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.

Elect Nine 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. Stanley C. Simmons, 33°

ILL. Michael Haythorn, 33°

ILL. Thomas J. Seelbach, 33°

ILL. Terrence Connor, 33°

ILL. John Gardner, 33°

ILL. Rickey Pierce, 33°

ILL. William Rhodes, 33°

ILL. Terrance Wright, 33°

ILL. Tremell Williamson, 33°

ILL. Anthony Pugh, 33°

ILL. Ronald E. Eddings, 33°

State of Illinois

State of Alabama

State of Texas

State of Illinois

State of Indiana

State of Texas

State of

State of Illinois

Grand Cross Court of Honor Members

Grand Cross Court of Honor

ILL. Joe Knight 33°

ILL. Eddie Allen 33°

ILL. Ronald Eddings 33°

ILL. Robert Jordan 33°

ILL. Howard Flood 33°

ILL. Anthony Pugh, 33°

ILL. Andre Storey 33° (Deceased)

Appointed Officers

Universal Supreme Grand Assistant Secretary

Universal Supreme Grand Auditor

Universal Supreme Grand Workshop Dean

Universal Supreme Grand Chaplain

Universal Supreme Assistant Grand Chaplain

Universal Supreme Grand Psalmist

Universal Supreme Grand Captain of the Guard

Universal Supreme Grand Honor Guard Administrator

Universal Supreme Grand Royal King Solomon

Universal Supreme Grand Royal King

Universal Supreme Grand Asst. Royal King

Universal Supreme Grand Chamberlin

Universal Supreme Grand Seneschal

Universal Supreme Grand Registrar

Universal Supreme Grand Historian

Universal Supreme Grand Standard Bearer

Universal Supreme Grand Publications Coordinator

Universal Supreme Grand Regalia Coordinator

Universal Supreme Grand Special Assistant to

Universal Supreme Grand Fundraising Coordinator

Universal Supreme Grand Transportation Coordinator

Universal Supreme Grand Flag Bearer

Universal Supreme Grand Almoner

Universal Supreme Grand Banner of the Order Bearer

Universal Supreme Grand Foreign Relations Liaison

Universal Supreme Grand 1st Equerry

Universal Supreme Grand 2nd Equerry

Universal Supreme Grand Captain of the Palace Guard

Universal Supreme Grand Asst. Capt. of the Palace Guard

Universal Supreme Grand Herald

Universal Supreme Grand Tiler

Universal Supreme Grand Crowning Coordinator

Universal Supreme Grand Crowning Coordinator Assistant

ILL. Michael Thomas 33°

ILL. Anthony R. Pugh 33°

ILL. Michael Brooks 33°

ILL. Deon Hughes 33°

ILL. Bryan Johnson 33°

ILL. Michael A. Green Sr. 33°

ILL. Shaler Davis 33°

ILL. Wayne Gordon 33°

ILL. Malachi Dean 33°

ILL. Tre Gardener 33°

ILL. Martin Stallworth 33°

ILL. Brian Williams 33°

ILL. Michael Williams 33°

ILL. John Kendall 33°

ILL. Mesen Ra El-Bey 33°

ILL. Dennis McDowell 33°

ILL. Omar Muhammad 33°

ILL. Anthony Troope 33°

ILL. Norman Clark 33°

ILL. Jeffery Smith 33°

ILL. Deshawn Spearman 33°

ILL. David Morrison 33°

ILL. Shaun Jones 33°

ILL. James Stanley 33°

ILL. Robert Jenkins 33°

ILL. Otis Saulsberry 33°

ILL. Brian Pearson 33°

ILL. James McCann 33°

ILL. Bryant Keys 33°

ILL. John Newsom 33°

ILL. Aaron Hart 33°

ILL. Earl Jackson 33°

ILL. Raymon Troope 33°

ILL. Steven Jones 33°

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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