| The
Pennsylvania Council of Deliberation is the authority for Scottish Rite Freemasonry in the
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and works under the Jurisdiction of the Supreme Council,
33º, Northern Masonic Jurisdiction of the United States of America. The Pennsylvania Council of
Deliberation possesses the legislative and judicial powers not reserved to the Supreme
Council and not inconsistent with the Constitution and Regulations. It is composed of the
active and honorary members of the Supreme Council resident in the Commonwealth, the Past
Commanders-in-Chief of the Consistories, the Past Presiding Officers of each Coordinate
Body, the first three Officers of the Consistories and Chapters of Rose Croix, the first
four Officers of the Councils of Princes of Jerusalem, and the Lodges of Perfection.
The Deputy is
ex-officio Commander-in-Chief. The Commander-in-Chief of the Pennsylvania Council of
Deliberation is Ill. Russell W. Baker, 33º, Deputy for Pennsylvania and Active Member of
the Supreme Council.
The Council of
Deliberation meets annually.
The Pennsylvania
Council of Deliberation is the largest in total membership in the Northern Masonic
Jurisdiction. |
Scottish
Rite Freemasonry is a Fraternity of Master Masons whose mission is to: Strengthen the
Masonic way of life through its worldwide Brotherhood, Promote family and community
values, Improve the individual character, leadership, and spirit through relevant
programs, Serve mankind through the impact of its extensive charitable outreach, Inspire
men to suppor the principles of the organization. |
The
Ancient Accepted Scottish Rite is one of three branches in Freemasonry in which a Master
Mason may proceed after he has completed the three Degrees of Symbolic or "Blue
Lodge" Masonry. The other branches are the York Rite, and the Ancient Arabic Order of
Nobles of the Mystic Shrine (Shriners).
Scottish Rite Bodies
are grouped in what is known as a "Valley." A Valley usually consists of four
Bodies; a Lodge of Perfection (4º-14º), a Council of Princes of Jerusalem (15º-16º), a
Chapter of Rose Croix (17º-18º), and a Consistory (19º-32º). Each of the Bodies within
a Valley is an independent organization in itself. Each is seperately officered and has
full control of the Degrees in its structure. |
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The
Office of the Pennsylvania Council of Deliberation is located in the State Capital city of
Harrisburg. The Council Secretary is Ill. John E. Adams, Jr., 33º.
Contact
the Council Office by writing to: PO Box 2726, Harrisburg, PA 17105-2726, or by telephone
to: 717-232-5879 or toll free: 800-742-6500, or by fax: 717-238-4596 or by email to:
adamsj@dejazzd.com |
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The
Pennsylvania Council of Deliberation and its affiliated Valleys acknowledge and yield
allegiance to the Supreme Council, Thirty-third Degree, Ancient Accepted Scottish Rite for
the Northern Masonic Jurisdiction of the United States of America whose Grand East is in
Lexington, Massachusetts and whose Officers are:
| Ill.
John Wm. McNaughton, 33º |
Sovereign
Grand Commander |
| Ill. Jim
S. Deyo, 33º |
Grand
Lieutenant Commander |
| Ill.
Harold L. Aldrich, 33º |
Grand
Minister of State |
| Ill.
James L. Tungate, 33º |
Grand
Treasurer General |
| Ill.
Richard W. Elliot, 33º |
Grand
Secretary General |
| Ill.
Russell W. Baker, 33º |
Deputy
for Pennsylvania |
| Ill. C.
DeForrest Trexler, 33º |
Active
Member for Pennsylvania |
| Ill.
Thomas K. Sturgeon, 33º RWPGM |
Active
Member for Pennsylvania |
| Ill.
William L. McCarrier, 33º |
Active
Member for Pennsylvania |
| Ill.
Jeffrey W. Coy, 33º, RWGT |
Active
Member for Pennsylvania |
| Ill.
Arthur J. Kurtz, 33º |
Active
Emeritus |
| Ill.
George W. Moad, 33º |
Active
Emeritus |
| Ill.
Drew W. Washabau, 33º |
Active
Emeritus |
| Ill.
Richard G. Hawk, 33º |
Active
Emeritus |
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Supreme Council of Sovereign Grand Inspectors General of the Thirty-third and Last Degree
of the Ancient Accepted Scottish Rite for the Northern Masonic Jurisdiction of United
States is the governing body of the Rite. It is founded upon and governed by the
Regulations of 1762, the Constitution of 1786 as modified, and the unwritting principles
and landmarks of Freemasonry. The Supreme Council of the Thirty-third Degree consists of
not exceeding sixty-six active members; also Emeritus, Past Active, and Honorary Members.
Each State in the Jurisdiction is entitled to at least one Active Member. The authority of
the Supreme Council for the Northern Masonic Jurisdiction extends over the States of
Connecticut, Delaware, Illinois, Indiana, Maine, Massachusetts, Michigan, New Hampshire,
New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, and Wisconsin. |
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© 2012 (Pennsylvania Council of Deliberation) All rights reserved. Revised: May 2,
2012 |
Ill.
Steven A. Morrison, 33º, Web Master |
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