Mission Statement
As a fraternal organization, the mission of the Universal Supreme Council of Ancient and Accepted Scottish Rite Masons is to enhance our communities by supplying leadership, brotherhood, role models, charity, and educational excellence. We strive to promote community service and improve the quality of families as advocates for social ethical, and spiritual values. ,
History
The Universal Supreme Council was organized in 1924 in Detroit, Michigan and incorporated in Washington, D.C. in 1926.The founder and first Most Puissant Sovereign Grand Commander was Ill. J.C. McKibbon 33 and the second Most Puissant Sovereign Grand Commander was Ill. James L. Johnson 33. The first Consistory was Mount Olive Consistory of York and Scottish Rite Masons located in Detroit, Michigan in 1924. The Universal Supreme Council stopped functioning in the early 1960’s and was reorganized in 2004 in Memphis, Tennessee and incorporated in 2008 in Illinois.
The elect nine in 2008 were as follows:
Most Puissant Sovereign Grand Commander – Ill. Ronald E. Eddings 33° (Illinois)
Lt. Grand Commander – Ill. Frank Lake 33° (Canada)
Grand Prior – Ill. Eddie Allen 33° (Michigan)
Grand Chancellor- Ill. William Johnson 33° (Michigan)
Grand Minister of State – Ill. Horace Beckford 33° (Canada)
Grand Secretary General of the High East – Ill. William Oglesby 33° (Michigan)
Grand Treasurer – Ill. Henry Nichols 33° (Illinois)
Grand Master of Ceremonies – Ill. Joe Knight 33° (Michigan)
Grand Orator – Ill. Luther Raymond 33° (Michigan)
The Consistories were as follows in 2008:
Elisha Consistory – Illinois – CIC. Pleasant Stephens 33°
Jethro Consistory – Canada – CIC. Frank Lake 33°
Renaissance Consistory – Michigan – CIC. Ricky Armour 33°
Our Vision
The vision of the Universal Supreme Council is to create and support an atmosphere that fosters a since of community and growth for our membership that reflect the Scottish Rite tenets, mentorship, and service to our community.
Elected Officers
Most Puissant Sovereign Grand Commander
Universal Supreme LT. Grand Commander
Universal Supreme Grand Prior
Universal Supreme Grand Chancellor
Universal Supreme Grand Minister of State
Universal Supreme Grand Secretary of the High East
Universal Supreme Grand Treasurer
Universal Supreme Grand Master of Ceremonies
Universal Supreme Grand Orator
Most Puissant Sovereign Grand Commander Emeritus
ILL. Anthony R. Pugh, 33°
ILL. Stan Simmons, 33°
ILL. Michael Haythorn, 33°
ILL. Raymond Smith, 33°
ILL. Robert Berry, 33°
ILL. Rickey Pierce, 33°
ILL. William Rhodes, 33°
ILL. Vernon Sparkmon, 33°
ILL. Terrance Connor, 33°
ILL. Ronald E. Eddings, 33°
State of Illinois
State of Illinois
State of Illinois
State of Ohio
State of Illinois
State of Illinois
State Indiana
Sate of Arkansas
State of Texas
State of Illinois
Appointed Officers
Universal Supreme Grand Chaplain
Universal Supreme Grand Assistant Secretary of the High East
Universal Supreme Grand Recording Secretary
Universal Supreme Grand Almoner
Universal Supreme Grand Chamberlin
Universal Supreme First Grand Equerry
Universal Supreme Second Grand Equerry
Universal Supreme Grand Standard Bearer
Universal Supreme Grand Registrar
Universal Supreme Grand Publication Coordinator
Universal Supreme Grand Herald
Universal Supreme Grand Tyler
Universal Supreme Grand Historian
Universal Supreme Grand Captain of the Honor Guard
Universal Supreme Grand Administrator of the Honor Guard
Universal Supreme Grand Technology Coordinator
Universal Supreme Grand Assistant Technology Coordinator
Universal Supreme Grand Workshop Dean
Universal Supreme Grand Royal King of Solomon
Universal Supreme Grand Associate Royal King of Solomon
Universal Supreme Grand Flag Bearer
Universal Supreme Grand Psalmist
Universal Supreme Grand Sword Bearer
Universal Supreme Grand Standard Bearer
Universal Supreme Grand International Liaison
ILL. Michael Thomas, 33°
ILL. Chris McClinton 33°
ILL. Kervis Dunhoo, 33°
ILL. Brian Williams, 33°
ILL. Maurice Richardson, 33°
ILL. Leo Kendle, 33°
ILL. Rickey Armour, 33°
ILL. John Kendall Esq., 33°
ILL. Aaron Hart, 33°
ILL. James McCann, 33°
ILL. Devon Simpson, 33°
ILL. Alonzo Smith, 33°
ILL. Shaler Davis, 33°
ILL. Anthony Mondrey, 33°
ILL. Alonzo Carr, 33°
ILL. Terrence Connors, 33°
ILL. Malachi Dean, 33°
ILL. Myron Storey, 33°
ILL. Brian K. Jasper,II 33°
ILL. Michael A. Green Sr., 33°
ILL. Jonathan Escort, 33°
ILL. Terrance Wright, 33°
ILL. Otis Saulsberry, 33°
State of Illinois
State of Illinois
State of Arkansas
State of Illinois
State of Illinois
State of Arkansas
State of Michigan
State of Illinois
State of Michigan
State of Ohio
State of Texas
State of Illinois
State of Illinois
State of Texas
State of Illinois
State of Illinois
State of Illinois
State of Ohio
State of Texas
State of Illinois
State of Illinois
State of Texas
State of North Carolina
Grand Consistories Located In:
Illinois
Ohio
Indiana
Romania
Texas
Michaigan
Arkansas
Austria
Contact
Universal Supreme Grand Secretary of the High East ILL. Rickey Pierce, 33°
Cell: 708-372-3500
Email: rickeyp33@gmail.com
Universal Supreme Grand Treasurer
ILL. WIlliam Rhodes, 33°
Cell:
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