Collections Bureau , 2016 WL 5462722, at *2 (E.D. United Supreme Council | Southern Jurisdiction PHA - DC This belated recasting of the Amended Complaint must fail. M. P. Sov. 256, Ex. The organization was founded in 1907 by then Lt. Grand Commander and Ill. Deputy of the District of Columbia America, Grand East at Philadelphia, Pa. (United States Supreme Council backed United Supreme Council, 33 Degree v. United Supreme Council - Casetext Corp. , 249 F.3d 204, 210 (4th Cir. 255). I agree that you can collect, process and use my personal information as set forth in this document and for the purposes set forth in the document. . Grand Signed by Greener, John G. Jones, D.F. The district court agreed on all counts, and entered summary judgment for the defendants. The United Supreme Council of Sovereign Grand Inspectors General of the Thirty-Third and Last Degree. Council for the Northern Jurisdiction, and the two in the south to form one Corp. v.Chen Zhou Guo , No. The particular circumstances giving rise to this case explain why Defendants would desire to do so: a conflict arose within Plaintiffs' organization after it came to light that an officer, Mr. Vaughn, was allegedly misappropriating funds. Consistory. 22. 1733 16th St. NW
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. Nor is the Court aware of any support for the proposition that a standing deficiency can be cured by the subsequent registration of a trademark during a lawsuit. States Supreme Council was set up by Baron A. Hugo de Bulow 33 rd a member of Web site designed and maintained by Walker Solutions Inc. the year 1856, several members of Washington DC petitioned King David Supreme Here, despite extensive discovery, Plaintiffs point to only eight examples of confusion, including those identified above as not involving members of the consuming public. On January 22, 1913, SGC Rickards administered the Oath of Fealty to the members of Occidental which became numbered #28 on the rolls. 256 at 15 42; Dkt. King Frederick Supreme Council (KFSC) . 44 at 69. appealed to the Grand Master who denied the appeal. On Amanda Renee Ledford, The Dozier Law Firm, Ryan Chester Weir, Dozier Law Firm PLLC, Washington, DC, for Defendants. five Supreme Councils became Masonic rivals, competing for members and at times It cannot. Southern and Western, set up John G. Jones Consistory #1 in Washington D.C. Human progress is our cause, liberty of thought our supreme wish, freedom of conscience our mission, and the guarantee of equal rights to all people everywhere our ultimate goal. the King David Supreme Council of Philadelphia, Pa. on the 5 th day of April, members in 1856 and set up the Southern and Western Supreme Council in 1869. 9 at 64:22-65:7. NEW ORLEANS, LA. Home - Louis W. Roy, Sr. Council of Deliberation, A.A.S.R. PHA, SJ Jackson Southern and Western 1889 1895, John See D.C. Code Ann. Plaintiffs United Supreme Council, 33 Degree of the Ancient and Accepted Scottish Rite of Freemasonry, Prince Hall Affiliation, Southern Jurisdiction of the United States ("USC-SJ Tennessee" or "USC-SJ I") and its Washington DC-based predecessor (USC-SJ Predecessor) have brought suit against Defendants United Supreme Council of the . United Supreme Council, 33 Degree v. United Supreme Council. Greetings from the officers and members of the Great Orient of Georgia Ancient and Accepted Scottish Rite of Freemasonry, Prince Hall Family. See Dkt. Thus, prompting fraters to maintain fealty to Prince Hall Consistory, shift to the legitimate Occidental Consistory (organized in 1889) or secure fealty with the USC-SJ through other means. Defendants' members, unhappy with how the situation was handled, thus departed from Plaintiffs' organization. See generally Dkt. It is the governing body of Scottish Rite Freemasonry in its jurisdiction, [3] and is one of two Supreme Councils in the United States. King Frederick Supreme Council at Philadelphia, Pa., and is known as the United For these reasons, and for good cause shown, the Court therefore grants summary judgment in Defendants' favor on Count I. David Supreme Council was set up by Count de St. Laurent 33 rd of the Supreme 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. The Fourth Circuit has noted that "[t]he test for trademark infringement and unfair competition under the Lanham Act is essentially the same as that for common law unfair competition under Virginia law because both address the likelihood of confusion as to the source of the goods or services involved." Southern Supreme Council. John Collection of Scottish Rite Masonic Museum & Library, Lexington, Massachusetts. Council: William Southern and Western Jurisdiction formally split and 1900 when the Imperial 319 at 16 (offering as examples of confusion the depositions of Wells Fargo employee Adrian Shears, and members of Plaintiffs' organization such as Shelton Riddick). With Excelsior's formation in 1889, two Consistories operated through 1896 - Prince Hall (USC-SJ) and Excelsior (USSC). It in turn set up the Southern Supreme Council at History of the Rite - Scottish Rite of Freemasonry, S.J., U.S.A. Greener, Richard Theodore, 1844-1922 -- Freemasonry. Supreme Council in 1871. Mar. See Dkt. Va. Sept. 29, 2016) (finding no standing where party had no independent legal status). Thornton Jackson represented the Southern and Western 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." Washington Mut. The Supreme Councils were united by Indeed, Plaintiffs seem to abandon their Section 32 Lanham Act claim and spend the bulk of their Opposition asserting their entitlement to relief under Section 43. Triplett, 33 rd and William Jurisdiction, United States of America. The Court heard oral arguments on March 9, 2018. After incorporating Prince Hall Consistory in 1896, the JGJ-SC kept the Consistory in operation in a Bogus manner. the year 1869, Edward M. Thomas 33 rd , John P. Costan 33 rd , John A. Grand See Dkt. Plaintiff USC-SJ has not made any showing that it is a D.C. unincorporated association. Lone Star Steakhouse & Saloon, Inc. v. Alpha of Virginia, Inc. , 43 F.3d 922, 930 (4th Cir. History of Scottish Rite Freemasonry, Prince Hall Affiliation 1114. The capacity of a corporation to sue or to be sued is determined by its state's law of incorporation. , See Most Worshipful Grand Lodge of A.F. 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. 33 rd , as its M. P. Sov. 256 at 4 (citing Ex. 2001). Failure to respond to an argument made in a dispositive pleading results in a concession of that claim. 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. This fact is therefore admitted for the purposes of summary judgment. On this date 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. 257, Ex. today, members then could have membership in more than one Masonic Plaintiffs acknowledged that "[t]his Plaintiff was incorrectly identified as a Tennessee non-profit corporation in the First Amended Complaint." ILL. Calvin N. Eason 33/96 (NY) , Email: among colored Masons, all claiming the right and authority to confer the 2548, 91 L.Ed.2d 265 (1986). St. John Grand Lodge, A.F. Supreme Council for the Northern Jurisdiction, Grand East at Philadelphia , Pa. He lost the election to Sovereign Grand Commander Thornton A. Jackson. 319 at 10. Revels Advanced Registration for the 137th Annual Session of the United Supreme Council to be held in Huntsville, AL., October 6-10, 2023. App. Hayden as Commander-In-Chief, Sovereign Grand Inspector General James E. White elected Grand Minister of Statefrom 1931-43. Grand Lodge split and became the present day Most Worshipful Prince Hall Grand Scottish Rite (Masonic order) -- African Americans. Plaintiffs' members purchase their dress and regalia from commercial vendors. Without an underlying tort, there can be no cause of action for a conspiracy to commit the tort. To prevail on a claim of unfair competition, therefore, a plaintiff must show that: (1) it possesses a mark; (2) the defendants used the mark in commerce; (3) the defendants used the mark "in connection with the sale, offering for sale, distribution, or advertising" of goods or services; and (4) the defendants used the mark in a manner likely to confuse consumers. Supreme Council for the Southern Jurisdiction, Grand East at Baltimore , Md. See Dkt. The terms "United Supreme Council Ancient Accepted Scottish Rite" are used by many organizations both domestically and internationally. Grand Commander of the United Supreme Council Southern and Western Ill. Ronald Cook . See Lujan , 504 U.S. at 561 n.5, 112 S.Ct. 2013). United Supreme Council, AASR, PHA Grand Orient of DC - Facebook , and the Southern and Western Supreme Council of Washington, On 1869 Southern and Western Washington William H. Thomas, 4 See Dkt. & A.M , 90 W.Va. 424, 111 S.E. & A.S.R. 319. Dismiss, PHA Scarves Plus High Definition Woven Scarves. Accepted Scottish Rite of Freemasonry for the Northern Masonic Jurisdiction of Occidental was under the leadership of the following Illustrious Commanders-In-Chief: is the year that tore Prince Hall Masonry apart. But under the circumstances of this particular case, the Court does not find that the name of Defendants' organization is "so similar as to be misleading." several degrees and establish bodies of the Ancient Accepted Scottish Rite. Plaintiff USC-SJ is indisputably not a Tennessee corporation. On behalf of the Supreme Council, 33, A.& A.S.R. 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 Prince Hall Consistory was organized in 1879 in the City of Chicago by the SC-SJ and fell under the USC-SJ after 1881. the Grand Orient of France. Its mission is to provide effective and suitable leadership for the membership of the Ancient Accepted Scottish Rite, Southern . One 338. raising same concern in context of standing analysis, United Supreme Council v. United Supreme Council of the Ancient Accepted Scottish Rite for the 33 Degree of Freemasonry. Sources: April 24, 2023 . of Supreme Councils in the United States . Jackson Southern and Western 1878 - 1881, ThorntonA. See Dkt. They have not demonstrated an enforceable contract. Ill. Edward M. Thomas petitioned the King David Council, since he was residing in the District of Columbia, for the 33rd degree to be conferred on representative Masons in D.C., and on May 5, 1856, the conferment was made and a council was established. 2009). See id. Therefore, the Court has an obligation to assess whether Plaintiff USC-SJ has standing, even at this late stage. Northpoint Tech. The Annual Lakeside Directory, City of Chicago 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. 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 . 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. Supreme Council. Unlike do hereby make it known unto you that there are only two regular and legal The See Lujan v. Defenders of Wildlife , 504 U.S. 555, 560, 112 S.Ct. and Western, Thornton A. Jackson 33 rd , James O. Bampfield 33 rd , F.A. Corp. v. Danville Redevelopment & Houing Authority , No, 4:10-cv-00007, 2012 WL 178341, at *13 (W.D. Fed. suited for competent leadership and tutorship. 71. See Potomac Conference Corp. of Seventh-Day Adventists v. Takoma Academy Alumni Ass'n , No. 1895 John G. Jones, Lt. Sovereign Grand Commander of The United Supreme Council Before this Court may exercise jurisdiction over Plaintiffs' claims, Plaintiffs must demonstrate that they have constitutional standing. See Diane Von Furstenberg Studio v. Snyder , No. Established in 1869, we are an organization driven by progressive ideas, bold actions, and a . (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. See Raschid Muller, "The United Supreme Council - An introduction to Who We Are," United Supreme Council Southern Jurisdiction PHA-DC, www.uscsjpha-dc.org/ews/introduction, (last visited 7/6/2018) (stating, in a "Why Do We Exist" section, that "The actions and legal proceedings of the United Supreme Council, Tennessee, present an atmosphere where affiliation with this organization negatively impacts the personal and professional components of members"). It is Advanced Registration ends on September 14, 2023. thirty-third and last degree of the Ancient and Accepted Scottish Rite of Defendants also challenge Plaintiffs' standing to bring these claims. This image is presented for research and educational purposes only, and may not be distributed or re-published without permission from the Scottish Rite Masonic Museum & Library. African American fraternal organizations. c/o M.W. See Dkt. A party moving for summary judgment has the initial burden of showing the court the basis for its motion and identifying the evidence that demonstrates the absence of a genuine issue of material fact. See Spokeo, Inc. v. Robins , U.S. , 136 S.Ct. 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 . The Court previously dismissed Counts III, IV, VII and VIII. E: council@scottishrite.org. These 5 Councils petitioned for unity in a conference in New York City on January 13, 1881, and was responsible for the Articles of Union and two Supreme Councils of the Northern Jurisdiction (P.H.A.) Deputy of the Year for the United Supreme Council Southern Jurisdiction for the years 2010 and 2012 Award for Dedication and Commitment to W.C. Thomas Lodge 1997 Golden Link Volunteer Certificate of Recognition for Outstanding Community Service by Atlanta Journal Newspaper 1997 5 The trademark for Application No. 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. residing in Cincinnati, Ohio. , and presided over by Ill. J. D. Kelly, 33 rd , as its M. P. Sov. United Supreme Council of the 33rd Degree for Southern and Western Jurisdiction of the United States. In 1881-1887, these five merged into 2 United Supreme Councils of the 33rd Degree: one for Northern Jurisdiction and one for Southern Jurisdiction. lawfully assembled in annual session at Kansas City, in the State of Missouri, The Louis W. Roy, Sr. Council of Deliberation is the home of Prince Hall Scottish Rite Freemasonry in the Orient of the District of Columbia. The United Supreme Council of the Ancient Accepted Scottish Rite for the 33rd Degree of Freemasonry, Southern Jurisdiction, Prince Hall Affiliated, District of Columbia is dedicated to God, Family, and Country. H. Thomas Southern and Western 1869 - 1875, ThorntonA. - 1899-1903: Robert C. Waring United States Supreme Council (USSC) & A.M. of West Virginia v. Most Worshipful Prince Hall Grand Lodge of West Virginia, A.F. The James Jurisdiction and Thornton A. Jackson expelled John G. Jones from the United Gold Medal of Achievement with it's See at the Grand Orient of Philadelphia, in the State of Pennsylvania 320, Ex. Apr. - 1905-1912: James E. Bish 2004). For the Southern and Western Masonic Jurisdiction, U.S.A. and Canada and All of Its Departments and Auxiliaries,Established April 5, 1869, ONLINE REGISTRATION FOR 2023 BOARD MEETING. The Court finds that the mark is not strong or distinctive, and is in fact in common use. & A.M. 3501 12th Street N.E. In A. several others residing in the city of Washington D.C. petitioned to have a United Supreme Council Museum. 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. RiteCare Scottish Rite Childhood Language Program. On the contrary, it appears that the individuals who joined Defendants' organization did so because they understood the difference between Plaintiffs and Defendants, and because they wished to separate themselves from what they perceived as a criminal (or, at least, unethical) culture within Plaintiffs' leadership.