The Spring Bulletin Official Organ of the United Supreme Council Ancient and Accepted Scottish Rite of Freemasonry,Freemasonry, Prince Hall Affiliation Northern Jurisdiction, U.S.A., Inc. Northern Jurisdiction, U.S.A., Inc. PUBLISHED AT THE CATHEDRAL, PHILADELPHIA, PA SPRING * 2011 S.G.I.G. Algie S. Oldham, Jr. 33° Past Sovereign Grand Commander (Emeritus) Sunrise Sunset MaMaMayMa yyy 18, 1927 January 13, 2011 SPRING BULLETIN Name: Algie Sidney Oldham, Jr. DOB: May 18, 1927 Birthplace: Dyersburg, TN Bruce Grammar School, School s Bruce High School College: Tennessee St. University & University of Notre Dame Consistory: Wabash Consistory #77, South Bend, Indiana Lodge: St. Peter’s Lodge #31, South Bend, Indiana Past Master Masonic Grand Lodge: R.W. Grand Secretary, RW Grand Treasurer Office and R.W. Junior Grand Warden Royal Arch: Eureka, Chicago, Ill. Commandery: Godfrey, Chicago, Ill. Shrine: Mahomet Temple #134 Military: United States Army 1950 – 1952 Other Organizations: NAACP, Kappa Alpha Psi, Urban League Board Memorial Hospital Board Date Made a Mason: May 1958 Date Created: 33° May 3, 1971 Date Crowned: May 12, 1980 SGIG Algie S. Oldham, Jr. Sovereign Grand Commander : 2005 - 2008 Past Sovereign Grand Commander (Emeritus) Educator and Distinguished Masonic Member Algie S. Oldham, Jr. of Indianapolis, Indiana, Alpha Psi Fraternity and was inducted in the South formerly of South Bend, IN, died January 13, 2011, Bend Hall of Fame in 1993. In 1997, he was after an extended illness. He was born in appointed a board member to the South Bend Dyersburg, Tennessee, May 18, 1927. In 1952, he) Community School Corporation Education married Sarah May Graham. To this union was born Foundation. He served the U.S. Army from 1950 - one daughter Roslynn D. (Wesley) Lancaster of 1952, Ft. Eustis, VA. He was a member of St. Indianapolis, IN and one son, Bryan (Marcia) S. Peter’s Lodge #31, F. & A.M. of the Prince Hall Oldham of Douglasville, GA. They survive along Grand Lodge of Indiana and became Worshipful with three grandchildren, Jonathan Lancaster and Master in 1965 and 1966. He was elected Right Lauren Lancaster of Indianapolis, IN and Sydney Worshipful Grand Junior Warden in 1975 of the Oldham of Douglasville, GA. Algie is the former Grand Lodge and held offices of Right Worshipful principal of James Whitcomb Riley High School in Grand Secretary and Right Worshipful Grand South Bend and retired in 1989. He received a B.S. Treasurer. On the Scottish Rite Level, he served as Degree from Tennessee State University in Recording Secretary and Grand Secretary of the Education in 1949 and a M.A. Degree from the Indiana Council of Deliberation. In 2005, he University of Notre Dame in 1954. He is a former became the Sovereign Grand Commander of the member of the Phi Delta Kappa Education United Supreme Council Ancient and Accepted Fraternity, the National Association of Secondary Scottish Rite of Freemasonry Prince Hall Schools and Indiana Principals Association. He is a Affiliation, Northern Jurisdiction, USA, Inc. Ebony former Trustee of the South Bend N.A.A.C.P., Magazine cited him as one of the 100+ Influential Board of Directors, and South Bend Urban League. Black Americans in the United States in 2005 and Other affiliations included the South Bend Rotary 2006. Algie was also a member of Northminster Club and he was a recipient of the Paul Harris Presbyterian Church. SGC (Emeritus) Algie S. Fellow Award. He was also a member of the South Oldham, Jr., was Funeralized at the Northminster Bend Police Merit Board and South Bend Board of Presbyterian Church and laid to rest at the Crown Zoning Appeals. He is a life time member of Kappa Hill Cemetery, Indianapolis, Indiana on Saturday, January 22, 2011. 2 SPRING BULLETIN Sovereign Grand Commanders Message I’d like to express my deepest appreciation to you for trusting me to serve as your Sovereign Grand Commander. It is an honor. Our organization has come a long way over the last few years, and although we have some new and difficult challenges to overcome, I know that by working together, we will achieve our goals and accomplish even more. Let me recommend to you a recipe for more brotherly love, working together in order to achieve our goal. Take twelve fine, full-grown months; se that these are thoroughly free from old memories of bitterness, rancor and Illustrious Solomon Wallace, 33° hate, cleanse them completely from ever clinging spite; pick Sovereign Grand Commander off all specks of pettiness and littleness; in short; see that these months are freed from all the past – have them fresh and clean as when they first came from the great storehouse of Time. Cut these months into thirty or thirty-one equal parts. Do not attempt to make up the whole batch at one time “Fairest Among Thousands, Altogether Lovely ” (so many persons spoil the entire lot this way) but prepare In sadness, we announce the death of Illustrious Algie S. one day at a time. Into each day, put equal parts of faith, Oldham, Past Sovereign Grand Commander Emeritus. We patience, courage, work (some people omit this ingredient mourn his loss and cherish the warm thoughts of his presence and so spoil the flavor of the rest), hope, fidelity, liberality, while here with us. May his soul rest in peace kindness, rest (leaving out is like leaving the oil out of salad We will soon meet and greet each other at our 130 th Annual dressing – don’t do it), prayer, meditation and one well- selected resolution. Put in about one teaspoonful of good Session in Denver, Colorado. There we will receive all reports, spirits, a dash of fun, a pitch of folly, a sprinkling of play, the state of the Rite will be reviewed; and such other business as may legally and constitutionally be brought before the Session. and a heaping cupful of good humor. Anonymous Before going any further, please let me take this opportunity to In my travels, I noticed that the organization continue to attract salute all the Loyal Ladies, especially the State Grand Loyal younger brothers. Being able to use the wisdom of those who Lady Rulers, in recognition of March as Women’s History are older and the energy of those who are younger, we will be able to accomplish our goal. Teams win, individuals don’t. month. Thank you for being associated with the United Supreme Council. Your presence and support to the May our Heavenly Father continue to bless, guide, and protect organization is greatly appreciated. We consider you as us until we meet again. Official Summons To All Sovereign Grand Inspectors General and Grand Inspectors General of the Thirty Third and Last Degree of the Ancient and Accepted Scottih Rite of Freemasonry and Honorary Members of the United Supreme Council, Prince Hall Affiliation, Northern Jurisdiction, USA., Inc. Take Due Notice The One Hundred and Thirtieth Annual Session of the United Supreme Council since the Union will be held at the Sheraton Denver Downtown Hotel, 1550 Court Place - Denver, Colorado, on Friday, Saturday, Sunday, Monday and Tuesday, May 27, 28, 29, 30, 31, 2011 . BY ORDER OF SOLOMON WALLACE, 33° Sovereign Grand Commander Attest: Lorenzo Cruger, Sr. 33° Secretary General H.E. 3 SPRING BULLETIN FFFromFrom the Secretary General, H.E. S.G.I.G. Lorenzo Cruger, 3333˚˚˚˚ As you are aware we will be meeting in the great city of Denver, Colorado this year. There are some things that you should know about the area. First it is a beautiful place to visit. If you have not been around mountains before you will enjoy the view. However, the air is thinner, which means that you should be careful not to exert yourselves while there. It is a great area for shopping and just looking around. You may want to spend a couple of extra days just to enjoy the area. You are not too far from the Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs, which is a great place to visit. The snow capped mountains in Colorado are great for sightseeing. There can be big differences in temperature at the top of the mountains than on the lower levels, so if you decide to go up to the mountains dress for it. From the Cathedral Secretary S.G.I.G. Raynard W. Hughes, 3333˚˚˚˚ It is with humble submission that I greet you. I would like to give all praises to our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ for all his many blessings bestowed upon me. As the dew lies upon the earth and the sun brings forth a new day let us usher in the season of spring with energy and enrichment. We continue to marvel and embrace the leadership of our Sovereign Grand Commander Solomon Wallace. We held our Annual Deputies Conference at the Cathedral, and I must say the deputies were excited about being hosted in their own facility without restrictions. As I have stated in the past our Cathedral is not only our headquarters but it is a shining beacon throughout the United Supreme Council, Ancient and Accepted Scottish Rite of Freemasonry, Prince Hall Affiliation, Northern Jurisdiction, U.S.A. Inc. We look forward to greeting you when you are in the Philadelphia area, and hope that you and your families will find time to visit and reflect on our historical heritage. The Cathedral is open daily for operations. However, if you are thinking about touring The Cathedral, the hours are as follows: Monday – Friday, 10:00AM – 3:30PM, and weekends by appointments (for large groups). If you are thinking about touring the facility, please contact us at 215-545-2443.