Sheraton New Orleans 500 Canal Ave New Orleans, Louisiana 70130 August 3-6, 2023
The United Supreme Council
Welcome Message................................ 3 USC Board Meeting Schedule..............4 Gala Program........................................7 Mental Health Awareness....................8 USC Admin Letter of Thanks...............16
Greetings
zation! It is indeed an d Supreme Council Board Meeting for all of the Departments and Auxiliaries. Our committees have worked tirelessly throughout the year to carry on the tradition of excellence, while maintaining the foundational standards we hold high. We have a full agenda, hospitality and entertainment planned for our Mardi Gras Gala, that we can’t wait for you to see.
As I mentioned at the Biennial Session in Nashville, Tennessee, we are transitioning to digital programming.
The Whova App was the first phase, and this Digital Program Book is another way to get data to our members who register, instantly. There is more to come and we will continue to communicate throughout the conference.
Please be careful as you travel to the city and venture out to explore all New Orleans has to offer. The Sheraton staff has been gracious and assisted us as best as possible to ensure our experience is nothing short of exceptional! Best wishes in your business meetings and welcome to New Orleans, Louisiana!
2023 United Supreme Council Board Meeting
August 3-6, 2023 Meeting Schedule
NOTES
This schedule is a Tentative Draft and Subject to Change as Necessary. Adjustments will be communicated by the Department Leader or USC Administrative Team during the Board Meeting. Please see the Proclamation for the Respective Department (Higher House) for details associated with each meeting time.
***Denotes School of Instruction will occur within the meeting – See Proclamation for details
Time Agenda Location 12:00 PM - 8:00 PM Registration Registration Booth (3rd Floor) 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM Department Leaders Rhythms 1 (2nd Floor) 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM USC 33rd Application Interview (Closed Meeting) Rhythms 1 (2nd Floor) 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM Masonic Congress Board –Grand Masters Meeting Rhythms 3 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM Supreme Royal House (Special Invitation Only) Rhythms 2 (2nd Floor) 8:00 PM - 9:00 PM Imperial Council Finance (Invitation Only) Rhythms 3
2023 United Supreme Council Board Meeting
August 3-6, 2023
NOTES
This schedule is a Tentative Draft and Subject to Change as Necessary. Adjustments will be communicated by the Department Leader or USC Administrative Team during the Board Meeting. Please see the Proclamation for the Respective Department (Higher House) for details associated with each meeting time. ***Denotes School of Instruction will occur within the meeting – See
Tim ation 7:00 AM - 8:30 AM Registration Napoleon (Foyer) 8:30 AM - 9:00 AM USC Joint Opening Session Updates Napoleon AB 9:30 AM - 11:30 AM ***Supreme Lady Knights Napoleon C (3rd Floor) 9:30 AM - 11:30 AM Supreme Knights Templar Napoleon C (3rd Floor) 11:00 PM - 12:30 PM Break N/A 12:30 PM - 2:30 PM ***Supreme Daughters of Sphinx (Female) Napoleon C (3rd Floor) 12:30 PM - 2:30 PM Imperial Grand Council Napoleon D (3rd Floor) 2:30 PM - 4:30 PM ***Supreme Royal House Napoleon C (3rd Floor) 2:30 PM - 4:30 PM United Supreme Council A.A.S.R. Consistory Napoleon D (3rd Floor) 8:00 PM USC “Krewes of Mardi Gras” Gala (Banquet) Armstrong Ballroom
Proclamation for details
The Krewes of Mardi Gras Processional
Negro National Anthem
Welcome
Grace
Dinner
The Occasion
Introduction of the Dais
Introduction of Speaker Se7en the Poet
20th Degree Ceremony
Companion Virginia Prince, Supreme Companion Chief
Recognition of the Mental Health Charity Honorees
President General Ill. Michael Billingslea 33 ° & Supreme Grand Worthy Matron Sister Betty Davis
Honoring our Legends Ceremony
Introduction of the Most Puissant Sovereign Grand Commander
Ill. Joseph L. Thomas 33 °
Presentations and Acknowledgements
know, We, the General Grand Masonic Congress (G.G.M.C.) & Affiliated Supreme Grand Chapter (O.E.S.), teamed up with NAMI, the Nation's leading mental health care provider, to help raise funds this year in 2023.
Our collective efforts allowed us to raise Awareness with donations and sales of our High Quality Dri-Fit TShirts Nationwide. Each State’s Grand Lodge & Grand Chapter put in a Herculean Effort to do their part along with your help. As promised, the proceeds will go to NAMI Mental Health Centers All over the Nation to help provide Free services to those in need...
All the Grand Lodges & Chapters Nationwide and Supporters like you, put on a unified display of support for our cause by wearing their Shirts on May 20th All across the Nation to bring Awareness and to show support for our efforts to raise over $10,000.00 dollars for Mental Health.
President General Ill. Michael Billingslea 33 °
Supreme Grand Worthy Matron Sister Betty Davis
rouler”. The Administration Team has done a fantastic job working with the registration team, the event planning team, hospitality team, website committee and the security team to make the business meetings successful. I want to thank all of the Administration Team members for their support and leadership.
As we continue to support the digital transformation of the USC platform, we look forward to improving your experience here at the 2023 United Supreme Council Board Meeting. I hope you have a wonderful and rewarding convention but are also able to enjoy some of the expe i h k l at city.
