MAY 1—AUGUST 31, 2016
Volume IV Issue 2
ORIENT OF THE FAR EAST VALLEY OF OKINAWA JAPAN,
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES, GUAM, MAINLAND JAPAN, REPUBLIC OF KOREA
The PEER GAZETTE A Publication by Deputy, Orient Of The Far East
Editor: S.G.I.G. Daniel R. Poole, 33° Publisher: S.G.I.G. Harry Jernigan, 33°
Dates and Time
Orient Of The Far East
46th Annual
Council of Deliberation
Okinawa, Japan
Host: Keystone No. 85
April 2017
FROM THE DEPUTY, ORIENT OF THE FAR EAST S.G.I.G. DANIEL R. POOLE, 33°
Greetings Fraters, THANK YOU, FOR ALL YOUR SUPPORT! As we gathered for the 135th Annual Session of The United Supreme Council, it was indeed a pleasure to meet with and, fellowship with so many of our members. The history shared by Brethren who make a difference is awesome! I commend S.G.I.G. Bill Lowery, President , Far East Commander of the Rite and his Committee Chairman, G.I.G. Richie Harris, on providing great hospitality! Congratulations to our Elected United Supreme Council Officers: Sovereign Grand Commander, Illustrious Basil L. Sands, 33° Lt. Grand Commander, Illustrious Melvin J. Bazemore, 33° Grand Minister of Sate, Illustrious Sidney D. Broadnax, Jr., 33° Treasurer General Holy Empire, Illustrious Roland K. Lee, Sr., 33° Secretary General Holy Empire, Illustrious Lorenzo Cruger, 33° Grand Recording Secretary, Illustrious Ivory M. Buck, Jr., 33° Cathedral Secretary, Illustrious Raynard W. Hughes, 33° Congratulations to the Class of Dr. Solomon Wallace: Grand Inspectors General Dandrick L. Gallegos, 33° Stuart A Lee, II, 33° Emile Patrick Peterson, 33° Anthony Shealer, 33° Benjamin W. Adams, 33° Andre’ Johnson, 33° Ernest J. McKee, 33° Kendrell Smith, 33° Keivin S. Clayton, 33° In closing, I was indeed humbled and moved to tears with the Dwight R. Johnson Service Before Self Award bestowed upon me, and will continue to work each day to live up to the meaning of this prestigious award. And by-the-way, you brothers did a great job of hiding it from me -:). I am truly honored to be among the elite group of Brethren receiving this award! KEEP MAKING A DIFFERENCE! Yours in Service,
Daniel R. Poole S.G.I.G. Daniel R. Poole, 33° Deputy, Orient Of The Far East
Special points of interest:
Annual Session of the United Supreme Council
A.A.S.R., PHA, NJ, USA, Inc.
May 26-30, 2017 Detroit Marriott Renaissance Center Hotel May 25-29, 2018 Sheraton Denver Downtown Hotel
May 24-28, 2019 Philadelphia Marriott Downtown Hotel May 22-26, 2020 Millennium Hotel Cincinnati
Inside this Issue
1 Deputy, Orient Of The Far East
1 Dates and Times
1 Special Points of Interest
2 Calendar of Events
3 Community Service
4 Spotlight —33° Profile
5 Dwight R. Johnson Service Award
6 135th Annual Session USC
8 General Information 9 Prince Hall Creed & Mottos
10 C.I.C. & KOSA, Valley Overseer
11 Spotlight — 33° Profile
12 Lodge of Perfection & Consistory
14 Orient Of The Far East History
16 Spotlight — 33° Profile
19 Some Notable Prince Hall Masons
20 Spotlight — 33° Profile
21 Grand Lodge—Far East Breakfast
22 Reinstatement — S.G.I.G. & G.I.G.
23 Testimonial and Notes
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CALENDAR OF EVENTS 2016
AUGUST
NO SCHEDULED
ACTIVITY
FEBRUARY
15 HAPPY PRESIDENTS
DAY
JULY
11-13 113th Annual Session, Most Worshipful Prince Hall Grand Lodge of Washington State and Jurisdiction, Seattle, WA
Red Lion Hotel Pasco 2525 N. 20th Avenue
Pasco, WA 99301 509-547-0701
http://www.redlion.com/pasco
SEPTEMBER 9-11 Washington/Oregon State COD Seattle, WA
OCTOBER
7-11 130th USC SJ Annual Session: Sheraton Memphis Downtown Hotel 250 North Main Street Memphis, TN 38103 901-527-7300 Hotel Res: 866-716-8106
NOVEMBER
DECEMBER
MERRY CHRISTMAS HAPPY HOLIDAYS
JANUARY
8-10 USC Deputies Conference
Cleveland, OH
APRIL
19-20 46th Annual Council of
Deliberation (FECOD)
Orient Of The Far East
Mainland, Japan
Host: John J. Story No. 111
MAY
27-31 135th Annual Session of the
United Supreme Council A.A.S.R., PHA, NJ, USA, Inc.
Philadelphia Marriott
Downtown
1201 Market Street
Philadelphia, PA 19107
Class of 2016 Housed at
Philadelphia Marriott Downtown
MARCH
NO
SCHEDULED
ACTIVITY
JUNE
NO SCHEDULED
ACTIVITY
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COMMUNITY SERVICE
JEROME LIPSCOMB CONSISTORY NO. 110
Our Community Project is to feed the homeless. We have prepared the food, served it, and also cleaned up afterwards. In our efforts, other people in our community who have participated: the Motorcycle Club, Active Duty and Civilian Staff Members from Andersen Air Force Base; and Staff from Dededo Mayors Office. We also provided Thanksgiving and Christmas Baskets to the less fortunate in our community. Additionally, we donated money to provide the children whose parents can not afford educational field trips. As a Group we provide maintenance and upkeep around the Bus Stop every month. Lastly, Members of all the Masonic Houses collected and donated money to pay for Mr. Jerry Guest’s funeral.
ORIENT OF THE FAR EAST VALLEY OF OKINAWA JAPAN,
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES, GUAM, MAINLAND JAPAN, REPUBLIC OF KOREA
REPUBLIC OF KOREA
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SPOTLIGHT—33° PROFILE ORIENT OF THE FAR EAST
S.G.I.G. DANIEL R. POOLE, 33° Keystone Consistory No. 85
Ancient Craft Offices: SDDGM, MWPHGLW 2005-2013 DDGM, District No. Seven, MWPHGLW 2002 – 2005 ADDGM, District No. Seven, MWPHGLW 2000 - 2002 Worshipful Master - Okinawa Military Lodge No. 68 - 2000 Senior Warden - Okinawa Military Lodge No. 68 - 1999 Raised – Plymouth Rock No.86, MWPHGL Of GA , 1995 Scottish Rite Offices: Deputy – Orient of the Far East,2014-Present Reclassified - Sovereign Grand Inspector General (Active)-2014 Overseer – Orient of the Far East - 2013 Assistant to the Deputy Orient of the Far East – 2012-2013 Reclassified to Sovereign Grand Inspector General (Emeritus) -2013 Vice President – Far East Orient COR 2007-2013 Commander and Chief – Keystone No. 85 – 2005 Illustrious 1st Lt Commander - Keystone Consistory No. 85 – 2004 Illustrious Treasurer - Keystone Consistory No. 85 - 1999
York Rite Offices: Most Excellent High Priest - Sylvester Pappy Cann No. 11 MWPHGC of WA – 2004 Excellent King – Sylvester Pappy Cann No. 11 MWPHGC of WA – 2002 Shrine Offices: Honorary Past Potentate – Obelisk Temple No. 187 AEAONMS – 2005 Legion of Honor -Obelisk Temple No. 187 AEAONMS - 2005 Deputy of Oasis – Obelisk Temple No. 187 AEAONMS – 2005 Treasurer - Obelisk Temple No. 187 AEAONMS - 1999 – 2001 Career: United States Marine Corps, US Government DOD, Defense Logistics Agency, Hobbies Coaching Basketball, Traveling with Family
Community Organizations: Life Member VFW, Life Member DAV, Life Member American Legion, Marine Corps League, AAU ELITE Basketball Coach, High School Basketball Coach Birthday:
Anniversary:
ORIENT OF THE FAR EAST VALLEY OF OKINAWA JAPAN,
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES, GUAM, MAINLAND JAPAN,
REPUBLIC OF KOREA
T H E P E E R G A Z E T T E P A G E 5 M A Y 1 — A U G U S T 3 1 , 2 0 1 6
DEPUTY’S AWARDS
EXCELLENCE AWARD
G.I.G. Douglas J. Baker, 33°, Keystone Consistory No. 85—2014
S.G.I.G. Sidney R. Thomas, 33°, J.C. Logan Consistory No. 114—2015
G.I.G. Miles G. Hicks, 33°, John J. Story Consistory No. 111—2016
MERITORIOUS SERVICE AWARD
G.I.G. Robert L. Patterson, 33°, Jerome Lipscomb Consistory No. 110—2014
S.G.I.G. Bill Lowery, 33°, Keystone Consistory No. 85—2015
G.I.G. Gregory D. Wraggs, 33°, MWGM, MWPHGL of Washington State & Its Jurisdiction—2016
DWIGHT R. JOHNSON SERVICE BEFORE SELF AWARD
G.I.G. Ervin M.C. White, 33°, Keystone Consistory No. 85—2014
G.I.G. Glenn L. Downes, 33°, Keystone Consistory No. 85—2015
S.G.I.G. Harry Jernigan, 33°, Jerome Lipscomb Consistory No. 110—2015
G.I.G. Ronald U. Muse, 33°, Joseph I. Staton Consistory No. 103—2015
G.I.G. Lorenzo Johnson, 33°, J.C. Logan Consistory No. 114—2015
G.I.G. Rodney K. Matthews, 33°, J.C. Logan Consistory No. 114—2015
G.I.G. Norman Macon, 33°, Joseph I. Staton Consistory No. 103– 2016
S.G.I.G. Charles H. Bush, Jr., 33°, Keystone Consistory No. 85.—2016
S.G.I.G. Daniel R. Poole, 33°, Deputy, Orient Of The Far East—Keystone Consistory No. 85—2016
ORIENT OF THE FAR EAST VALLEY OF OKINAWA JAPAN,
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES, GUAM, MAINLAND JAPAN,
REPUBLIC OF KOREA
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135th Annual Session of the United Supreme Council
A.A.S.R., PHA, NJ, USA, Inc. May 27, 2016—May 31, 2016
ORIENT OF THE FAR EAST VALLEY OF OKINAWA JAPAN,
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES, GUAM, MAINLAND JAPAN,
REPUBLIC OF KOREA
M A Y 1 — A U G U S T 3 1 , 2 0 1 6
135th Annual Session of the United Supreme Council
A.A.S.R., PHA, NJ, USA, Inc. May 27, 2016—May 31, 2016
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ORIENT OF THE FAR EAST VALLEY OF OKINAWA JAPAN,
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES, GUAM, MAINLAND JAPAN,
REPUBLIC OF KOREA
DUES REMINDER Have you paid your dues for 2016?
Your local Consistory Dues should be paid on or before December 31 of each year. United Supreme Council (USC) dues are October to October each calendar year. Far East Commanders of the Rite (FECOR) Dues should be paid on or before January 15 of each year.
GENERAL INFORMATION
United Supreme Council Holy Empire__ The United Supreme Council, 33° A.A.S.R. of Freemasonry, PHA, NJ, USA Scottish Rite Cathedral 1514 Fitzwater Street Philadelphia, PA 19146-2133 (215) 545-2443 (215) 644-8411 Fax
135th Annual Session of the United Supreme Council
A.A.S.R., PHA, NJ, USA, Inc. May 27, 2016—May 31, 2016
Philadelphia Marriott Downtown
1201 Market Street
Philadelphia, PA 19107
Class of 2016 Housed at
Philadelphia Marriott Downtown
Deputy, Orient Of The Far East
S.G.I.G. Daniel R. Poole, 33°
E-mail: [email protected]
ORIENT OF THE FAR EAST VALLEY OF OKINAWA JAPAN,
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES, GUAM, MAINLAND JAPAN,
REPUBLIC OF KOREA
And the prayer offered in faith will make the sick person
well; the Lord will raise him up. If he sinned he will be
forgiven. Therefore, confess your sins to each other and
pray for each other so that you may be healed.
James 5:15-16 (HBV)
MEMBERSHIP ROSTER REMINDER
The Thirty-Third Membership Roster is always a ‘Work in Progress’. Please update your current infor-mation, e.g., preferred mailing address, preferred tele-phone numbers (home, cell, work), and preferred e-mail address. Please contact S.G.I.G. Harry Jernigan, with your current information:
S.G.I.G. Harry Jernigan, 33°
SICKNESS AND DISTRESS
FROM THE DEPUTY, ORIENT OF THE FAR EAST
PLEASE REPORT ALL
SICKNESS & DISTRESS TO YOUR
LOCAL CONSISTORY.
Govern yourselves accordingly, keeping these Brethren
and family members in prayer,
and offer your assistance.
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M A Y 1 — A U G U S T 3 1 , 2 0 1 6 THE PEER GAZETTE PAGE 9
I believe in God, the Grand Architect of the Universe.
The Alpha of the un-reckoned yesterdays, the Omega of the impenetrable tomorrows.
The Beginning and the Ending.
I believe in man, potentially God’s other self. Often faltering on his way upward,
but irrepressible in the urge to scale the spiritual Annapurna’s.
I believe in Free Masonry;
that corporate adventure in universal brotherhood, despising kinship with no child of the All Father.
I believe in Prince Hall Masonry;
a door of benevolence, securely tiled against the unworthy,
but open wide to men of good rapport, whether Aryan or Hottentots.
I believe in Masonic Vows;
the troths of true men, plighted to their better selves.
Latin phrases familiar to Scottish Rite Masons:
"Deus Meumque Jus"--God and My Right
"Spes Mea in Deo Est"--My Hope is in God "Laborare Est Orare"--To Work is to Worship
"Ordo ab Chao"--Order out of Chaos "Fiat Lux et Lux Fit"--Let there be Light and there is Light
"Lux e Tenebris"--Light out of Darkness
"Virtus Junxit Mors Non Separabit" (Whom virtue unites, death will not separate).
http://aasrphasj.org/index
PRINCE HALL CREED
MOTTOS OF THE SCOTTISH RITE
ORIENT OF THE FAR EAST VALLEY OF OKINAWA JAPAN,
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES, GUAM, MAINLAND JAPAN,
REPUBLIC OF KOREA
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ORIENT OF THE FAR EAST
VALLEY OF OKINAWA JAPAN, REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES, GUAM,
MAINLAND JAPAN, REPUBLIC OF KOREA
MAY 1—AUGUST 31, 2016
COMMANDER-IN-CHIEF & KEEPER OF THE SEAL AND VALLEY OVERSEER
KEYSTONE NO. 85 JOSEPH I. STATON NO. 103 JEROME LIPSCOMB NO. 110 Valley of Okinawa Valley of Republic of Philippines Valley of Guam C.I.C. S.P. Wilbert L. Key, Jr., 32° C.I.C. S.P. Nelson Apaniada, 32° C.I.C. G.I.G. Robert Lee Patterson, 33°
[email protected] Mabalacat City, Philippines [email protected] or (MJ) [email protected] [email protected]
(HP) (HP) (HP) (CP) KOSA S.P. Emile P. Peterson, 32° KOSA S.P. Edward J. Craft, 32° KOSA G.I.G. Robert Lee Patterson, 33°
[email protected] [email protected] [email protected] (CP) (HP) [email protected]
(HP) (CP)
Make Payment to: Make Payment to: Make Payment to: Keystone Consistory No. 85 Joseph I. Staton Consistory No. 103 Jerome Lipscomb Consistory No. 110 Mailing Payment: Mailing Payment: Mailing Payment: Keystone Consistory No. 85 Joseph I. Staton Consistory No. 103 Jerome Lipscomb No. 110 C/O MCCS Executive Branch PSC 517 Box RC P.O. Box 4621 AAFBPB MCB Camp S.D. Butler Unit 35023 FPO AP 96517 Yigo, Guam 96929-4621 FPO AP 96373-5023
JOHN J. STORY NO. 111 J.C. LOGAN NO. 114 ORIENT OF THE FAR EAST Valley of Mainland Japan Valley of South Korea VALLEY OVERSEER C.I.C. S.P. Alan J. Domingo, 32° C.I.C. S.P. Marvin Scott, 32° OKINAWA, JAPAN
Keystone Consistory No. 85 G.I.G. Douglas J. Baker, 33°
[email protected] [email protected] [email protected] REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES
CP) Joseph I. Staton Consistory No. 103 (VP) G.I.G. Ronald U. Muse, 33° (WP)
GUAM KOSA S.P. Calvin Walker, 32° KOSA S.P. Kenneth R. Dix, 32° Jerome Lipscomb Consistory No. 110
G.I.G. Cliffton Claybrooks, Jr., 33
[email protected] MAINLAND JAPAN [email protected] [email protected] John J. Story Consistory No. 111
(CP) [email protected] G.I.G. Miles G. Hicks, 33° 0 (WP) [email protected] (DSN) REPUBLIC OF SOUTH KOREA (CP) J. C. Logan Consistory No. 114 (MJ) G.I.G. Lorenzo Johnson, 33° Make Payment to: Make Payment to: John J. Story Consistory No. 111 J.C. Logan Consistory No. 114 Mailing Payment: Mailing Payment: John J. Story Kenneth R. Dix Attn: Alan J. Domingo CIC
RECOMMEND ANY PERSONAL PAYMENT MADE OUT TO AND MAILED TO AN INDIVIDUAL BE SENT CRR OR REGISTERED MAIL.
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ORIENT OF THE FAR EAST
VALLEY OF OKINAWA JAPAN, REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES, GUAM,
MAINLAND JAPAN, REPUBLIC OF KOREA
SPOTLIGHT—33° PROFILE ORIENT OF THE FAR EAST
S.G.I.G. BILL LOWERY, 33° Keystone Consistory No. 85
Ancient Craft Offices:
Secretary – Ronald E McNair Lodge No. 146 (MWPHGLMD) 2000 - Present
Past Master – Ronald E McNair Lodge No. 146 (MWPHGLMD) – 2005
Secretary – Mandarin Lodge No. 57 (MWPHGLWA) 1978 - 1979
Raised – Mandarin Lodge No. 57 (MWPHGLWA) - 1978
Scottish Rite Offices:
Reclassified – Sovereign Grand Inspectors General (Emeritus) – 2014
President Far East Commanders of the Rite 2007 – Present
Secretary Far East Commanders of the Rite 2003 – 2007
Elevated – Grand Inspectors General – 1998
Sublime Prince – Keystone Consistory No. 85 - 1978
Shrine Offices:
Honorary Past Imperial Potentate – Imperial Council AEAONMS – 2012
Imperial Deputy At-Large – Imperial Council AEAONMS 2004 – Present
Imperial Deputy Military and Veteran Affairs – Imperial Council AEAONMS 2004 – Present
Legion of Honor – Obelisk Temple #187 AEAONMS - 1992
Honorary Past Potentate – Obelisk Temple #187 AEAONMS – 1987
Tribe Chief – Obelisk Temple #187 1983 - 1991 and Desert of the Far East 1995 - 2005
Noble – Obelisk Temple #187 AEAONMS - 1978
Career:
United States Air Force
Defense Information System Agency
Hobbies: Music, Pittsburgh Steelers
Community Organizations: Sixth Baptist Church (Richmond VA); Drew-Freeman Middle School (Suitland MD)
Birthday:
Anniversary:
MAY 1—AUGUST 31, 2016
ORIENT OF THE FAR EAST
VALLEY OF OKINAWA JAPAN, REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES, GUAM,
MAINLAND JAPAN, REPUBLIC OF KOREA
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HOUSES OF THE ANCIENT & ACCEPTED SCOTTISH RITE, PHA, NJ LODGE OF PERFECTION
4th degree Secret Master. The Fourth Degree emphasizes 5th degree Perfect Master. This degree teaches that trustworthiness is Duty, fidelity, integrity, and he necessity for secrecy in all more precious than life and is the foundation of Masonic honor. Also, confidential relationships. we must pay due respect to the memory of a deceased worthy Brother. 6th degree Intimate Secretary. This degree teaches that 7th degree Provost and Judge. This degree teaches us to judge devotion to one’s friends and zealousness in performing righteously, with respect to person, and that one law and one custom one’s duties are rewarding virtues. shall apply to all. Let justice be impartial, tempered with deserved mercy. 8th degree Intendant of the Building. This degree teaches 9th degree Elect of Nine. The lessons taught in this degree are that we that each new honor is meant to be a step toward perfection should be careful not to be too zealous in executing justice, even in a good in the moral code. cause, and that we should avoid injuring or harming any person by hasty or irresponsible action. 10th degree Elect of Fifteen. The teachings of this degree are 11th degree Sublime Elect of Twelve. This degree dwells on good that ambition and jealousy can tempt men to evil deeds, that citizenship. Evil doings should be punished. Honesty and respect for righteousness will eventually triumph over evil, and that evil others should be rewarded. Be earnest, honest, and sincere. doers will be punished. 12th degree Grand Master Architect. This degree teaches 13th degree Master of the Ninth Arch. This degree teaches that that the Mason, as he learns to use the tools and instruments difficulties and dangers, however great, should not deter the true and of his trade and skill, also learns to contemplate the many faithful brother from progressing onward to perfection. It teaches us to be aspects of life and deal with them as a Child of God, steadily upright, patient, and persevering. advancing to those heights of experience which we call perfection. 14th degree Grand Elect, Perfect and Sublime Mason In the Scottish Rite. Tis degree is the summit of Ancient Craft Masonry. As the crowning degree of the Lodge of Perfection, Its essence is the holiness of God and reverence for His Holy Name. God will not hold him guiltless that taketh His Name In vain. Council of Princes of Jerusalem. CHAPER OF ROSE CROIX 15th degree Knights of the East or Sword. This degree teaches 16th degree Prince of Jerusalem. This degree teaches loyalty to truth the important lessons of loyalty to conviction and devotion to right. and fidelity to duty. 17th degree Knight of the East and West. The lessons of this 18th degree Knights of the Rose Croix. The lessons taught in this degree degree are that loyalty to God is man’s primary allegiance, and are that man must have a new Temple in his heart where God is the temporal governments not founded upon God and His worshiped in spirit and in truth, and that he must have a new law of love righteousness will inevitably fall. which all men everywhere may understand and practice. This degree affirms the broad principles of universality and tolerance.
ORIENT OF THE FAR EAST
VALLEY OF OKINAWA JAPAN, REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES, GUAM,
MAINLAND JAPAN, REPUBLIC OF KOREA
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HOUSES OF THE ANCIENT & ACCEPTED SCOTTISH RITE, PHA, NJ — CONTINUED CONSISTORY
19th degree Grand Pontiff This degree proclaims the spiritual unity of all who believe in God and cherish the hope of immortality, no matter what religious leader they follow or what creed they profess. It is concerned primarily with the perennial conflict between light and darkness, good and evil, God and Satan. 20th degree Grand Master of All Symbolic Lodges; or, Master ad Vitam. This degree is a drama of the American spirit confronting the challenge of disloyalty and treason. Masonic principles and leadership are subjected to a crucial test. The degree demonstrates the Masonic condemnation of all who conspire against the security of the nation and the happiness of our people. 21st degree Noachite or Prussian Knight This degree teaches that Freemasonry is not a shield for evil doing and that justice is one of the chief supports of our fraternity. 22nd degree Knights of the Royal Axe; or Prince of Libanus. In this degree, the dignity of labor is demonstrated. It is no curse, but a privi-lege, for man to be allowed to earn his sustenance by work. Idleness, not labor, is disgraceful. 23rd degree Chief of the Tabernacle. This degree teaches that impure thought and selfish, unworthy ambitions are corrupting and destructive, and that a man who forgets his duty to family, country, and God will be morally and spiritually destroyed. 24th degree Prince of the Tabernacle.. This degree teaches that a mutual belief in one true, living God should bind men together in the ser-vice of humanity and in a worldwide brotherhood. 25th degree Knight of the Brazen Serpent. This degree teaches that there are desert stretches in every individual life in the history of every nation, with a resultant breakdown of discipline and loss of faith. This degree is a clarion call to faith-in ourselves, in each other, and in God. 26th degree Prince of Mercy. This degree teaches the quality of mercy; that it is a spirit of compassion and a tenderness of heart which dis-pose us to overlook injuries and to treat an offender better than he deserves. 27th degree Knight Commander of the Temple. This degree teaches that Scottish Rite Freemasonry believes in the concept of a free church in a free state, each supreme in its own sphere, neither seeking to dominate the other, but cooperating for the common good. 28th degree Knight of the Sun. This degree using the symbolism of the tools and implements of architecture teaches that by building high moral character among its adherents, Freemasonry may advance man’s determined quest for the achievement of unity and good will throughout the world. 29th degree Knights of St. Andrew. This degree emphasizes the Masonic teachings of equality and toleration. We are reminded that no one man, no one Church, no one religion, has a monopoly of Truth; that while we must be true and faithful to our own convictions, we must respect the opinions of others. 30th degree Knights Kadosh This degree portrays the tests and ceremonies that symbolize the experiences we must undergo in the building of character and the sacredness of duty. 31st degree Grand Inspector Inquisitor Commander This degree reminds us to remember the frailty and imperfection of human nature and that the purpose of punishment is repentance and reformation and not for an eye for eye. 32nd degree Sublime Prince of the Royal Secret This degree reminds us of the words of the Master: “Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends.”
S.G.I.G. DANIEL R. POOLE, 33°, DEPUTY, ORIENT OF THE FAR EAST (KEYSTONE CONSISTORY NO. 85)
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ORIENT OF THE FAR EAST VALLEY OF OKINAWA JAPAN,
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES, GUAM, MAINLAND JAPAN,
REPUBLIC OF KOREA
ORIENT OF THE FAR EAST HISTORY
J.C Logan N0.114 Valley of South Korea, Far East Date Chartered: 31 May 1993
Charter of the Consistory of the Ancient and Accepted Rite
Charter Officers Illustrious Commander in Chief: Sidney R. Thomas, Jr., 32°
Illustrious First Lieutenant Commander: Richard W. Williams, 32°
Illustrious Second Lieutenant Commander: Allen D. Tilden, 32°
Charter Issued by Sovereign Grand Commander Samuel Brogden, Jr., 33°
Charter Signed by
Sovereign Grand Commander Samuel Brogden, Jr., 33°
Secretary General HE: Robert N. Davis, 33°
PCIC and Year(s)
Sidney Thomas – 1993 – 1994
James Shepard – 1995 - 1998
Earl Gittens – 1998 – 2001
Ronald Moffett – 2001 - 2002
A.J. Spruell – 2002 - 2003
James Jackson – 2003 - 2004
Derek Stalling – 2004 - 2005
Keivin Clayton – 2005 - 2006
Chancey Watson – 2007 – 2008
Antonio Buckley – 2009 – 2010
Lorenzo Johnson – 2010 - 2011
Glenn D. Rivers – 2011 - 2013
Timothy O. Lester – 2013 - 2014
Kenneth R. Dix – 2014 - 2015
Riviere Cools – 2015 - 2016
Marvin Scott – 2016-
ORIENT OF THE FAR EAST VALLEY OF OKINAWA JAPAN,
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES, GUAM, MAINLAND JAPAN,
REPUBLIC OF KOREA
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ORIENT OF THE FAR EAST HISTORY—CONTINUED
Joshua Rose Croix History
Joshua Chapter, No. 114, Rose Croix, A. & A. S. R. of Free Masonry
Date Chartered: 31 May 1993
Chapter of Rose Croix of the Ancient and Accepted Rite of Free Masonry
Charter Officers
Most Wise and Perfect Master: Vincent L. Jefferson, 32°
Most Excellent and Perfect Knight Senior Warden: Paul Vernce, 32°
Most Excellent and Perfect Knight Junior Warden: Melvin Malhews, 32°
Job Lodge of Perfection History
Job Lodge of Perfection, No. 114, A. & A. S. R. of Free Masonry Date Chartered: 31 May 1993
Charter of the Lodge of Perfection of the Ancient and Accepted Rite of Free Masonry
Charter Officers
Thrice Potent Master: Keith Smith, 32°
Hiram of Tyre, Deputy Master: Norris Gullick, 32°
Venerable Senior Warden: Wesley Borton, 32°
Venerable Junior Warden: Michael L. Council, 32°
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ORIENT OF THE FAR EAST VALLEY OF OKINAWA JAPAN,
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES, GUAM, MAINLAND JAPAN,
REPUBLIC OF KOREA
SPOTLIGHT—33° PROFILE ORIENT OF THE FAR EAST
G.I.G.RONALD U. MUSE, 33° Joseph I. Staton Consistory No. 103
Ancient Craft Offices:
Assistant District Deputy Grand Master, District No. 12, MWPHGLW - 2013
Worshipful Master - Mabuhay Lodge No. 59 - 2012
Senior Warden - Mabuhay Lodge No. 59 - 2011
Treasurer / Assistant Secretary - Mabuhay Lodge No. 59 - 2010
Raised - Mabuhay Lodge No. 59 - 2009
Scottish Rite Offices:
Illustrious Mininster of State and Grand Orator - Orient of the Far East, 2014 - present
Illustrious 1st Vice President - Far East Orient Commanders of the Rite 2012 - present
Joseph I. Staton Consistory No. 103 Republic of the Philippines 33°Advisor 2012 - present
Elevated to 33° - Class of Robert Newman Davis - 2012
Illustrious Commander and Chief - Joseph I. Staton Consistory No.103 - 2013
Illustrious 1st Lt Commander - Joseph I. Staton Consistory No.103 - 2011-2012
Illustrious Keeper of Seals/Archives - Joseph I. Staton Consistory No.103 - 2010
York Rite Offices:
Excellent Scribe - Zerubbable Chapter No. 2 MEGCHRAM of WA - 2011
Captain of the Host - Zerubbable Chapter No. 2 MEGCHRAM of WA - 2010
Shrine Offices:
Legion of Honor Recipient - 2011
Assistant Rabban - Amenophis Temple No. 217 - 2012
Treasurer - Amenophis Temple No. 217 - 2011
Assistant Treasurer - Amenophis Temple No. 217 - 2010
Career:
United States Air Force,
United States Army,
United States Government Federal Aviation Administration,
Hobbies: Jogging, Jazz, Golf
Community Organizations: Life Member VFW, Member DAV, Member American Legion
Birthday:
ORIENT OF THE FAR EAST VALLEY OF OKINAWA JAPAN,
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES, GUAM, MAINLAND JAPAN,
REPUBLIC OF KOREA
M A Y 1 — A U G U S T 3 1 , 2 0 1 6 T H E P E E R G A Z E T T E P A G E 1 7
SPOTLIGHT—33° PROFILE ORIENT OF THE FAR EAST
G.I.G. ROBERT LEE PATTERSON, JR., 33°
Jerome Lipscomb Consistory No. 110
Ancient Craft Offices:
Worshipful Master of the Year, Marianas Travel Lodge No. 49, Orient of The Far East -1997-1998
Worshipful Master, Marianas Travel Lodge No. 49, Orient of The Far East - 1997 - 1998
Raised/Healed – Marianas Lodge No. 365, MWPHGL of Washington - 1965
Scottish Rite Offices:
Coronated - 33rd Degree Grand Inspector General, A.A.S.R., PHA, N.J. - 1998
Commander-In-Chief of the Year, Orient of The Far East – 1995-1996
Commander-In-Chief, Jerome Lipscomb Consistory No. 110 - 1995- Present
Elevated to 32nd Degree, Sublime Prince, Jerome Lipscomb Consistory No. 110 – 1994
Shrine Offices:
Created, Noble – Amenophis Temple No. 217, A.E.A.O.N.M.S. – 2012
Career:
United States Air Force,
Vice President, Automobile Dealership, Guam,
Manager, Department of Defense,
Hobbies: Farming
Community Organizations:
Myriad Masonic Community-Related Services & Functions
Life Member - Air Force Association (AFA)
American Legion
Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW)
American Association of Retired Persons (AARP)
Co-Chairperson Guam Big Brothers, Martin Luther King Jr. Human Rights Commission—Guam Governor Appointment January 6, 2000
Vice-President, Guam Martin Luther King Jr. State Commission
Guam Martin Luther King Jr. Human Rights Commission, Commission Member
Guam AMERICORPS Member (Tutoring, Mentoring, and Counseling)
Founder, Guam Friendship House for Teens
Project Officer for Youth Workshops
Coordinator Island-Wide Village Motorcade Banner Parade
Coordinator of Food Drives, Assisting Homeless & Elderly
Volunteer—American Red Cross; Salvation Army; American Cancer Society; Public & Private Schools; & D.O.C.
Coordinator—Fund Raiser Drives for South Pacific Olympic Games; Youth Literacy Programs, Projects, & Displays
Birthday: Anniversary:
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REPUBLIC OF KOREA
SPOTLIGHT—33° PROFILE ORIENT OF THE FAR EAST
G.I.G. Christopher C. Black, 33° John J. Story Consistory No. 111
Ancient Craft Offices: Worshipful Master - Revelations Lodge No. 97 - 2013 Senior Warden - Revelations Lodge No. 97 - 2012 Raised – United Lodge No. 8, A.F. & A.M. Grand Lodge of ME - 2004 Scottish Rite Offices: Commander and Chief – John J. Story No. 111 – 2012 - 2013 Illustrious 2nd Lt Commander - John J. Story No. 111 – 2010 - 2013 York Rite Offices: Most Excellent High Priest – St Luke Chapter No. 5 MWPHGC of WA – 2014 Excellent King – St Luke Chapter No. 5 MWPHGC of WA – 2013 Shrine Offices: Deputy of the Oasis - As-Sami Temple No. 225 AEAONMS – 2013 - 2014 Potentate – As-Sami Temple No. 225 AEAONMS – 2011 - 2012 Assistant Chief Rabban – As-Sami Temple No. 225 AEAONMS – 2010 Career: United States Navy, US Civil Service at NAVSHIPREPFAC-JRMC Yokosuka Japan, Hobbies: Golfing, Working-out, Charity Community Organizations: VFW Post 1054 (Life Member), Cub Scouts, Restoration Tabernacle (Elder) Birthday: Anniversary:
MAY 1—AUGUST 31, 2016 PAGE 19
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REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES, GUAM, MAINLAND JAPAN,
REPUBLIC OF KOREA
Some Notable Prince Hall Masons
Continued
Bro. Maynard Jackson - First black Mayor of Atlanta Bro. John H. Johnson - Publisher of Ebony and Jet magazines Bro. Jack Johnson - First Black heavyweight boxing champion in U.S. Bro. Absalom Jones - First Black Priest in the Episcopal Church in U.S. Bro. Dr. Ernest Everett Just - One of the founders of Omega Psi Phi and renowned zoologist Bro. Don King - Boxing promoter Bro. Lewis Howard Latimer - Inventor of the carbon filament for light Bro. Thurgood Marshall - Former Associate Justice, U.S. Supreme Court Bro. Amos T. Hall Former Judge and Lawyer for the NACCP Bro. Benjamin E. Mays - Former President of Morehouse College Bro. Leon M'Ba - First President of the Republic of Gabon Bro. Kweisi Mfume – Former Executive Director of the N.A.A.C.P. Bro. Richard Pryor - Comedian/Actor Bro. Alexander Pushkin - Poet/Novelist/Play write Bro. A. Philip Randolph - Founder and First President of the International Brotherhood of Sleeping Car Porters Bro. Charles Rangel - U.S. Congressman Bro. Joseph Jenkins Robert s -First President of the Republic of Liberia Bro. "Sugar” Ray Robinson - Former mid/light heavyweight boxing champion Bro. Arthur A. Schomburg - Historian/Author Rev. Bro. Al Sharpton - Civil Rights Advocate Bro. Carl B. Stokes - First Black Mayor of Cleveland, OH Bro. Louis Stokes - Former U.S. Congressman Bro. David Walker - Author of "David Walker's Appeal Bro. Booker T. Washington - Educator and Fonder of the Tuskegee University/Institute Bro. Daniel Hale Williams - First surgeon to perform open heart surgery Bro. Bert Williams - Actor/Comedian Bro. Granville T. Woods - Inventor Bro. Andrew Young - Former Mayor of Atlanta and U.N. Ambassador Bro. Lawrence Douglass Wilder - The First Black elected Governor in this country from Virginia. Bro. Dr. Charles H. Wesley - Prince Hall Historian/Author /Ordained A.M.E Minister/ Educator Bro. Joseph A. Walkes, Jr - Historian/Author of Black Square & Compass / Prince Hall Masonic Quiz Book/ History Of The Shrine/History Of The United Supreme Council A.A.S.R.
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REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES, GUAM, MAINLAND JAPAN,
REPUBLIC OF KOREA
SPOTLIGHT—33° PROFILE ORIENT OF THE FAR EAST
G.I.G. JAMES B. GILBERT, III, 33°
J.C. Logan Consistory No. 114
Ancient Craft Offices:
SDDGM, MWPHGLW 2012-2013
ADDGM, District No. Ten, MWPHGLW 2013 – 2014
ADDGM, District No. Nine, MWPHGLW 2008 –2009
Worshipful Master – Joseph I. Staton No. 71 – 2007
Raised – Pride of Giessen No.63, MWPHGLW- 1999
Scottish Rite Offices:
Illustrious 1st Lt Commander/Vice President – Udari Consistory Study Club 2007–2008
Illustrious Keep of the Seal – J.C Logan Consistory No. 114 – 2012-2014
York Rite Offices:
Most Excellent High Priest – Warfield V. Clay Chapter #3 MWPHGC of WA – 2014
Excellent King – Warfield V. Clay Chapter #3 MWPHGC of WA– 2013
Thrice Illustrious Master – Maynard Wayman Council # 1 MWPHGC of WA– 2013–2014 (Re-established Council)
Eminent Commander – Russell L. Smith Commandery #4 MWPHGC of WA– 2013–2014 (Re-established Commandery)
Order of Eastern Stars:
DDGWP, District 10 MWPHGC-OES of WA 2012-2014
Worthy Patron -- Ray of Hope Chapter #44 – MWPHGCOES of WA—2007-2009
Heroines of Jericho:
ADDGWJ, District 10 MWPHGC-HOJ of WA 2013-2014
Worthy Joshua— Sojourner Truth Court No. 13 2012
Career:
United States Army Enlisted Infantryman (11B),
United States Army Signal Officer (
Hobbies: Hunting, Fishing, Traveling with Family and restoring classic muscle cars
Community Organizations: Life Member VFW, Life Member American Legion, NCOA, Psi Chi Honor Society,
Past President, Jockey Association (Equestrian)
Birthday: Anniversary:
MAY 1—AUGUST 31, 2016 PAGE 21
ORIENT OF THE FAR EAST VALLEY OF OKINAWA JAPAN,
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES, GUAM, MAINLAND JAPAN,
REPUBLIC OF KOREA
113TH ANNUAL SESSION
MOST WORSHIPFUL PRINCE HALL GRAND LODGE OF WASHINGTON STATE AND JURISDICTION
JULY 11-13, 2016
SEATTLE, WASHINGTON
ORIENT OF THE FAR EAST BREAKFAST
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REPUBLIC OF KOREA
FROM THE DESK OF THE SOVEREIGN GRAND COMMANDER
BASIL L. SANDS, 33°
NOTES
MAY 1—AUGUST 31, 2016 PAGE 23
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REPUBLIC OF KOREA
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