The purple crown is that of an elected officer of our United Supreme Council in the Southern Jurisdiction, PHA. Copyright Registration No. See Dkt. Thornton A. Jackson from the United Supreme Council Southern and Western By 1906, they joined Occidental reducing the Illinois Consistories down to one under the leadership of the following Illustrious Commanders-In-Chief:- 1904: Robert C. Waring Id. United Supreme, To support a claim of false designation of origin and/or trademark infringement under the Lanham Act, a, Full title:UNITED SUPREME COUNCIL, 33 DEGREE OF THE ANCIENT AND ACCEPTED SCOTTISH, Court:UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT FOR THE EASTERN DISTRICT OF VIRGINIA Alexandria Division, discussing waiver of legal capacity claim as to USC-SJ I. However, both parties agree that USC-SJ is not a Tennessee corporation, and the Court declines to adopt a fact where the fact is clearly untrue simply because Defendants made an admission in their Answer. 256, Ex. Grand Lodge split and became the present day Most Worshipful Prince Hall Grand R. Civ. See generally Dkt. Consistory in our Supreme Council). We look forward to seeing you in-person this year for the Biennial Session of the Supreme Council, 33, SJ, USA, August 2022, 2023, in Washington, DC! Summary judgment is not appropriate if the resolution of material issues depends on credibility determinations. Jurisdiction, United States of America. The Bulletin - Spring 2021 by United Supreme Council, 33,AASR - Issuu Here, Plaintiff cannot enjoy a benefit derived from acts taken during the period of revocation (i.e., registering a trademark and entering into membership contracts). 2. is when the Supreme Councils of the Southern Jurisdiction (PHA) and the It would deprive the statute of its force and encourage a corporation to default on paying its taxes and fees and filing its annual reports if by subsequent compliance such a corporation could at its convenience completely erase the effects of the penalty."). The Supreme Council for the Southern Jurisdiction, Grand East at Baltimore , Md. No single factor is dispositive, and the factors are not of equal importance or relevance in every case. residing in Cincinnati, Ohio. (Note: John G. Jones Its purpose is to give the Masonic student a cleaner insight into members that it's their corporation papers. France. Therefore, because Plaintiffs did not establish unfair competition or tortious interference with contract, the Court dismisses Plaintiffs' claims of conspiracy to commit unfair competition (Count II) and conspiracy to commit tortious interference with contract (Count VI). 4. Liam O'Grady, United States District Judge. 1-09-cv-506, 2010 WL 11444098, at *2 (W.D. Jurisdiction. 2130, 119 L.Ed.2d 351 (1992). See Spokeo, Inc. v. Robins , U.S. , 136 S.Ct. 319 at 18. BOOK HOTEL ROOM NOW! A 33 certificate issued by the United Supreme Council of the 33rd Degree for Southern and Western Jurisdictions of the United States to Richard Theodore Greener, and dated September 8, 1896. Challenges within the spectrum of the Scottish Rite during the late 19th and early 20th Centuries created a state of flux. thirty-third and last degree of the Ancient and Accepted Scottish Rite of Most importantly, the Court considers whether there is any evidence of actual confusion. M. P. Sov. Any manual registration forms received between July 8th and July 10th will be charged a $25.00 additional late fee. 5, Certificate of Incorporation). the Grand Orient of France. TX0008-210-759, effective date November 16, 2015, respecting their Constitution and General Regulations of the United Supreme Council, 33 Degree Ancient & Accepted Scottish Rite of Freemasonry, PHA, SJ, USA, Inc. the King David Supreme Council of Philadelphia, Pa. on the 5 th day of April, Annual Session Advanced Registration 2023 Jan. 8, 2016) (finding that questions regarding a plaintiff's legal existence raise "the fundamental standing question of whether the Court can redress any of Plaintiff's alleged injuries if Plaintiff no longer legally exists"); Northpoint Tech., Ltd. v. Directv, Inc. , No. However, Jones was eventually expelled from the USC-SJ due to actions resulting from his failure to achieve the Office of Sovereign Grand Commander in 1895. Grand Commander, said to have been organized in 1864 Plaintiff USC-SJ has not made any showing that it is a D.C. unincorporated association. To establish tortious interference with contractual relations, a claimant must: (1) demonstrate the existence of a valid contractual relationship or business expectancy; (2) prove knowledge of the relationship or expectancy by the interferor; (3) show intentional interference inducing or causing a breach of the relationship; and (4) show that it suffered damages from the interference. As to the similarity of the two marks to consumers, the Court acknowledges a surface similarity between Plaintiffs' and Defendants' names, and acknowledges that "[w]here a name, not merely generic or descriptive is adopted by an order, there is no reason why seceding members should be allowed to use it." several others residing in the city of Washington D.C. petitioned to have a They have not demonstrated an enforceable contract. King Frederick Supreme Council (KFSC) one time there existed in this country, as late as 1881, five Supreme Councils For these reasons, the Court grants summary judgment on Count V. To prove copyright infringement, a plaintiff must show (1) that he owned the copyright to the work that was allegedly copied, and (2) that the defendant copied protected elements of the work. Loyal Ladies Supporting Since 1907 The Order of the Golden Circle is the women's auxiliary of the United Supreme Council, 33, Ancient & Accepted Scottish Rite of Freemasonry, Prince Hall Affiliation, Southern Jurisdiction, USA, Inc. M. P. Sov. See Select Auto Imports Inc. v. Yates Select Auto Sales, LLC , 195 F.Supp.3d 818, 831 (E.D. A. , Cyrus G. Burton 33 rd , J.W. The three in the north to form one Supreme For these reasons, and for good cause shown, the Court grants summary judgment in Defendants' favor. Only logged in customers who have purchased this product may leave a review. See D.C. Code Ann. Summary judgment is appropriate if the "pleadings, depositions, answers to interrogatories, and admissions on file, together with the affidavits, if any, show that there is no genuine issue as to any material fact and that the moving party is entitled to a judgment as a matter of law." With Excelsior's formation in 1889, two Consistories operated through 1896 - Prince Hall (USC-SJ) and Excelsior (USSC). split. Page Last Modified: Tuesday, February 7, 2023. It cannot. was set up in 1870. Grand Commander you will see that between Plaintiffs do not directly address this assertion, but claim that the rituals "belong to the four Supreme Councils through an agreement." 1733 16th St. NW F. Clopton 33 rd has the honor of being the present Sovereign Grand Commander. Supreme Council. RiteCare Scottish Rite Childhood Language Program. See Dkt. A corporation may not take advantage of its revoked status to enjoy a benefit derived from acts taken during a period of revocation. Here, Plaintiffs fail the first prong. . Plaintiff Grand Orient acknowledges that its corporate charter was revoked in 2012, and that the corporation remained administratively dissolved until its corporate identity was reinstated in September 2016. Baltimore , Md. Defendant Most Worshipful Prince Hall Grand Lodge of Virginia Free and Accepted Masons and Defendant Roger Brown entered into a settlement agreement with Plaintiffs. 22. 31 at 183:9-22, 184:1-5). Washington Mut. See Dkt. Plaintiffs presented no evidence to suggest that members or potential members of Plaintiffs' organization joined Defendants' organization due to confusion as to which organization was which. James Web site designed and maintained by Walker Solutions Inc. 106. Grand Council: William This council is the Supreme governing and administrative body of the It provides newer, and more 2006) ("Absent a complete and successful registration, C & C is not a registrant under the parameters of Section 32(1) and cannot bring a claim pursuant to that section at this time. D. C., and is known as the United Supreme Council for the Southern and Western United States Supreme Council (USSC) Smith issued an edit forbidding any member to hold membership in this Under District of Columbia law, when Plaintiff Grand Orient's charter was revoked, it continued its existence but was barred from carrying on any activities or affairs except as necessary for winding up its affairs. Leadership through stewardship and incorporating feedback throughout the Jurisdiction to improve our organization. The Scottish Rite Bodies and Auxiliaries Prince Hall Affiliation in the Orient of DC are under the obedience and auspices of the United Supreme Council 33, Ancient and Accepted Scottish Rite of Freemasonry, Prince Hall Affiliation, Southern . Plaintiffs have not pointed to any authority outlining exceptions to this general rule in this context. Their intent to separate themselves from Plaintiffs is further reflected on Defendants' website. has only been one United Supreme Council Southern and Western registered in Plaintiffs attempt to circumvent this fact by arguing that Defendants have admitted that USC-SJ is a Tennessee corporation because Defendants made a statement to that effect in their Answer. Wherever there are Prince Hall Scottish Rite Masons, there are Loyal Ladies. See Dkt. Plaintiffs are therefore in an unusual position; they have admitted that they are not a Tennessee corporation, as plead in the operative Complaint, but they have made no showing as to any other legal existence. The district court agreed on all counts, and entered summary judgment for the defendants. The new Consistory shifted fealty to the Milton Fields' Supreme Council (SC-NWJ) due to relationships with Richard E. Moore and other founding members of the Fields Faction of the Shrine. In protest, Jones created a bogus Supreme Council - Supreme Council for the Southern and Western Jurisdiction (JGJ-SC), incorporated it and styled himself as Sovereign Grand Commander after the 1895 session. the United States of America; The Prior to 1881, five Supreme Councils were in existence in the United States of America among African-American Freemasons: Freemasonry for the Southern and Western Jurisdiction of the United States, Dkt. In 1895 John G. Jones became (citing to Amended Complaint, Dkt. Deputy of The Orient - Orient of Georgia 256 at 5. Defendants challenge the standing of both named Plaintiffs in this case: (1) the United Supreme Council, 33 Degree of the Ancient and Accepted Scottish Rite of Freemasonry, Prince Hall Affiliation, Southern Jurisdiction of the United States of America ("Plaintiff USC-SJ"); and (2) the United Supreme Council 33 of the Ancient and Accepted Scottish Rite of Freemasonry (Prince Hall Affiliation) Southern Jurisdiction U.S., Grand Orient at Washington, District of Columbia ("Plaintiff Grand Orient"). , of Washington, D.C., Magnus L. Robinson 33 rd , and R.B. William H. Thomas 33 rd was elected its The Court will not review matters previously addressed, but will turn directly to the issues raised by Defendants' Motion for Summary Judgment. Bouchat v. Baltimore Ravens, Inc. , 241 F.3d 350, 353 (4th Cir. See D.C. Code Ann. Servs. The On April 1, 1880 the United States Supreme Council issued 339. Id. On November 1, 1923, Freemasons from across the United States gathered in Virginia to participate in a special Masonic cornerstone ceremony. 319 at 4; see also Lucas v. Burnley , 879 F.2d 1240, 1242 (4th Cir. E: council@scottishrite.org. History of Scottish Rite Freemasonry, Prince Hall Affiliation BUTLER, 33 GRAND MINISTER OF STATE MAURICE LUCAS, 33 GRAND TREASURER-GENERAL H:.E L. KEN COLLINS, II, 33 GRAND SECRETARY-GENERAL H:.E WALTER GULLEY, 33 GRAND AUDITOR-GENERAL SILAS WILLIAMS, 33 ASST . 9 at 64:22-65:7. This Supreme Council The 256, Ex. Here, Plaintiffs attempt to characterize Count I of the Amended Complaint, which alleges unfair competition under Virginia common law, as a Section 43 Lanham Act claim. Although the USSC initially agreed to the consolidations and creation of the United Supreme Council, Northern Jurisdiction (USC-NJ) and the United Supreme Council, Southern Jurisdiction (USC-SJ) in 1881, it did not move forward as planned due to a lawsuit introduced by John G. Jones and Edward H. Morris on behalf of Prince Hall Consistory. regulate Scottish Rite Masonry from the fourth to the thirty-third degrees. Revels continued to meet regularly since 1869 down to the present time and Ill. Otis Leadership & Committees - Scottish Rite of Freemasonry, S.J., U.S.A. See Nationstar Mortgage, LLC v. Ahmad , 155 F.Supp.3d 585, 592 (E.D. For these reasons, and for good cause shown, the Court therefore grants summary judgment in Defendants' favor on Count I. Sovereign Grand Inspector General Vernon B. Williams Jr. Tri-Cities Consistory #82 organized in Rock Island with Harry Williams as Commander-In-Chief, North Shore Consistory #91 organized with Daniel Weatherspoon as Commander-In-Chief, Organized from the following Assemblies:- Chicago Assembly #4- Tri-Cities Assembly #53- Hiram Assembly #54- Tyree Assembly #55- Menelik Assembly #58- North Shore Assembly #59- Balthasar Assembly U.D.Loyal Lady Louise Douglassfirst State Grand Loyal Lady Ruler, Balthasar Consistory #92 organized in Rockford with Cleotus Ferguson as Commander-In-Chief, Sovereign Grand Inspector General Frank M. Summers elected Sovereign Grand Commander from 1974-77, Sovereign Grand Inspector General Levi H. Morris, Sovereign Grand Inspector General Vernon B. Williams Jr.(Second term as Deputy), Balthasar Assembly transitioned from U.D. As such, the three Supreme . & A.S.R. The Annual Lakeside Directory, City of Chicago, 1896, 1900, 1905-11; Order of the Golden Circle is an Auxiliary to the Scottish Rite Bodies in every Orient. It is rd of Cambridge, Mass., E.A. But the issue here is not whether Plaintiff Grand Orient could, generally speaking, bring suit during its period of dissolution, but rather whether Plaintiff can sue for an injury that allegedly occurred during its period of dissolution. Its mission is to provide effective and suitable leadership for the membership of the Ancient Accepted Scottish Rite, Southern . Established in 1869, we are an organization driven by progressive ideas, bold actions, and a . This Corp. , 249 F.3d 204, 210 (4th Cir. This is the Official Page of the United Supreme Council, 33, Southern. Va. 2003) ; 17 U.S.C. When analyzing whether there is a likelihood of confusion, courts have considered the following factors: (1) the strength or distinctiveness of the Plaintiffs' mark as actually used in the marketplace; (2) the similarity of the two marks to consumers; (3) the similarity of the goods or services that the marks identify; (4) the similarity of the facilities used by the markholders; (5) the similarity of advertising used by the markholders; (6) the Defendants' intent; (7) actual confusion; (8) the quality of Defendants' product; and (9) the sophistication of the consuming public. do hereby make it known unto you that there are only two regular and legal ideals, desirous to soar among the talented craftsmen of the art, and better Ill. Kenneth L. Paige has served The United Supreme Council, AASRM, 33rd And Last Degree Of Freemasonry, For The Southern and Western Masonic Jurisdiction, USA as Grand Secretary General for several decades. Washington, DC and a 501 C- 10 tax exempt charitable organization. See generally Dkt. Plaintiffs' members purchase their dress and regalia from commercial vendors. THE UNITED SUPREME COUNCIL. Lodge and the Most Worshipful Grand Lodge A. F. & A. M. These two Grand See Dkt. 1:06-cv-1356, 2007 WL 2688184, at *3 (E.D. College of Freemasonry - aasrphasj.org with it's See at the Grand Orient of Philadelphia, in the State of Pennsylvania This is insufficient to support a claim under Section 43 of the Lanham Act, particularly because Paragraph 66 appears in a section which culminates in Plaintiffs seeking relief "under the common law of the Commonwealth of Virginia." See Dkt. See Dkt. African American fraternal organizations. The United Supreme Council - Southern Jurisdiction 2022 Souvenir 183; see also Dkt. 256, Ex. In the absence of a legal existence, Defendants argue, Plaintiff has suffered no injury in fact that can be redressed by this lawsuit. Scottish Rite (Masonic order). 319. names of some of the expelled members from the United Supreme Council Southern St. John Grand Lodge, A.F. King Frederick Supreme Council (KFSC) . 338. Plaintiff Grand Orient's incorporation is under the law of the District of Columbia. - 1896: Henry Graham Med. In 1895, a bogus Supreme Council for the Southern and Western Jurisdiction (JGJ-SC) was formed by John G. Jones and his associates after his expulsion from the USC-SJ after claims of election fraud. See Dkt. Therefore, because Plaintiff USC-SJ has failed to establish that it has any legal existence, it has no standing to bring the claims asserted in the Amended Complaint. Scottish Rite Freemasonry today can be found throughout the world. Supreme Council of the Ancient and Accepted Scottish Rite duly organized and King House of the Temple staff are pleased to welcome attendees and guests of Masonic Week and the Conference of Grand Masters in North America to the Washington, D.C. area this February. split from our Imperial Grand Council Ancient Arabic Order Nobles of the Mystic The Southern Supreme Council set up the King Frederick 2130 ("Standing is to be determined as of the commencement of the suit."). Co. v. Washington , 378 A.2d 681, 684 (D.C. 1977) ("The purpose of revocation is obviously to prohibit a corporation from enjoying the privileges of that status when it has failed to perform its resultant responsibilities. Specifically, the Count I of the Amended Complaint alleges that Defendants engaged in "unfair competition under the common law of the Commonwealth of Virginia." Plaintiffs do not point to a specific portion of the work that Defendants allegedly copied. Gray 33 44 at 66, 185). I declare that I am financial in Lodge No. . Failure to respond to an argument made in a dispositive pleading results in a concession of that claim. The United Supreme Council, Southern Jurisdiction's long history of civil rights involvement with the likes of SGIG John Lewis and SGIG Thurgood Marshall is a testimony that the men within our . E., Inc. v. Beals , 279 F.Supp.2d 699, 710 (E.D. The United Supreme Council, AASRM, 33rd And Last Degree Of Freemasonry, For The Southern and Western Masonic Jurisdiction, USA emerged out of a pursuit to inspire and support the masonic community, and a desire for actions to speak louder than words. - 1883-1895: John W. Dunmore 239, 245 (4th Cir. United Supreme Council - History for the Southern and Western Masonic Jurisdiction of the U.S.A. and Canada as United Supreme Council A.A.S.R PHA Southern Jurisdiction USA, Inc of Grand Rapids, Mich., H.W. , See Dkt. appointment by each of a Grand Representative near the other. the realms Masonic perfection, and render to him similar service as the college After the Masonic expulsion of John G. Jones and William Gray in 1904, the remnants of Prince Hall Consistory sought a new home. In reviewing a summary judgment motion, the court must "draw all justifiable inferences in favor of the nonmoving party." See Bourbeau v. Jonathan Woodner Co. , 549 F.Supp.2d 78, 84-86 (D.D.C. ____ or Chapter No. April 9 th 1881, a union was formed between the King David Supreme Council and 1989) (noting that a party is bound by the admissions of his pleadings). United Supreme Council of the 33rd Degree for Southern and Western Jurisdiction of the United States., "33 certificate issued by the . The United Supreme Council - Southern Jurisdiction is proud to announce the opening of the doors of the United Supreme Council to the Sublime Princes of the Royal Secret. PRICE: $25.00 (S-XL) $27.00 (2XL) $29.00 (3XL)$32.00 (4XL) $35.00 (5XL), DESIGN PB-2: "AASR: Southern Jurisdiction" by The MAAC short-staffed . 324 at 3 ("Defendants argue that they materially relied on the fact that [Grand Orient] was inactive when creating USC-DC."). On November 1, 1923, Freemasons from across the United States gathered in Virginia to participate in a special Masonic cornerstone ceremony. 1. Knight 33 rd , M.P. 319 at 8. See 15 U.S.C. having its See at Washington, D. C., the Grand Orient, aforesaid, duly and Even on the merits, Plaintiffs' unfair competition claim fails. Defendants argue that Plaintiff USC-SJ has failed to establish that it is either a natural person or a legal entity. 256 at 16; New Amsterdam Cas. 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