services to families throughout the year. the Fraters that volunteered their time and encouraged them to continue striving for excellence. Selected Consistories are committed to “back t o school” projects providing school supplies i.e., backpacks, pens, pencils, notebooks, paper supplies , et cetera. These Consistories make donations and contributions to school children during the year.
A major project of the Orient is to support struggl ing storefront churches and identifiable social service agencies. These organizations tend to support and aid “our’ seniors and children in various communities. Donations are made annually and sometimes during the year as needed.
On the national level, th e Orient supports the American Cancer Society, Sickle Cell Anemia, and Alzheimer Association. Annually, the Orient makes a substantial donation to the above. Many of our members in the Orient have been touched one way Fall Edition 11
United Supre me Council Support Teams
U.S.C. Convention Committee U.S.C. Medical with Director SGIG Dr. Chester C. Pryor II, 33º
SGIG Charles W. Hales, 33º & SGIG Carl A. Williams, 33º Director Deputy Director
The Secretary General’s Staff
U.S.C. Mass Choir & Director SGIG Barrington Lessene, 33º
U.S.C. Transportation Committee
U.S.C. Class Orientation Committee SGIG Carlee London, 33º SGIG Joseph L. Tyner, 33º Director SGIG Samuel J.D. Shook, 33º Co - Chairman Chairman
U. S.C. Honor Guard/Sword Bearers
U.S. C. Honor Guard/Candle Bearer
Pictured from top to bottom L to R; Convention Committee, Medical Team, The Secretary General’s Staff , USC Mass Choir,
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Meet and Greet in Detroit, Michigan (Pictorial)
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Meet and Greet in Detroit, Michigan (Pictorial Continued)
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“Our History Should Not Be a Mystery – Part V II ” for a number of years - at least through 1905. Six years later Do You Know Where Your Consistory’s Name Originated ? the Fraters, decided to explore the possibility of joining the United Supreme Council of the Ancient and Accepted Scottish “ A people without the knowledge of their past history, origin, Rite of Freemasonry Thirty third Degree of the Northern and culture is like a tree without roots.” — Marcus Garvey Masonic Jurisdicti on of the United States of America (our name
Submitted By: GIG Reginald Stewart, 33º at that time). Moving forward with their decision, an application was made, through then - Deputy for the Orient of This submission marks 3 years that the series Ohio and Michigan , SGIG James F. Rickards 33 º (who would has appeared in The Bulletin . THANK YOU eventually become our ninth Most Puis sant Sovereign Grand to the readers for enjoying the work ; THANK Commander). It was returned favorably. Shortly after the re - YOU to Sovereign Grand Commander chartering, 25 Fraters were administered the Oath of Fealty, and Basil L. Sands , 33 º , for allowing me to speak subsequently 24 more Brothers were a dvanced to the 32 º . to the membership through our magazine; THANK YOU to the Editor, SGIG Edward This Consistory is the proud home of Gold Medal of M. Brooks II , for his candor, enthusiasm, and advice over the Achievement awardee SGIG James B. Simmons Jr. 33 º . He years; and THANK YOU to Ms. Re nee Isaac and Ms. Debra was honored during the Centennial Session held in Philadelphia Miles for assisting me in my fact gathering when I visit the in 1981. SGIG Simmons , a Most Worshipful Past Grand Cathedral. Master of the Most Worshipful Prince Hall Grand Lodge of Ohio, was honored again when the Class of 1994 took his name. Corinthian Consistory #5 Valley of Wilmington - Orient of Delaware It is not known why the name of St. Matthews was chosen. Originally chartered May 1881; rechartered 1890; Thanks to S GIG Grand Minister of State Sidney D. R e - organized 1900 Broadnax Jr. , 33 º , King Solomon Consistory #20, Valley of There was a Scottish Ri te presence in Delaware before the Cincinnati; SGIG Steve Murray 33 º and SP Clarence Jones 32 º , Union of 1881. Corinthian Consistory was chartered in late both of St. Matthews Consistory #24, Valley of Toledo; all of May 1881 under the obedience of the United Supreme Council, the Orient of Ohio for their assistance. 3 3 º , Ancient and Accepted Scottish Rite of Freemasonry, Prince Hall Affiliation, Southern Jurisdictio n, United States of G. (George) Oscar Carrington Consistory #93 America. Valley of Milton - Orient of Delaware Constituted May 1975 In early 1883, the Northern and Southern Jurisdictions G. (George) Oscar Carrington (1895 – 1964), a negotiated the exchange of the Orient of Delaware (SJ) for the Past Master of Star in the East Lodge #1 and Past Orient of Kentucky (NJ). The USC NJ decided that losing the Worthy Grand Patron of St. Matthew’s Grand Orient of Kentucky, but gaining the Orient of Delaware was Chapter, OES, was a Most Worshipful Past Grand advantageous because Corinthian Consistory had already been Master of the Prince Hall Grand Lodge of established. Delaware and its Jurisdiction, F&AM. He had the There has been considerable confusion about its origin date notable distinction of se rving two non - consecutive with the USC NJ. One source lists a re - charter date of 1890, terms — 1940 – 1947 and 1949 – 1951, for a total of 9 years in the however, Most Puissant Sovereign Grand Commande r Grand East. Thereafter he was appointed as Deputy for the Joshua D. Kelley 33 º and SGIG William F. Powell 33 º (both Orient of Delaware . have Consistories named in their honor located in Omaha, S GIG Carrington was an art teacher at Howard Senior - Junior Nebraska and Des Moines, Iowa, respectively), organized this High School for 43 years and a guidance counselor at Bancroft Consistory in 1900, and is the oldest in the Orient of Delaware. Junior High School both in Wilmington, Delaware. A member S GIG (Dr.) L una I. Mishoe 33 º was a Gold Medal of of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc., S GIG Carrington was Achievement awardee at the 106 th Annual Session held in deeply involved in community and civic engagements. He was Detroit in May 1987. active with the YMCA, Boy Scouts of America, We lfare Council of Delaware, and the Wilmington Housing Authority. At least three members have been held in high enough esteem He also served as the Superintendent at Shiloh Baptist Church. to be honored by a Class of Grand Inspectors General being Running as a Republican, he won the primary for City named in their honor — the Dr. Conwell Banton Class of 1950 Councilman in the Sixth District in 1960, but lost in the general (he was alive and serving as the Secretary - General of the Holy electio n. One more feather in his cap was that he wrote the Empire); the Jewell - Hester Class of 1978 ( SGIG Arthur “Beginning of Negro Masonry in Delaware” in 1935. Doles Jewell 33 º ); and the Courtney P. Houston Class of 2006 . Like most shining examples of Scottish Rite M asonry, the name of S GIG G. Oscar Carrington was chosen for the Class It is not known why the name Corinthian was chosen. th th of 1965 at the 84 Annual Session ( 28 Triennium) held in St. Matthews Consistory #24 Philadelphia . Valley of Toledo - Orient of Ohio This Consistory was organized by S GIG William Watson Established circa 1900; Chartered May 1, 1911 Stevenson (Class of 1964). The name of G. Oscar Carrington Originally established as a Consistory in 1900 belonging to the was chosen due to the stellar life his lived and impression he Milton F. Fields organization, they operated under dispensation left in his absence. Fall Edition 15
S GIG Rev. , Wilton E . Blake I, 33 º Orient of Delaware was selected as the Queen replacing the previous From the Desk of the Grand Prior winner PLLR Bernadette P. Win ston.” Each participating Assembly received part of the proceeds to donate to the charities of their choice.
We have had a very long summer. However hot it was, God still blessed us with life. We were able to have fun with our friends and family. We enjoyed the beauty of the summer season, the flowers, green tre es, and grass. Now comes autumn, a time of change in the season. Autumn to me is the best time of the year, because it shows me that God is still in charge.
We all enjoy the colors of autumn leaves. Did you ever wonder how and why a fall lea ves change s color? Why a maple leaf turns bright red? Where do the yellows and oranges come from? To answer those questions, we first have to understand what leaves are and what they do.
Leaves are nature’s food factories. Plants take water from the ground SGIG James A. Scott , Deputy for DE , MWGM Isac ce Morris, 33 º thr ough their roots. They take a gas called carbon dioxide from the air. MWPHGL of DE , SGLLR Shelia Smith and members of the Plants use the sunlight to turn water and carbon dioxide into glucose. Orient of Delaware in attendance at the Charity Banquet. Glucose is a kind of sugar. Plants use glucose as food for energy and as a building block for growing. The way plants turn water and carbon A new Golden Circle Assembly has been approved by Sovereign dioxide into sugar is called photosynthesis. That means “putting Grand Commander Basil L. Sands, located in the Valley of Dover together with light.” As summer ends and autumn comes, the days get De laware. Twenty - eight ladies formed the Dover Go ld C lub in shorter and shorter. This is how the trees know to begin getting ready December 2016, and have now been granted approv al to be come an for winter. Assembly. The ir advis ors were PSGLLR Mary Fitzgerald and PLLR As we enter this autumn season, let us remember that our days are Saundra Floyd. The Advisors did an exceptional job in directing the getting shorter and shorter and o ur winter is not far away. We must Club in charit able activities. The Club led by Sister Doris Palmer open our life to God so He can lead us though our winter. For many of donated gifts to the “Home of the Brave”, supported local church food us our play days (summer) are over. We need to get as cl ose to God as Pantries, supported the Charlton School for Special needs children and we can. Not just close but let Him into the center of our being. Yes, numerous other projects. winter is coming and we all need God to carry us through. Change your life today and let God come into the center of your being. Just S GIG Clifford Hastings , 3 3 º ask Him to come before winter. Deputy for Alaska
S GIG James Scott , 33 º Greetings from the Orient of Alaska, we pray that Deputy for Delaware the G.A.O.T.U. continues blessing every one . On August 9, 2017, the Deputy of the Orient of Alaska The Orient of Delaware held multiple charity fund (SGIG Clifford Hastings) and his Grand Inspectors Generals went raising events to support local communities and to visit GIG James A dams scholarships. Corinthian Consistory #5 held a fund at the Prestige Care and raiser and clothing drive to support needy families in the Wilmi ngton community area. Commander in Chief George Winston also invited Rehab Center for rehabil i t - other community organizations to join the successful effort. Corinthian ation for his legs and knees. Consistory members contributed to the Cameron D. Hamlin Pictured right ; i s SGIG Foundation’s efforts on 20 August for its annual book - bag g iveaway. Clifford Hasting, SGIG Andre’ Johnson, GIG G. Oscar Carrington Consistory #93 held a Gospel event on 18 George Joshua, GIG February to raise funds to award scholarships to deserving students. Antonio Anderson, Loyal Chairman Past Commander – I n - Chief, Grand Inspector General John Lady Emelia Starks, we all Clark declared the event a success. Scholarships will be awarded to enjoyed his company as deserving students at the Delaware Council of Deliberations on 21 well as he did ours. October.
SGLLR Shelia Smith and the Order of the Golden Circle (OGC) had On the first weekend of mega accomplishments this October our 54th Council of Deliberation will convene in year and have generated Anchorage Alaska. We plan on giving away scholarship money to increased energy for the a deserving student with a 3.0 GPA , and donations to the American fraternity. The OG C, Delaware Diabetes organization . We a lso plan to attend the Loyal Ladies State Grand Assembly held a banquet on that Saturday evening and Sunday church services at charity Banquet in honor and one of our members churches. We’re hoping and praying for a recognition of PSGLLR Deloris h armonious and blessed session. Benson - Jackson who served the Orient of Delaware from T he Orient of Alaska is working diligently with the MWPHGL of October 2014 to October 2016. A laska on increasing our membership; we have just advanced three She is still serving as the Sublime Princes of the Royal Secret and working on six more. Treasure r for her Assembly, Delaware Assembl y #43. It is our hope that we will always be able to continue our work During the same event, the adhering to the words of the great Maya Angelo who once said, State Grand Assembly announced the winner of the OGC State Grand “Whe n you learn teach, when you get give”, concludes SGIG Queen’s contest. PLLR Patricia Brummell of Assembly #81 OGC Clifford Hasting, Deputy. 16 Fall Edition
S GIG Carlisle Blackett , 33 º Scholarship program applicants have been added to the NEED Deputy for Canada program. The USC’ s scholarship donation of $1,000.00 has been added for the academic school year of 2017/2018.
The attendance by our members at the 13 6 th Annual The (6) Consistories of this Jurisdiction participate in the NEED Session of the United Supreme Council, which was program by donating $1,000.00 per student submitted to the PCODYA. held in the City of Detroit, exceeded our expectations In addition to the participa tion with the NEED program, DeMolay #1, as this venue was close to the Canadian Border. gives scholarship awards to deserving students and The Prince Hall Preparations are in progress for hosting the 39 th Annual Session of the School at their Annual Achievement Awards Banquet each October. Canadian Council of Deliberation which will be held on Saturday St. Cyprian Consistory #4, in the Valley of Pittsburgh, and having September 23 and Sunday September 24, 2017 at the Toronto Airport SGIG Raymond Brad ford as the local contact for NEED, has been West Hotel, 5444 Dixie Road, Mississauga, Ontario LRW 2L2, very active and participating in the NEED program as described in the Canada . above segment. St. Cyprian under the Chairmanship of SGIG George Spaulding has been granting scholarships for many years before We are making efforts to reclaim those members who have been NEED. Charl es E. Gordon Consistory #65 also awarded $1,000.00 suspended from membership in their consistories for failure to pay scholarship assistance donation to two (2) worthy students at their their Consistories dues. We are also planning meetings with officers Annual Banquet in June 2017 along with their $1,000.00 commitment and members of subordinate lodges to recruit members for our to the PCOD YA . Consistories. We are very proud to say that since partnering with NEE D and This year we have celebrated our 150 years of independence and we utilizing the benefits of the Corporation the PCOD and PSGA have are awarding six bursaries to young students to assist with their given awards to (73) students through the academic year 2017/2018 education. totaling $100,500.00. SGIG George M. Calloway, 33 º Deputy for Pennsylvania SGIG Owen Sloan, 33 º
Education has been one of my passions through my Deputy for Iowa
professional life and career. After having served many SGIG Osumana V. Cassell, 33º, Assistant to the years as the Convention Director for th e Pennsylvania Deputy fo r Iowa, deliver ed the keynote message to a Council of Deliberation (PCOD), in July, 2010, I was appointed as the crowd of 100 at the 28 th Annual Anniversary Deputy for the Orient. One of my first discoveries was that the Celebration of the Theta Libertus Lodge #17 F&AM, Student Educational Account only had $140.00 remaining in the MWPHGL of M N , at the Coon Rapids Civic Center, Robinson Drive account. I submitted a plan to the Consistories of the Orient asking NW, Minneapolis, MN, on Saturday, August 5, 2017, at 6:00 pm. The them to contribute at least $1,000.00 annually per student, to the theme for this gala event was “Celebrating Impactful Lives and Education Account in order to fulfil our obligations to our students, Transforming Futures”. which was adopted. An important point to note is that Theta Libertus Lodge #17 F&AM As per GOD’s destiny, Mr. Sylvester Pace was initiated into St. was founded by eight (8) Master Masons on June 5, 1989, from the Cyprian Consistory #4, who just happened to be the President a nd Republic of Liberia, West Afri ca residing in Minnesota, and where CEO of an organization headquartered in Pittsburgh , as a nationally SGIG Cassell, 33º also hails from, but now residing in Iowa. recognized college access facility providing scholarship assistance to qualifying students, applying from the Southwestern Pennsylvania SGIG Cassell, 33º, message to those in attendance was a Counties. The organization was the “Negro Educat ional Emergency story he shared about himself and how his father Drive” (NEED) that was started in 1963. A plan to supplement our impacted his life through Masonry and transformed hi s program was presented by Sublime Prince Pace, after learning of our future. He challenged each Master Mason present in the Scholarship funding requirements. room to start impacting the lives of ten (10) young men in their circle so that their future may be transformed, A detailed plan was presented to the Executive Committee in because Theta Libertus Lodge #17 F&AM needs you, December 20 10, to accept PCOD students accepted by the Education but these young men need you more. Committee, to NEED and an additional 50% would be added to each $1,000.00 submitted per student. This award goes to the student’s T he Orient of I owa continues its efforts to build up the Golden Circle school of acceptance in (2) payments. The plan was adopted and in an event hosted by the Commanders of the Rite under direction of because o f his position and interest in education , SP Pace was SGIG Donald W. Austin, President, by honoring the six (6) Worthy appointed PCOD Director of Education. However that was short lived, Matrons of the Chapters in Iowa plus the Grand Worthy Matron. The due to his untimely demise in June, 2012. A new agreement was event was held on June 10, 2017 at the Ramada Inn Airport in Des reached with NEED under the new CEO, and the program continued. Moines, I owa . The Worthy Matrons and Grand Worthy Matron were each presented with a wooden jewelry box with an inscription on the As a continuous effort to enhance our scholarship program, we applied top. The Orient of I owa prays that this will for and received certification as a Non - Profit Corporation titled, help build the Golden Circle up by attracting “Pennsylvania Council of Deliberation Youth Association Inc., new and old members. NFP” . The Education Committee of the Association is chaired by GIG Otis Guinyard, 33º. This Corporation, founded on September, 28, Pictured left; are member s of W.F. Powell 2011, was organized exclusively for charitable, educational, religious Consistory #56 with Ms. Shaeloren Deering , or scientific purposes under 501c3 of the Internal Revenue Code and recipient of the USCBF scholarship Section 103.05 of the General Not for Profit Corporation Act. The assistance check. Ms. Deering studied major objective in establishing this Corporation was to provide a Accelerated Biology, PA Psych ology, and method by which contributors to the scholarship fund could gain tax neuroanatomy at Des Moines University. exempt credits for their contributions. SGIG Otis Hightower was very She will be attending Spelman College in instrumental in getting this certification as rapidly as we did. During Atlanta, GA. Ms. Deering plans to get her the academic school year of 2015/2016 the Pennsylvania State Grand Biology Degree and then go on the Medical Assembly, (PSGA) Loyal Ladies of the Golden Circle’s Hazel Datcher School in hope of becoming a neurosurgeon. Fall Edition 17
Michigan Council of Deliberation
Hosted the Friday Night Entertainment Featuring Saxophonist “Najee”
Pict ured : On Friday May 26, 2017, the Michigan C.O.D. host ed a Friday night concert featuring Renowned Saxophonist “Najee”. This events was well attended by our members and visiting guests. Those notables in attendance were; SGC Basil L. Sands, 33º, and his Cabinet, members of the Southern Supreme Council (SJ), Imperial Potentate Carl Parker and member of the AEAONMS and MWGM Adrian L. Green, 33º, of the MWPHGL of MI and other invited gu est s . It was truly an enjoyable evening.
United Supreme Council Hosted the Saturday Night Musical Entertainment Featuring Voc alist – Angela Wimbush
Pictured; On Saturday, May 27, 2017, the U.S.C. hosted an evening of entertainment featuring “Angela Wimbush” . Those notables in attendance were; SGC Basil L. Sands, 33º, and his Cabinet, members of the Southern Supreme Council ( SJ), Imperial Potentate Carl Parker and member of the
AEAONMS and MWGM Adrian L. Green, 33º, of the MWPHGL of MI and other invited gu est s . The concert was very well attended and everyone present was delighted with the vocal performance of Angela Wimbush. 18 Fall Edition
Fellowship Breakfast
Pictorial: At 8:00 am, Sunday, May 28, 2017, SGC Basil L. Sands, 33º his Cabinet and selected guest, attended the Annual Fellowship Breakfast
hosted by the U.S.C. SGIG Melvin J. Bazemore, Lt. Grand Commander, serving as Master of Ceremony, welcomed all in attendance and called on SGIG Rev. Dr. Gregory Smith (NY) for opening prayer and table blessing. After breakfast SGIG Bazemore asked for a designee at each table to introduce those setting at their respective table. He then introduced SGC Sands who gave brief remarks followed by closing prayer by SGIG Rev. Hermon Simpson (NY).
Morning Worship Service
Pictured; At 10:00 am, May 28, 2017, SGC Basil L. Sands, 33º, and his entourage, consisting of Active members and other i nvited guests, processioned into the Morning Worship Service Hall under the music of “Marching to Zion” . SGIG Rev. James H. Willis, Sr., Assistant Grand Prior was the Officiant and a medley of sacred music was played by SGIG George Spaulding, 33º, Grand O rganist. The congregation was graced with the melodious voices of the U.S.C. Mass Choir, under the direction of SGIG Barrington Lessene 33º. There was opening prayer by S GIG Rev. Charles Davenport, 33º, followed by Scripture reading by SGIG Rev. Hermon S impson, 33º from the book of Matthew 5: 43 - 46, an Offertory Chant and introduction of the Speaker by Rev. Blake. A Sermon was presented coming from Hebrews 12: 1 - 5, by the GIG Rev. Cedric T. Nickson, 33º, with text and subject “Lose the Junk” , followed by the Benediction by SGIG Bishop Delano Ellis.
Sovereign Grand Commander’s Luncheon
Pictured: Following the Morning Worship Service there was a luncheon prepared for the Sovereign Grand Commander, his Cabinet, Active Me mbers and other invited guest. Those notable were; SGC Deary Vaughn and members of the Southern Supreme Council, Imperial Potentate Carl Parker and members of the AEAONMS and MWGM Adrian L. Green 33º, MWPHGL of Michigan. Fall Edition 19
Reclassifications/Upgrades
Pictured: O n Saturday, May 27, 2 017, members of the USC were reclassified to Sovereign Grand Inspectors General (Emeritus Status) and they were; Sovereign Grand Inspectors General; Robert Alexander, Eric Baillou, Andre F. Baker, Eubert G. Brown, R.C. Brown, Ivory M. Buck III, Roscoe Craw ford, Jr., Leondre R. Darrington, William J. Dill, Carl Drummer, James R. Fitzgerald, Peter J. Forbes, Thomas G. Graham, Edwa rd L. Harrison, Arnold L. Holmes, Anthony Horton, Michael H. Jordan, Stanley Mack, Ricardo McNeil, Donnie Merritt, Larry D. Moore, Jr., Steve Murray, Calvin Nixon, Robert L. Patterson, Jr., Thomas J. Powell, Malik J. Sabree, Loran Smith, Walter G. Smith, William Stre wbridge, Clarence W. Trotter, Richard Vega, Richard Watson, Jr., Steven O. Wells, Ervin M.C. White and James H. Willis, Sr., Jr. There was also three (3) SGIGs upgraded from Emeritus to Full Active Status and they were; Joseph Slay, Jr., appointed Deputy for Indiana , Carl A. Williams, appointed Deputy for Ohio and Jerry D. Springer, Grand Master of Ceremonies. After the ceremony, they were all congratulated by their peers and seated within the council chambers.
Michigan State Grand Assembly
Order of the Golden Circle Annual Meeting
Valley of Detroit - Orient of Michigan
Pictured: On Sunday Afternoon, May 28, 2017, S GC Basil Sands, 33º, and his Cabinet attended the Annual Meeting of the Order of the Golden Circle hosted by State Grand Loyal Lady Ruler Constance L. Fox and the members of the Michigan State Grand Assembly. This meeting w as attended by Loyal Ladies from other Assemblies across the several Orients throughout the Northern Jurisdiction. Members of the State Grand Assembly conducted a demonstration of the Golden Circle’s “Installation of Officers”, facilitated by PSGLLR Loyal Lady Thelma Brazle - Day with SGI G Christopher Buck, Deputy for Michigan and SGLLR Constance L. Fox serving as Installing Officers. This demonstration was well received by all in attendance. At the conclusion of the demonstration, SGC Sands thanked PSGLLR Brazle - Day and SGLLR Fox and th e members of Michigan State Grand Assembly for their efforts and they were applauded by all, for a job well done.
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Annual Memorial Service
Pictorial: On Sunday, evening May 28, 2017 the USC Annual Memorial Service was held for deceased members wh o have passed on since our last session. The evening began with a Processional led by SGC Basil L. Sands, 33 º , and his entourage consisting of dignitaries to include SGC Deary Vaughn, 33º (SJ) PHA, SGC John W. McNaughton, 33 º (NMJ), Ill. James D. Cole, Lt . Grand Commander representing SGC Ronald A. Seale, 33º (SJ), and MWGM Adrian L. Green, 33 º , MWPHGL of MI. During the service SGIG Lorenzo Cruger, Secretary General, H.E., read the names of (104) deceased members, which was followed by responses to their memories by ten (10) Grand Inspectors General, 33 º assembled for the purpose.
We were graced with songs throughout the service by the USC Mass Choir, under the direction of SGIG Barrington Lessene, 33º. There was Prayer by SGIG Rev. Wilton E. Blake I, 33 º , Grand Prior (OH) and the eulogy was presented by Rev. Robert E. Brumfield, 33 º , text and subject “Moving from Good to Great” . The service closed with a hymn “Abide with Me” and the Benediction followed by the Recessional. Fall Edition 21
S GIG Joseph Slay, Jr. , 33 º SP John Hoagland is a mentor and tutors each week during the school Deputy for Indiana year for t he children in homeless Shelters in the Brockton Area, south of Boston. The organization is called School on Wheels of On February 10, 2017, Magic City Peers in its Massachusetts, and is located in East Bridgewater Massachusetts. SP meeting had a healthy discussion on its upcoming Hoagland volunteered his time two hours a week during the fall of Black History Program. Emphasis were placed on 20 16 and one hour during the spring of 2017.
the need for the Peers to support the program, the SP Edward J. Rogers is a member of the Big Brother/Big Sister need for invo l ving the Pythagoreans as participants in the Program of New Bedford Massachusetts. During the past year he has program, and the need for Scottish R ite M ason to become more volunteered 120 (one hundred and twenty hours). SP Rogers is also a visible in community activities. Oil painted photograph s of a member of the SMILES Program in the New Bedford Public School deceased brother was on display so Fraters would get to see System at the Normandin Middle School since September of 2012, exactly what the Order was giving the widows of deceased and has volunteered over 500 hours of mentoring Middle School husband. students. SP Rogers has also donated over 20 gallons of blood to Magic City Consistory #62 convened its memorable Black Saint Luke ’s Hosp ital New Bedford Massachusetts.
History Program on Saturday February 18, 2017, 2:00 pm, at SP Roscoe Thomas has worked in partnership with local community Mahomet Temple #134, East Chicago, Indiana. The attendance organizations, and has organized community outreach events to was remarkable. There were thirty to forty young people present, cultivate community pride, and foster healthy partnerships with local and three quarters of them participated in the program . Blacks in community members in the B oston area. He has also participated in history, in the areas of poetry; sports; science; technology; efforts to reduce gang violence by participating with youth and police innovation; religion and civil rights; were high lighted. Deputy of in healthy dialogues in the Boston Area. the Orient SGIG Joseph Slay Jr , in his remarks expressed the need for both the youth and adults to pay attention to what is going on Since 2010 the local youths in Springfield have had the opportunity in society. He invoked that our history has been manipulated, to be instructed in the game of ten nis. This program has for the last marginalized and undervalued. He shared wi th the youth that they seven years been taught by certified tennis instructors free of charge. need to be conscience of what they do because some things that SP Mario Taylor has been the founder for the “Cancer Society Tennis one does ca n follow him/her for the rest of their life. Tournament” for the Sister Caritas Cancer Center in Springfield Massachusetts s ince 2004 - 2010 raised over $29,900 in six years. A The Orient of Indiana Memorial Wreath Laying Ceremony was new annual tennis tournament has been developed where some of the Saturday, May 13, 2017 at the Crown H i ll Cemetery hono ring the proceeds go into the free tennis program to buy equipment with no late Past Sovereign Grand Commander, Illust r ious Summer A. Furnis cost to families. SP Taylor has been playing tennis for over forty 33º , the late Past Sovereign Grand Commander (Emeritus) Illustrious year s, and wished to continue servicing his community by exposing Algie S. Oldham Jr . 33° and the late Past Deputy for the Orient of and offering tennis classes to the youth. He has taught a nine weeks Indiana, Illustr i ous Grady B . Hinkle 33º . Foll owing the ceremony, program starting at the end of the school year in June, until the third the F raters convened at the Prince Ha l l Mason i c Lodge for their week in August. The class is taught by five certifie d instructors Annual Scottish Rite Workshop. The workshop focused on the Orient including SP Taylor . The program has been attended by over 100 of Indiana School of Instructions. Emphasis were placed on the inner city youths . This year the Springfield Urban Tennis Program is camp, the duties of the consistory officers , the history of Scottish teaching over forty youths from the age of five to eighteen. The Rite M asons, navigating the consistory, setting up the consistory, and program has included parents along with the ir children learning the consistory signs and symbols. The presenters were well prepared and sport of tennis. Classes are offered every Saturday morning at Blunt the workshop was very informative. Park in Springfield from 10:00 – 1 1:00 a.m. Tennis racquets and all other equipment are provided by the program along with drinks and S GIG Henry Owen , 33 º snacks. At the end of this y ear’s session the Springfield Urban Youth Deputy for Massachusetts Tennis Program will be taking all the youths to the U.S. Open in Flushing Meadows, New York on youth day. The Or ient of Massachusetts is pleased to report that our Fraters have always embarked on assisting and The Fraters in the Orient of Massachusetts are working hard to working with their Community. We would like to present a positive image to the Community in which they live recognize S ublime P rinces (SP) Morgan James Peters, through their volunteer work in their community. John Hoagland, Edward Rogers, Roscoe Thomas and Mario Tayl or for their contributions as volunteers. S GIG Grady Edge , 33 º Deputy for New York SP Morgan, a tenured professor of English and Black Studies at the University of Massachusetts at Dartmouth and teaches each fall and New York State Council of Deliberation (NYCOD) spring Semester. He participates in a mentoring program called MP has had another robust year from the great falls of (Artist mento ring program) where young musicians and aspiring Niagara through the Hudson Valley to the bustli ng of media artist work with seasoned professionals, receiving professional New York City. training and experiences. The program has 17 students between the We had been feeding the people, teaching the youth, assisting with ages of 12 – 23. SP Morgan works with a group of four young men higher education and honoring those that have planted these seeds helpin g them produce a song and music video for an antiopioid a nd our community leaders for many years. campaign. He co - founded and assists in managing Song Keepers, LTD (SKL) a non - profit arts and education organization that works All consistories throughout the state have their annual “Ceremony of with a number of community programs. A great deal of work for this Remembrance and Renewal,” their elevations, and regular meeting. pro gram has been researching and applying for grant funding. SP I am extremely proud of the reading program that Albany Consistory Morgan was named “Volunteer of the Year” for his work with a #90 in the capital region of New York has been sponsoring for the Middle School jazz band after - school program. The band recently last several years. They have donated boo ks to the elementary performed for the Cape Cod Middle School Jazz Festival. schools of their choice in the Albany, NY area. This year they SP Morgan al so serves on the election committee and community expanded the book donations to the Syracuse Area to Frazer development commission for the Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe, which Elementary school where the donation was made in honor and in the is federally recognized as a Native American tribal government. name of Deputy Grady Edge. Not only are the b ooks donated, but
22 Fall Edition the Fraters also mentors the students and spend time reading with of American life, from housing to employment to policing to them in school. These Fraters are really concerned with the African education, this keynote reflected on how the next generation of America n male from Cradle to College and has rolled up their sleeves leaders, young professionals and scholar s can use their platforms to to do something to improve their station in society. Just a great directly shift the conversation of racial justice. program! As the founder and president of Vangard Group, LLC, Kalan R. I am equally as proud of the Fraters of King David #3 located in the Haywood, Sr., is the assiduous visionary of a leading national real NY City region. This consistory is assisting with feeding the hungry. estate investment and development firm. In th is role he is responsible This is a much needed program throughout America. These Fraters for the procurement of debt and equity financing for new and existing are f eeding approximately 1500 people monthly, not only are these real estate developments, internal operations, business development , Fraters feeding the people they are taking the food to them. In this and the overall performance of Vangard's growing portfolio. Since time and climate in America, these Fraters could not have chosen a 1999, Vangard Group throu gh Haywood's leadership has developed more charitable and compassionate program than now when th e difficult million - dollar projects locally and nationally including the system seems to have shut their ears and heart to those in need. Flatiron Condominiums, Cermak Grocery Store, Fortis College, and The Ingram. His road to success was not an easy one. Poverty and Pentacost #98 Hudson Valley region continues to honor those in their violence are just a few of the obstacles Haywood had to beat growing community who has labored long and hard over the course of years up in Milwaukee. for their communities for civic affairs, educational, and political causes. For our local leaders to continue their challenges on behalf of He's worked diligently and with great fortitude to reach his dreams of the communities they need encouragement from the community. This becoming a successful businessman , professional speaker, and is exactly what Pentacost Consistory Fraters do and have excelled in community leader. His vision , strategic planning and skill in assisting community leaders with en couragement. I encourage nurturing key relationships have resulted in optimal success. Like the Pentacost to continue the good work you are doing as this is key to lion , Haywood's courage and strength to persevere have contributed helping our leaders in our communities. to his longevity in leadership and business.
Utica Consistory #45 in central NY region continually works to grant CIC Haywood is also responsible for several other development college scholarship to our youth. This consistory has over the years projects that include Pete's Produce Market , Brewers Hill and continues to grant scholarships. Our youth is our future and development as well as the former Judge's place. Each of these education will determine the destiny for our youth. This consistory projects allows CIC Haywood to employ hundreds of workers in the this year granted three scholarships valued at $2500.00 totally. As greater Milwaukee Community. our youth began to face the challenges of life they must be prepared to compete on all levels and education is the key to them being S GIG Edward Cherry , 33 º successful. Utica Frater’s mind set on this are producing youth in the Deputy for Co nnecticut world that will be successful in their endeavors. The members of the Orient of C onnecticut continue Bison Consistory #29 of the Niagara Fa lls region gives honors to their efforts to support the Rite as well as the those that have labored among us for decades. Just recently they communities in which their Consistories are located honored two of our very own at their annual banquet that has over 80 and serving their communities in numerous ways. years of dedicated service to their Consistory and this COD. Our Hartford Consistory #80 is in the forefront w hen it comes to members need encouragement an d recognition as well as others. mentoring their youth in education. New Haven members are Bison #29 has, and have had, a mentoring 9.5 before the mentoring its youth in sports and community activities. establishment of the “Cradle to College” program. The Fraters of this consistory continue to sponsor a reading program in the Buffalo city In this issue of the Bulletin we are pleased to report on services of school district and to pro vide scholarships to qualifying graduating several of our Sublime Princes and Ill. Sirs of Hartfo rd #80 in its high school students. These fraters are reaching out to their outstanding educational support to such an extent that it is solicited by community i n a great way. area Boards of Education for its successful "From the Cradle to College" program. GIG Lewis Rawles, of Hartford Consistory #80 Long Island Consistory #61 of the Long Island Sound region has been involved in the scouting moveme nt for more than fifty years continues to carry on a tradition that had been their branding f or a beginning as an active participant in Norwalk, CT, in 1954. "Mr. few years now and they also feed the hungry. Each year on the Lew" as he is affectionally known, for the past seven years has been second Saturday in November they feed approximately 800 in what providing scouting leadership and mentorship to youngsters of Troup they have developed as a pre - Thanksgiving meal. I am so proud to and Pack # 1154 of Bloomfi eld, CT , under the sponsorship of Bethel see so many men, men of the Prince Hall Fraternity, be com pelled to A .M. E . Church. His real outreach has been to young men from the assist others with feeding them. Nothing can be any more humane. City of Hartford , who ha s been identified as in need of the caring Keep up the good work my Brothers. influence of a male role model . Lew knows and has a proven
In closing, the good work of these men across the length and breadth relationship of scouting in its relationship to mentoring. His of this state is about true concerns for your fellowman. I challenge counseling of young men and boys draws heavily upon the Scout each of these consistories to keep up your good work and continue to Oath, Pledge and the Masonic Credo, "taking a young man and making him a better young man". care about your community and those around you. We can’t materially err when we are our brother’s keeper. Also, in the Valley of New Haven, SGIG Harold Grey, Commander - I n - Chief Archie Butler, 1st Lt . C ommander Alex Miller, Worshipful S GIG William R. Stark , 33 º Master Xavier McCowan and Bro. Lynair Walker continue to Deputy for Wisconsin provide outstanding services to the youth in the Valley by serving as Overseers in youth organizations such as the Pop Smith Little C . I . C . Kalan R. Haywood, Sr. League team the Order of Novae and the Knights of Pythagoras. On Fri day, November 11, 2016, Brother Kalan R . These Fraters along with parents direct the youth groups by serving Haywood Sr., current ly Commander - I n - Chief of Ionic as coaches and managers f or the little league baseball teams , group Consistory #70 was the keynote speaker at Beloit trips to the City of New Haven Christmas Tree lighting, pa jama College during their event to address racial inclusion in America the parties and special days filled with games, food and art s and crafts topic of the conversation was "The Cost of Ba lancing Academia and activities. Both youth groups are sponsored by the Grand Lodge and Racism”. As racial inclusion continues to play a role in every aspect Grand Chapters. Fall Edition 23
The Silver Eagle Program, beg a n in 2010, this year is planning its With the two scholarships presented this year, makes a total of Seventh Annual Silver Eagle Awar ds Banquet under the joint $24,000.00 that the DCOR and Mountain and Plains Assembly chairmanship of SGIG Floyd Bagwell of the Valley of Hartford and collectively have given over the last 12 years. GIG James Hodge of the Valley of New Haven. Since its inception the Silver Eagle continues to seek out those members of our state S GIG Roscoe A.L. Davies , 33 º who are not members of the Order who have given outstanding Deputy for the Bahamas services to their local communities. This year we will honor "Role Models" Mr. June Archer, President and CEO of Eleven 28 The benevolent ar m of Scottish Rite Freemasonry, Entertainment; Mr. Carrol E. Brown, Founder and President of the recently embraced Resources and Education for West Haven; Mrs. Diane Stroman, Vice Pres ident of TEAM, Inc., A UTISM Related Challenges (R.E.A.C.H.), a non - and Dr . James Thompson, Superintendent of Bloomfield, government organization, in supporting the fight Connecticut Public Schools. against the challenges of Autism in the Valley of New Providence and the Orient of The Bahamas.
S GIG Lionell Cummings , 33 º A gift of $5,000.00 was Deputy for Colorado/ Wyoming/ Utah presented to Board Member, Ms. Paula Hospedales, on The Council of Deliberation of Colorado / behalf of t he R.E.A.C.H Wyoming/ Utah has continued to work hard to supp ort organization. the efforts of our Consistories and their members. This gift from the USC The Colorado Springs Commanders of the Rite sponsored the Annual Benevolent Foundation Family Outing which was held in Colorado Springs. The outing was assists the organization in well attended by members of the Colorado Springs and Denver their mission to improve Commande rs of the Rite (DCOR) and their families. In attendance public awareness and the was the Honorable Charlie Flowers, MWGM of Colorado, SGIG ser vices, facilities and Lionell Cummings, Deputy for the Orient and many family members. opportunities available to
the greatest number of persons affected by Autism and its related challenges.
Services offered at “R.E.A.C.H.” include but not limited to:
Free training for parents, professionals, caregivers and intereste d persons Annual Summer Program in July Ongoing awareness and advocacy in areas like early intervention, appropriate therapy, MCHAT Screening for at risk population care, vocational training, etc . Pictured above; The DCOR held its A nnual Spring Banquet. This banquet is given in honor of a Grand Inspector General and a Loyal Pictured above ; Deputy of the Orient SGIG Roscow A. L. Davies, Lady. This year ’s honorees were ; GIG Jesse Buckmon, PCIC and 33º, was joined by GIG James S. Hutcheson, 33º, President of the Secretary of Mountain & Plains Consistory #33 and has a n extensive Commanders of the Rite in presenting the check to Ms. Hospedales. Masonic resume which covers the entire PH Family. Also hono red Pictured right ; Dr. Duane E.L. Sands, third son of SGC Basil L. was PSGLLR Dr. Marie Greenwood who also has an extensive Sands, being sworn in as resume . Highlights in Dr. Greenwood ’s resume; she graduated 3 rd in Minister of Health by t he her class from West High School in Denver in 1931 and went on to Governor General of T he attend Colorado Teachers College (now UNC) . In 2001 DPS Bahamas, Dame Marguerite Offic ials honored Dr. Greenwood by dedicating a school in her name , Pindling, wife of the late Ill. The Marie L. Greenwood Elementary School now a K - 8 school. In Lynden Pindling, the first 2013, Dr. Greenwood published her autobiography, “By the Grace of Prime Minister of the God -- A true Life Journey of 100 Years” , that chronicles the Bahamas. He was appointed remar kable life story for her first 100 years. Dr. Greenwood is 104 to the Cabinet of the incoming years old. Government of the Common - wealth of The Bahamas, following the succ ess of the Free National Movement in the national elections on May 10, 2017.
Dr. Sands, a Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgeon, serves as the Minister of Health. He was one of the members of the commission sent to evaluate and report on the mental and phy sical condition of the late SGC Booker T. Alexander, 33º, in 1991. Dr. Sands is a member of Royal Eagle Lodge #1, Nassau, along with his father Pictured above ; The DCOR and the Loyal Ladies of Mountain Basil L. and brother, Basil G.L. Sands. Plains Assembly also presented two $1,000.00 scholarships. Mountain & Plains Assembly presented $1,000 in sc holarship An Assembly of the Order of the Golden Circle, an Auxiliary of the assistance to Ms. Nia Malone who has a 3.7 GPA and plans to attend A . A . S . R . of Freemasonry, P . H . A . , N . J . , U.S.A., Inc. , is scheduled to the University of Kansas. The DCOR presented $1,000 in be organized for the first time in Nassau, Valley of New Providence, scholarship assistance to Mr. R’ron Fisher who has a 3.5 GPA and before the end of 2017. A number of eligible ladies expressed their plans to attend Colorado State University in Fort Collins, Colorado. interest to participate in such an organization.
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Pictured right; Following an with a reception of Sovereign and Grand Inspectors General at 8:30 orientation meeting with Deputy am. The Sovereign Grand Commander will be received at 9:00 am. Roscow A.L. Davies, 33º, the Nassau Golden Club was formed The Saturday, October 28, 2017 session will include Registration, MCOD Scholarship Foundation Meeting, Michigan Comma nders of in accordance with the guidelines the Rite Meeting, Memorial Service (Fraters & Loyal Ladies) and the for the formation of an A nnual Scholarship Banquet. The Scholarship Committee is chaired Assembly. The four elected by GIG Lee Yancy and their recommendations are as follows: Eljaye officers and members of the Club Tellis, Ricky Mathews, Lazerick Hill, Dovel Wils on, Michael Briggs, led by Past Grand Worthy Jimmy Taylor and Parris Trotter. Matron, Sis. Mavis E. Davies established the By - Laws, The MCOD held its Mid - Year Reunion on Saturday July 29, 2017 at community involvement focus the Kensington Metro Park in Milford, Michigan. Golf, softball, and other key activities. fishing was available with a Splash and Blast Water Park with beach volle yball for those young at heart. Food was provided by the 4 Having met the basic requirements of the initial process, the official Consistories. request for chartering has been passed to the Supreme Council’s Comm ittee on Charters, Patents and Dispensations for review and Homer E . Gaines #112 held its A nnual Eagles Club Cookout on June recommendations. 17, 2017 in Paw Paw, Michigan. Twenty five Grand Inspectors General and Sublime Princes with their families enjoyed t his great SGIG R oscow A.L. Davies, 33º, Deputy f or the Orient of the day at the lake. Thanks to SP Norris Ellis for organizing this event. Bahamas, was reappointed to continue to serve as a member of the Bahamas Anti - Doping Commission (BADC), the independen t Wolverine Consistory #6 held their A nnual Widows Banquet at the national agency established by an Act of Parliament in 2009 to Grand Lodge in Detroit in June, 2017. Transportation and gifts for promote, coordinate and monitor the fight against doping in sports in the widows were provided by the Eagles Club as well as a wonderful all its forms. meal. The event was organized by SP James Wright.
The Government of The Commonwealth of The Bahamas accepted Further to Deputy Buck ’s desire to grow our Grand Lodge as well the World Anti - D oping Code (The Code) in 2003 and is a signatory Scottish Rite Masonry members of Homer Gaines #112 began to the World Anti - Doping Agency (WADA), which is the Agency discussions on enhancing the MCOD image on the western part o f responsible for enforcement and monitoring the implementation the state. Vice President Jimmy Taylor (COR) has suggested we look adherence to the Code. The Deputy has served as the Chairman of at service collaborations with Youth Programs, Homeless Shelters, the Education Committee for the Commission. and Senior Care Facilities as starters. These projects would be held within the Muskegon, Grand Rapids and Kalamazoo comm unities. S GI G Johnny Cummings , 33 º More to follow as discussions continues. Deputy for Nebraska S GIG Carl A. Williams , 33 º Father - Family Initiative Deputy for Ohio The Peers and Sublimes Princes of Joshua David Kelley Consistory #27 are "Motown The Musical"
participating in a program The Commanders of the Rite of Miami Consistory #26 called the Father - Family Initiative. The spent a wonderful evening at the Shuster Center in Fatherhood - Family Initiative was created in Dayton , Ohio enjoying , Motown - The Mu sical on Friday April 14, 2010 to help promote the role of fathers in 2017. the family. FFI partners with the Prince Hall Masons and the Jesuit Middle School of Vice President Bob Omaha in its activities. Estelle and the other members of the Aimed at boys from 10 to 18, the program’s goal is to rebuild group along with families and, over time, offer furt her additional sports and their wives enjoyed activities. Most importantly, it will help link families with services the wonderful pro - that they might need. This program is conducted on a weekly basis. duction of the show . Celebrating a Milestone This production has The Loyal Ladies of Golden Circle played in several Assembly #41 gather ed to C eleb rate parts of the country its 50 Year Anniversary at the and has amazed all MWPHGL of Nebraska Masonic those who att ended Recreation Room. The celebratory and the show in program included a history of the Dayton was truly a n exciting experience.
Golden Circle by SGIG Leo The group enjoyed an evening of entertainment of the highest level Hollingsworth, and remarks by and had a wonderful time with their wives outside of masonic events. MWGM Henry D. Atkinson. The show was all that we hoped for and we enjoyed fellow ship at the S GIG Christopher Buck , 33 º Center. It was truly a night to remember. The singing brought back memories and the cast put on a fantastic show. Afterwards some of Deputy for Michi gan the group was able to speak one on one with members of the cast
The 113 th Reunion of the Michigan Council of and got a little background on some of the liv es that made such a wonderful show. Deliberation (MCOD) will convene on Sunday, October 29, 2017 at the Detroit Marriott Southfield, This was the first in more to come for family time with the 27033 Northwestern Highway, Southfield, M I 48033. Commanders of the Rite of Miami Consistory. We look forward to Wolverine Consistory #6 will open a Consistory at 8:00 am S unday the future and having more to join us for exciting events to come.
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IN ME MORY OF IN MEMORY OF UNITED SUPREME COUNCIL’S KING DAVID CONSISTORY #3 NIMROD CONSISTORY #9 BEZALEEL GIG JOHN G. BYNOE MY FATHER COLUMBUS W RIGHT CLASSES Isaac M. Rei d Lavon A. Postelle CONSISTORY #15 LOUIS A. ELISA II JAMES A. WRIGHT Algie S. Oldham Jr. Class - 2011 Felix D. Rodriguez Frank Smith Gary E. Samuels Sr.
Robert N. Davis Class - 2012 Ernie S. Simpson Albert Thompson, Jr. Randell T. Scott, Sr. IN MEMORY OF IN MEMORY OF Herbert N. Douglas Class - 2013 Frank E. Smith Thomas M. Wiley Raymond Shelton SGIG BILLY G. HUNTER MY BROTHER DAVID A. WRIGHT Samuel C. Hunter Jr. Class - 2014 Adolphus O. Smith, Jr. Hilton O. Smith CLARENCE L. STONE, S R. JAMES A. WRIGHT Dwight R. Johnson Class - 2015 Vernon Taylor Dan Wright, Sr. Robert L. Smith, Sr. Re IN MEMORY OF CONSTAN TINE Solomon Wallace - 2016 Nathaniel Thompson William E. Spence, Sr. IN MEMORY OF DOUGLASS CONSISTORY #10 CONSISTORY #25 DECEA SED Billy G. Hun ter Class - 2017 Irving A. Tonge Reginald B. Stewart SGIG LOUIS I. AMIS Alexander C. Dowd FRATERS Wilton L. Wallace Vernon Sykes HENRY L. OWENS Henry Hopkins JAMES A. WRIGHT BUSINESS Steven J. Terry Eugene T. Johns on, Jr. IN MEMORY OF ALL STATE ST. CYPRIAN CONSISTORY #4 George S. Thompson Harry McDowell GIG THOMAS P. CALDWE LL IN MEMORY OF Majestic Bey Hugh A. Turn er DEMOLAY CONSISTORY #1 Ricardo McNeil HOMER O. JUSTICE JOSEPH LECOUNT CLA SS - 1982 Raymond L. Bradford Edward Washington, Sr. James E. Addison Richard D. Scott, Jr. FALLEN CLASSMATES George M. Calloway Bernard White JAMES W. TERRY James G. Allen, IV Gary Sylvester Andrew D. White IN MEMORY OF David M. Daniels SGIG G. DANIEL JONES Kenneth T. Amos Merle F. Taylor Curtis Williams Greg ory Hankins CLARENCE L. STONE, SR. LOYAL LADIES Carnegie P. Askins Joseph Wallace McCullough Williams, III Cornelia R. Evans Eugene L. Barkley LeRoy E. Hatcher Charles H. Wright IN MEMORY OF Saundra Fanning Rudy N. Battle Fred L. Jamison, Jr. MT. SINAI CONSISTORY #12 SGIG COURTNEY P. Mary D. Goins Darius L. Berry Timothy Lawson Marvin Landingham KAW VALLEY Conrad L. Luster HOUSTON , JR. Constance Kendall Earl M. Berry Richard A. Lewis CONSISTORY #16 Stanley W. Rankin CHESTER C. PRYOR II Sandra Mosley William E. Blythe, Jr. William I. Moten, Jr. James O. Barnes Charlesena H. Smith Hubert L. 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SGIG Charles M. Carter, 33º SGIG Joel Woodhouse, Sr., 33º Western # 28 ( Detroit , MI ) Western # 28 ( Chicago , IL ) Master Mason: Unknown Master Mason : January , 19 89 Created Date 33º: May 20 , 199 6 Created Date 33º: May 29 , 19 95 SGIG Andrew E. Morris, 33º S GIG Oliver Washington, Sr., 33º Date Crowned: May 23 , 2009 Date Crowned: May 29, 2010 Martin L. King # 86 ( Phi la. , PA ) Sun rise : September 18, 1936 Sunrise : August 30 , 19 37 North Shore # 91 ( Wa ukegan , IL ) Master Mason: June 30, 1974 Sunset : January 3 , 201 6 Sunset : July 2 8 , 201 5 Master Mason : June , 19 74 Created Date 33º: June 2, 1986 Created Date 33º: May 25 , 19 87 Date Crowned: May 30, 2004 Date Crowned: June 2 , 2007 Sunrise : July 3 , 19 23 Sunrise : February 19 , 19 39 Sunset : April 18 , 201 6 Let not your heart be troubled, ye believe in God; believe also in me. Sunset: August 5 , 201 6 In my Father’s house are many mans ions; If it were not so, I would have told you. I go to prepare a place for you. And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again, and receive you unto myself; that
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Lane King Solomon No. 20 May 27, 2002 July 11, 2016 SGIG Robert “Bob” Phillips, Jr. Mountain & Plains No. 33 May 29, 1989 July 24, 2016 GIG William H. Young, Jr. L.D. Easton No. 21 May 20, 1996 July 29, 2016 GIG Eric K. Pol lion Tyree No. 64 May 29, 1995 July 31, 2016 GIG Matthew F. Parker, Jr. Tri - Cities No. 82 May 14, 1979 August 4, 2016 SGIG Oliver Washington, Jr. North Shore No. 91 May 25, 1987 August 5, 2016 GIG James A. Ghent, Jr. Utica No. 45 May 31, 20 04 August 6, 2016 GIG Rudolph N. Cash Constantine No. 25 May 26, 2008 August 21, 2016 GIG Bryon C. Reed Bezaleel No 15 May 26, 2014 August 31, 2016 GIG Larry Johnson, Sr. Bezaleel No 15 May 25, 1998 September 7, 2016 GIG Carl W. Lee, Sr. L.D . Easton No. 21 May 25, 1998 September 8, 2016 GIG Dwight E. Nevels, Sr. Wolverine No. 6 June 2, 1997 September 8, 2016 GIG Joseph Butler Wolverine No. 6 May 18, 1992 September 12, 2016 GIG Franklin L. Jackson, Sr. Capital City No. 106 May 3 1, 2010 September 13, 2016 GIG Gary W. Williams Malta No. 34 May 26, 2008 September 23, 2016 GIG James L. Jackson, Sr. Bison No. 29 May 26, 2008 September 26, 2016 GIG Edward Wade Bezaleel No. 15 May 25, 2015 September 26, 2016 GIG Coley G. S tansell Capital City No. 106 May 30, 2011 October 1, 2016 GIG Julious J. Johnson Tri - Cities No. 82 May 30, 2016 October 17, 2016 GIG Emmanuel “Pappy” Hall Leo Calvin Newton No. 83 May 29, 2000 October 21, 2016 GIG Nathaniel H. Copeland DeMolay No. 1 May 25, 1987 October 22, 2016 GIG Curtis C. Hand St. Cyprian No. 4 May 21, 1990 October 16, 2016 GIG Obreen N. Harris Ophir No. 48 May 15, 1972 November 3, 2016 GIG Robert L. Crawford, Sr. Charles E. Gordon No. 65 May 25, 2009 November 3, 2016 GIG John H. Richmond, Sr. Magic City No. 62 May 29, 2000 November 15, 2016 GIG Thomas J. Twine, Sr. Charles E. Gordon No. 65 May 25, 2015 November 16, 2016 GIG William L. Wray, Sr., Joshua D. Kelly No. 17 May 29, 1998 November 15, 2016 G IG Frangene Cooper Keystone No. 85 May 11, 1981 December 2, 2016 GIG William I. Adams Utica No. 45 May 10, 1982 December 3, 2016 GIG Ernie Marshal King David No. 3 May 31, 2010 December 5, 2016 GIG David E. Moore, Jr. St. Cyprian No. 4 June 2, 1997 December 6, 2016 GIG Robert E. Pierce, Sr. Nimrod No. 9 May 21, 1990 December 6, 2016 GIG William C. Dukes Holy Sepulchre No. 17 May 31, 1999 December 7, 2016
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2016 - 2017
Member’s Name Name s of Consistory Date Created Date of Death GIG Lester M. Grace Ionic No. 70 May 21, 1990 December 8, 2016 GIG Timothy Trezvant, Jr. Orient No. 19 May 25, 1998 December 8, 2016 GIG James Thompson Bezaleel No. 15 M ay 10, 1982 December 11, 2016 GIG Elijah W. Peterson, Jr. Western No. 28 May 28, 2001 December 13, 2016 GIG Ernest O. Davis Mountain & Plains No. 33 May 7, 1973 December 14, 2016 SGIG Booker T. Jones Magic City No. 62 May 19, 1975 December 18, 2016 GIG Lawrence E. Harper L.D. Easton No. 21 May 31, 1993 December 22, 2016 GIG William I. Deese King Solomon No. 20 May 20, 1996 December 26, 2016 GIG Samuel Nightingale DeHugo No. 2 May 16, 1988 December 27, 2016 SGIG Theodore R. Patton S t. Matthews No. 24 June 2, 1997 December 31, 2016 SGIG Charles M. Carter , Sr. Western No. 28 May 20, 1996 January 3, 2017 GIG Arthur V. Nickles DeHugo No. 2 May 28, 2001 January 5, 2017 SGIG Winford J. Lucas Bison No. 29 May 31, 1993 January 7, 2017 GIG James B. Fisher, Jr. Northern Lights No. 72 May 20, 1996 January 9, 2017 GIG William Holliday Orient No. 19 May 29, 1989 January 11, 2017 GIG Donald H. Jordan, Sr. King Solomon No. 20 May 20, 1996 January 17, 2017 GIG Gene A. Jones, Sr. Western No. 28 May 29, 1989 February 1, 2017 GIG Garrett J. Dalton Bezaleel No. 15 May 26, 2008 February 3, 2017 GIG Thomas M. Wiley Nimrod No. 9 May 30, 2005 February 12, 2017 GIG Aaron A. Ervin, Sr. Martin L. King No. 86 May 29, 2014 February 23, 2017 GIG Philbert Barrett Mount Royal No. 97 May 20, 1991 February 25, 2017 GIG Daniel Baldwin, Sr. Charles E. Gordon No. 65 May 29, 1995 March 9, 2017 GIG Rodney J. Montgomery DeMolay No. 1 May 30, 2005 March 11, 2017 GIG Alious Nash Ionic No. 48 May 26, 2003 March 20, 2017 GIG Isaac Bowman, Jr. DeMolay No. 1 May 20, 1996 March 21, 2017 GIG Israel Lockhart Holy Sepulchre No. 17 May 28, 2001 March 21, 2017 GIG Eured C. Snell Ophir No. 48 May 7, 1984 March 21, 201 7 GIG James A. Morrison, Sr. St. Matthews No. 24 May 38, 2001 March 30, 2017 SGIG Ulysses W. Watkins, Jr. Goodwill No. 238 Southern Jurisdiction May 3, 2016 SGIG Johnell E. Mack CC Johnson No. 136 Southern Jurisdiction August 12, 2016 SGIG Pink J. Garner Central No. 244 Southern Jurisdiction September 3, 2016 SGIG Richard D. Watson Edward Evans No. 196 Southern Jurisdiction September 20, 2016 SGIG Wade H. Parham, Jr. Herbert Bell Shaw No. 337 Southern Jurisdiction January 20, 2017
Keeping with our theme of “From S GIG John Hardeman III , 33 º the Cradle to College”, the Deputy for Nebraska members of North Star The Orient of Minnesota/Valley of Minneapolis is Consistory were pleased to give a honored to inform The United Supreme Council of the scholarship to University of current ventures members of North Star Consis tory Minnesota student Dijon D. #14 are involv ed in, but first we must give honor to the McCain ( Pictured left ) with G.A.O.T.U., and request that everyone say a prayer for not only our Deputy Hardeman. brothers and sisters of the order, but for all of HIS children and creations in the great state of Texas as they endure the effects of When this brilliant young man sent us his scholarship paper, he Hurricane Harvey. started b y saying “I was chosen to
In 2016, the Sublime Princes and Ill. Sirs Intern in California, I earned over $45,000 in scholarships and exceeded a challenge placed on them by was selected to meet former President Barack Obama. This is not PCIC Japhus Dent, currently MWGM of why he was selected, he was selected because he wore the mask, the MWPHGL of MN and its Jurisdiction. t he mask Paul Laurence Dunbar speaks of in is poem We Wear It is with extreme pleasure that we the Mask… We wear the mask that grins and lies, it hides our announce, our Fraters have continued to cheeks and shades our eyes, This debt we pay to human guile; exceed all e xpectations, under the With torn and bleeding hearts we smile, And mouth with myriad leadership of CIC, Ill. Edward Thornton subtle ties. Wh en he was 16 years old, his parents separated and 33º, Deputy John W. Hardeman III, 33º he and his father went to live in a shelter. along with the Lodge of Perfection Although depressed and at times feeling less than everyone in a officers, SP Ronnell Shaw and Ill. Marc Young 33º were able to procure over 200 fully loaded back packs better situation, he wore the mask, he strived to make his life better, he ran track at North High school and while maintaining for boys and gir ls returning to school ranging from kindergarten to th his grades, was able to procure an internship at a local radio 12 grade. station titled KMOJ 89.9 FM. In time, he was given his own
Also this year, the Chapter of Rose Croix stated they wished to step radio show that he produced entitled “Youth Summit” which he up as well; seeing that the rose signifies the dawn, so under the designed to provide the community with an outlet to discuss leadership of SP Bernard Walters, they selected various elementary issues pertaining to race, the education system and dating, just to schools in the Minneapolis - St. Paul area to have members line up name a few. We are pleased to report, Dijon currently has a 3.0 and welcome returning students with a high five and a smile, as the GPA and is much focused on making that a 4.0, this is what dawn of a new school year begins. “From the Cradle to College” is all about. 30 Fall Edition
th United Supreme Council – 13 6 Annual Session
Pictorial; On Monday mor ning, May 29, 2017 the 136 th Annual Session of the United Supreme Council opened with Lt. Grand Commander SGIG Melvin J. Bazemore, 33º presiding, received the Active Membership followed by SGC Basil L. Sands, 33 º , into the Scottish Rite Chambers, where he received the gavel of authority. SGIG Bazemore continued receiving visiting delegations to include; the Southern Jurisdictio n (PHA) led by SGIG
Cleveland Wilson, Grand Chancellor, representing SGC Deary Vaughn, 33º, SGC John W. McNaughton, 33º, of the Nor thern Masonic Jurisdictions the Southern Jurisdiction led by SGIG James D. Cole, Lt. Grand Commander, representing SGC Ronald A. Seale, 33º and Leslie M. Dean, 33º, General Conference Deputy Grand High Priest, USA and Bahamas. Last to be received was MWGM Adrian L. Green from the MWPHGL of Michigan, who brought greetings and received the visiting MWGMs from across the several Jurisdictions led by PMWGM John Betti s, President of the Conference of GMs. This was a very harmonious and productive Session and w ell received by its membership. Fall Edition 31
United Supreme Council Annual Banquet
On Monday evening, May 29, 2017, the U.S.C. Annual Banquet was held at the Detroit Marriott Renaissance Center, Detroit, MI, with SGIG Christopher Buck, Deputy for MI, serving as Maste r of Ceremony. The evening started with the singing of the National Anthems of the Bahamas, Canada and the U.S.A., followed by the Traditional Scottish Rite Toast of Refection. Highlights included; The United Supreme Council Benevolent Foundation (U.S.C. B.F.) Annual Donations, a love offering presented to Mrs. Johnnie Mae Hunter, widow of Billy G. Hunter by Class President GIG Earl S. Bumgarner #15 (OH) on behalf of the “Billy G. Hunter Class of 2017”. Annual Class donations presented to the U.S.C.B.F., accepted by SGC Basil Sands, 33º, on behalf of the Foundation. The U.S.C. Gold Medal of Achievement Award, presented to SGIG Christopher Buck (MI) and SGIG Clifford Hasting (AK). There were over (1200) members and guests in attendance that enjoyed an even ing of fine dining and fellowship.
United Supreme Council Benevolent Foundation Donations
SGIG Roland K. Lee, Sr., Treasurer General, H.E., presented donations coming from the U.S.C. Benevolent Foundation to the NAACP, (REACH – Autism Research), Prince Hal l Colonial Park Day Care Center , Rochdale Early Advantage Charter School, National Alzheimer Foundation, Legal
Defense League, Senior Citizens Awareness Legacy Foundation, National Urban League, National Freedom Day Association, and Wil berforce University. Pictured ; SGC Sands accepting presentation from prior Class Representatives; (L to R); GIG Lonnie Jones II (2014), GIGs Colin Mitchell and Earl Bumgarner (2017) and SGIGs John Bettis, Robert (Sandy) Sands and John Paul Simpkins (1988). All donations s up port the USCBF.
Gold Medal of Achievement
CONGRATULATIONS
On Monday evening, May 29, 2017 at the United Supreme Council Annual Banquet, the Gold Medal of Achievement Award presented to worthy individuals for Distinguished Service and Ach ievement. The GMA is the highest honor presented by the Sovereign Grand Commander and the
United Supreme Council. This year’s recipients were; SGIG Christopher Buck, Deputy for Michigan and SGIG Clifford Hastings, Deputy for Alaska.
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Deputy and Overseers’ Meeting at the Annual Session
(Pictured) On Friday, May 26, 2017, at th e USC Annual Session, SGC Basil L. Sands, 33º, his Cabinet, Deputies, Overseers and their Assistants from across the Northern Jurisdiction, assembled in the Valley Detroit, Orient of Michigan, for their Annual Deputy’s Confere nce, hosted by the Ill. Deputy SGIG Christopher Buck and the Officers and member of the MCOD. We were graced with the presence of MWGM Adrian Green,
MWPHGL of MI.