It is with great pride and heartfelt warmth that I welcome you to the 139th Annual Session of the United Supreme Council, Ancient & Accepted Scottish Rite of Freemasonry, Prince Hall Affiliation, Southern Jurisdiction, USA. This year, we gather once again in the storied city of Memphis, Tennessee—a place where history and culture are woven into every street, every note of music, and every step toward progress.
Memphis, celebrated as the birthplace of the blues and a pivotal center of the civil rights movement, stands as a living testament to resilience, faith, and the enduring power of unity. From the hallowed halls of the National Civil Rights Museum to the vibrant soul of Beale Street, this city reminds us of our duty to honor the past while shaping a brighter future.
Under our guiding theme, “Rebuilding the Rite, Stone by Stone,” we recommit ourselves to strengthening our traditions, deepening our bonds, and advancing our mission. Each of you—through your presence, service, and dedication—plays a vital role in this great work, and for that, we are deeply grateful.
This year’s session promises a rich array of events for all:
For the Order of the Golden Circle: Our Loyal Ladies can look forward to impactful workshops, engaging leadership conversations, and memorable tours that highlight the heritage and vision of our Order. For our Fraters: We proudly continue our health initiative, “PSA for PHA”—a vital prostate cancer awareness and screening program encouraging every member to prioritize their annual health checkups and bloodwork.
The Apex Program: We are excited to continue the rollout of this dynamic Scottish Rite educational academy, designed to elevate leadership, sharpen skills, and strengthen our Rite for generations to come.
SGC’s Blues & BBQ: Join us for an evening of fellowship, flavor, and Memphis soul—where the sounds of the blues meet the taste of authentic barbecue.
Scottish Rite Lecture Series: Our continuing lecture series will inspire and enlighten, deepening our understanding of the Rite’s history, philosophy, and future direction.
As we embark on this 139th Annual Session, I extend my sincere thanks for your steadfast commitment and enthusiasm. Together, in the spirit of brotherhood and sisterhood, we will honor our legacy, embrace our responsibilities, and build—stone by stone—the enduring structure of our beloved Rite.
Welcome to Memphis. Welcome to the 139th Annual Session. Let us make history—together.
Dr. Corey D. Hawkins, Sr.,
33°
Sovereign Grand Commander
ADVANCED REGISTRATION INFORMATION
The advanced registration form is found on the back page of the Official Bulletin for your convenience. Please fill out and return the form with your check or money order to Headquarters, at United Supreme Council, 33°, AASR, PHA-SJ, USA, P.O. Box 16787, Memphis, TN 38186. The advance registration form must be completed, and payment received or postmarked by September 15, 2025. The Registration Fee will grant access to: one (1) Luncheon Ticket; one (1) Class Banquet; one (1) Blues & BBQ Ticket; one (1) Registration Bag; and one (1) Registration Badge. You may purchase a guest access pass for the Class Banquet for an additional fee of $75 and/or SGC’s Blues & BBQ ticket for $60. REGISTRATION IS NOT TRANSFERABLE!
Frater’s Registration begins October 16, 2024 – October 14, 2025 Golden Circle Registration begins October 16, 2024 – October 14, 2025
REGISTRATION RATES
LATE & ON-SITE REGISTRATION
Late registration shall commence on September 16, 2025 and ends October 9, 2025. Additionally, onsite registrations shall commence October 10, 2025 and ends October 14, 2025. NO CASH WILL BE ACCEPTED – NO EXCEPTIONS!
Note: Due to preplanning with the hotel, Luncheon & Banquet Tickets are NOT GUARANTEED for LATE & ONSITE REGISTRANTS!!!
HOTEL RESERVATIONS
The members and guests will stay at the Sheraton Memphis Downtown Hotel – Headquarters Hotel, 250 Main St., Memphis, TN 38103. For your convenience, we have enclosed the hotel information. This hotel is currently booked. DO NOT SEND HOTEL RESERVATIONS OR MONEY TO THE UNITED SUPREME COUNCIL!!!
Each member may reserve only one (1) room within the official room block. NOTE: Multiple reservations made by the same member will be canceled in their entirety. A one-night deposit will be required on your credit card at the time of booking.
OVERFLOW
A one-night deposit will be required on your credit card at the time of booking. For your convenience we have also included contact information and rates for overflow hotels, listed below:
CROWN PLAZA
300 N. 2nd St, Memphis, TN 38105
901-525-1800
Room Rates - $135.00
Code: USC
ALOFT HOTEL
$164/night
63 N. B.B. King Blvd.
901-554-7326
DOUBLETREE HOTEL
$151/night (plus tax)
185 Union Ave, Memphis, TN 38103
888.616.7047
Code: United Supreme Council
Code: United Supreme Council
TROLLEY RAIL LINE
SPRINGHILL SUITES
$179/night (plus tax)
85 Court Ave, Memphis, TN 38103
888.275.1693
Code: United Supreme Council
THE MOXEY
$169/night (plus tax)
888.414.4320
Code: United Supreme Council
The cost of the Main Street Trolley Rail line is $1.00 each way. The Main Street Rail Line will operate 6:45am - 12:00am Monday - Friday; 8:00am - 12:00am Saturday; and, 10:00am - 6:00pm on Sunday
MEETING PLACES
For your convenience, all meetings shall take place centrally at the Renasant Convention Center (RCC), 255 Main St., Memphis, TN or the Sheraton – Headquarters Hotel, 250 Main St., Memphis, TN. The Morning Worship Service and Divine Memorial Service will be held on Sunday, October 12, 2025, and will take place in RCC – East Hall. The Full Ceremonial Opening will take place on Monday, October 13, 2025, in the RCC – East Hall.
ANNUAL BANQUET
The Annual Banquet is held in honor of the newly elevated Class of 2025. The Banquet will be held on Monday, October 13, 2025, in RCC – Southwest Hall, promptly at 7:00pm. In addition to the presentation of the Class of 2025, awards may be presented during the banquet.
The dress for the banquet for SPs & GIGs is formal; After-Six, Black Tuxedos (NO TAILS) with black accessories. The dress for the Sovereign Grand Inspectors General (SGIG) is Black Tails with White Bow Tie and with Collar Studs, White Low-Cut Vest, Black Dress Socks and Formal Shoes. Caps and Crowns are required! Please take due notice that those not properly dressed will not be permitted in the processional.
BLUES & BBQ
The SGC’s Blues & BBQ outing will be held on Saturday, October 11, 2025, at 6:30pm. All SPs, GIGs, SGIGs and LLs are encouraged to attend. The cost of extra tickets is $60. For more information on the SGC’s Blues & BBQ, please see page 17.
ATTIRE
Dark blue or black suit, white shirt, black shoes, black tie, white gloves and cap or crown are required for the Divine Memorial Service. For the Ceremonial Opening, dark blue or black suit, white shirt, black shoes and socks, black tie, white gloves, robe, official jewel and crown are required. Failure to adhere to the dress code will result in being denied admission.
CANCELLATIONS AND REFUNDS
All Annual Session cancellations and refund requests must be made in writing and mailed to: United Supreme Council, 33°, A.A.S.R., PHA-SJ, USA, P.O. Box 16787, Memphis, TN 38186, or faxed to: 901.716.5112 or emailed to: hq@ aasrphasj.org. Refund requests received prior to September 16, 2025 will be charged a $50.00 administrative processing fee. No refund requests will be honored after September 15, 2025! REGISTRATION IS NONTRANSFERABLE!
OFFICIAL NOTICE
MAY 1, 2025
Grand Inspectors General of all grades are hereby notified that the United Supreme Council, 33˚, Ancient Accepted Scottish Rite of Freemasonry, Prince Hall Affiliation, Southern Jurisdiction, United States of America, convenes for the 139th Annual Session, at the Sheraton Memphis Downtown Hotel, 250 Main St., Memphis, TN.
FRIDAY, SATURDAY, SUNDAY, MONDAY & TUESDAY OCTOBER 10-14, 2025
Active Members are required to attend. All Grand Inspectors General (Honorary 33˚) who have not attended the last two sessions, are required to attend and/or pay Individual Registration (Advance) Fee of $200.00. All Deputies must be present by Friday, October 10, 2025 for the 9:00 a.m. workshop. Sovereign Grand Inspectors General are to be present Saturday, October 11, 2025, at 9:00 a.m., in RCC – Ballroom A.
CLASS MEETINGS
Grand Inspectors General of all grades who were elevated in the year whose last numeral is 4, 5, 6, or 7 are reminded that this is the year of their Class Reunion and they are expected to attend the session. This is a special feature of our United Supreme Council meeting each year. We are calling and depending upon your cooperation and participation. Classes interested in holding reunions or meetings should contact Ill. Malcom Horton, 33°, Director of Class Reunions, by email at: malcomhorton@comcast.net or by phone at: 901.289.1252. Additionally, other classes may also hold class meetings.
Classes holding reunions and meetings that may need food are requested to contact Ill. Shelton Riddick, 33°, Convention Coordinator, no later than September 10, 2025, by email, at: sriddickgl@aol.com.
All Class Donations are to be turned into Ill. Malcom Horton, 33°, Director of Class Reunions, no later than Monday, October 13, 2025, at 1:00 p.m., for recognition at the 2025 Class Banquet.
This First Day Of May 2025 A.D.
Dr. Corey D. Hawkins, Sr., 33° Sovereign Grand Commander
Attest:
This First Day Of May 2025 A.D.
Dr. L. Ken Collins, II., 33° Grand Secretary-General H.E.
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LEVEL 1
LEVEL 2
USC ANNUAL SESSION SCHEDULE
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 10, 2025
Time Description Location
9:00 am Deputies Workshop (Deputies Only) RCC - Ballroom A
10:00 am PSA for PHA: Prostate Cancer Screening (Blood Draws from 10am-12pm) RCC - 204
11:00 am SGIG Nominee Training (SGIG Candidates) RCC - Ballroom A
1:00 pm Scottish Rite Lecture Series: The Expectation: Grand Inspectors General (33°)
1:00 pm Scottish Rite Lecture Series: The Ring Ceremony for Deceased Fraters (33°)
1:00 pm Scottish Rite Lecture Series: The Expectation: Knight Commander of the Court of Honour and the SPRS (32° and 33°)
1:00 pm Scottish Rite Lecture Series: Grand Honors: Receiving members of the Scottish Rite (32° and 33°)
2:00 pm Scottish Rite Lecture Series: Expectation: Grand Inspectors General (33°)
2:00 pm Scottish Rite Lecture Series: The Ring Ceremony for Deceased Fraters (33°)
2:00 pm Scottish Rite Lecture Series: The Expectation: Knight Commander of the Court of Honour and the SPRS (32° and 33°)
2:00 pm Scottish Rite Lecture Series: Grand Honors: Receiving members of the Scottish Rite (32° and 33°)
3:30 pm Rollout and Introduction of The APEX Program
6:30 pm Sovereign Grand Commander’s Blues & BBQ
2200 Democrat Road, Buses will board promptly at 6:00PM from the Read Sheraton Entrance and will make trips throughout the evening (Side closest to the Convention Center)
Sheraton Nashville
Sheraton Magnolia
Sheraton Jackson
Sheraton Chattanooga
Sheraton Nashville
Sheraton Magnolia
Sheraton Jackson
Sheraton Chattanooga
RCC - Northwest Ballroom
Offsite: 2200 Democrat Road
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 12, 2025
Time Description Location
8:00 am Advance Registration RCC - 104
8:00 am On-Site Registration & USC Store RCC - 102/103
8:00 am USC Photographer’s Suite (SGIG Official Headshot - Robes/B&W) RCC - 201
8:00 am Executive Session II RCC - Ballroom A
9:30 am Morning Worship Lineup (SGIGs & Dignitaries) RCC - Ballroom D
10:00 am Morning Worship Service RCC - Northwest Ballroom
1:30 pm The 2025 Class Educational Symposium RCC - Northwest Ballroom
6:00 pm Divine & Memorial Service Assembly Area (SGIGs & Dignitaries) RCC - Ballroom C
7:00 pm Divine & Memorial Service RCC - Northwest Ballroom
MONDAY, OCTOBER 13, 2025
Time Description Location
8:00 am Advance Registration RCC - 104
8:00 am On-Site Registration & USC Store RCC - 102/103
8:00 am Assembly for Ceremonial Opening (SGIGs & Dignitaries) RCC - Ballroom D
8:30 am Full Ceremonial Opening (GIGs/SGISs) RCC - Nortwest Ballroom
11:30 am Executive Session III RCC - Northwest Ballroom
1:00 pm Class Luncheon RCC - East Hall
2:00 pm Conferral of the 33° RCC - Northwest Ballroom
5:30 pm Active Member - Official Headshots (SGIG - Tails) RCC - Ballroom D
6:00 pm Assembly for the Banquet RCC - Ballroom D
7:00pm The 2025 Class Banquet
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 13, 2025
RCC - East Hall
Time Description Location
8:00am The United Supreme Council (GIGs/SGIGs) RCC - Northwest Ballroom Report of Officers Report of Committees & Other Business
Meeting until the Close of the USC Chain of Union
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 10, 2025
GOLDEN CIRCLE AGENDA
Time Description Location
8:00 am Community Outreach (Attire: OGC t-shirt, jeans, shorts, capris) 670 Vance Avenue
2:00 pm Golden Circle Registration RCC - 112/113
5:00 pm Meet & Greet (Attire: Western Wear & Bandanas)
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 11, 2025
Sheraton Magnolia
Time Description Location
8:00 am Golden Circle Registration RCC - 112/113
9:00 am SGLLR Official Photos RCC - 201
9:00 am Workshop: Enhancing the Membership Experience (Business Casual) RCC - 113
10:00 am Workshop: OGC Funeral & Memorial Ceremonies RCC - 113
11:00 am Workshop: Motivational Leadership RCC - 113
4:00 pm Golden Circle Lecture Series: Become a Volunteer Ombudsman for Longterm Care RCC 113
7:00 pm Blues and Barbeque (Attire: TBD)
2200 Democrat Road, Buses will board promptly at 6:00PM from the Read Sheraton Entrance and will make trips throughout the evening (Side closest to the Convention Center)
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 12, 2025
Offsite: 2200 Democrat Road
Time Description Location
8:00 pm Golden Circle Registration RCC - 112/113
9:00 am SGLLR Official Photos RCC - 201
11:00 am Morning Worship Service RCC - Southwest Hall
3:00 pm Golden Circle Member’s Meeting (Attire: Business) RCC - 113
7:00 pm Memorial Service (OGC Memorial Attire for your Orient) RCC - Southwest Hall
MONDAY, OCTOBER 13, 2025
Time Description Location
7:00 am Esther Vaughn Cancer Walk
Sheraton Main St. Entrance
8:00 am Golden Circle Registration RCC - 112/113
10:30 am Tours (Attire: LL’s perference)
Sheraton Main St. Entrance
7:00 pm The 2025 Class Banquet (Formal Attire) RCC - East Hall
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 14, 2025
Time Description Location
8:00 am - 11:00 am Until We Meet Again
Sheraton Lobby
SGLLR OFFICIAL PHOTOS
All State Grand Loyal Lady Rulers are required to report to the USC Photographer’s Suite or visit RCC-201, located in the Sheraton – Memphis Room to take their Official Photo, on Sunday, from 9:00am - 10:00am The Photographer’s Suite will be open 8:00 am – 4:00 pm, Saturday – Monday. Please bring your crown, collar, and gloves.
(NOTE: The Official Photo is required for publication on the USC Website.)
MEDICAL
EQUIPMENT
2025 FRATER REGISTRATION
Please fill out the registration form in its entirety and submit payment by cashier’s check or money order, and mail to: USC AASR PHA USA, P.O. Box 16787, Memphis, TN 38186. You may also visit the USC website to register online at: https://tinyurl.com/2025USC.
(Note: Sublime Prince Registration begins September 1, 2025. Any Sublime Prince registrations made prior to this date will not be honored.)
Name:
SP: GIG: SGIG:
(check one)
Office Currently Holding:
Mobile Number:
Email Address:
Mailing Address:
Registration:
Orient:
Number In Party:
Vegetarian Meal For Banquet:
(check here)
Membership #:
State: City: Zip:
Advance: October 16, 2024 – September 15, 2025 - $200 Late: September 16, 2025 – October 10, 2025 - $225 Onsite: October 11, 2025 – October 14, 2025 - $250
EXTRA TICKETS
Extra Banquet Ticket: ($75 each)
SGC’s Blues & BBQ: ($60 each)
TOTAL $ (enter number of tickets) (enter number of tickets)
Cancellations:
All cancellations and refund requests must be made in writing and mailed, faxed or emailed to: the United Supreme Council, 33°, A.A.S.R., PHA-SJ, USA, P.O. Box 16787, Memphis, TN 38186; fax: 901.716.5112; email: HQ@aasrphasj.org. Refund requests received prior to September 16, 2025 will be charged a $50.00 administrative processing fee. No refund requests will be honored after September 16, 2025!
2025 GOLDEN CIRCLE REGISTRATION
Please fill out the registration form in its entirety and submit payment by cashier’s check or money order, and mail to: USC AASR PHA USA, P.O. Box 16787, Memphis, TN 38186. You may also visit the USC website to register online at: https://tinyurl.com/2025OGC
(Note: Golden Circle Registration begins September 1, 2025.)
NO CASH WILL BE ACCEPTED! NO EXCEPTIONS!!!
Name: Name:
LL: LLR: PLLR: SGLLR: PSGLLR:
Office Currently Holding:
Mobile Number: Orient:
Email Address:
Mailing Address:
Loyal Lady Registration:
Vegetarian Meal
Membership #: (check one) (check here)
State: City:
Advance: September 1, 2025 – September 15, 2025 - $150 Late: September 16, 2025 – October 10, 2025 - $175 Onsite: October 11, 2025 – October 14, 2025 - $200
Demographic Info:
Breast Cancer Survivor: (Check all that apply)
EXTRA TICKETS
Events of Interest:
Essential Oils:
Military Service: Caregiver: Bingo: Yoga: Zip:
Extra Banquet Ticket: ($75 each)
Beading:
Community Outreach: Bus Tours - Apex HQ/Casino:
(Check those items of interest)
SGC’s Blues & BBQ: ($60 each)
TOTAL $ (enter number of tickets) (enter number of tickets)
FOR A CATERED CONVENTION EXPERIENCE PLEASE VISIT: https://tinyurl.com/Data-OGC
Cancellations:
All cancellations and refund requests must be made in writing and mailed, faxed or emailed to: the United Supreme Council, 33°, A.A.S.R., PHA-SJ, USA, P.O. Box 16787, Memphis, TN 38186; fax: 901.716.5112; email: HQ@aasrphasj.org. Refund requests received prior to September 16, 2025 will be charged a $50.00 administrative processing fee. No refund requests will be honored after September 16, 2025!
Sheraton Memphis Convention Center | Memphis, TN Saturday, October 11, 2025 | 12:00 PM
Presented during the 2025 United Supreme Council (USC) Weekend
