United Supreme Council

The 2026 Annual United Supreme Council will take place in Detroit, MI from May 22nd- 26th

On behalf of the Fraters and Loyal Ladies of the Orient of Ohio I bring you greetings as the 14th Deputy for the Orient of Ohio and Most Illustrious Commander-in-Chief of the Ohio Council of Deliberation. I serve at the pleasure of the 20th Sovereign Grand Commander, the Honorable Dr. Melvin J. Bazemore 33° whose mission is “United in Service and Commitment through Action Accountability and Sustainable Results: Ensuring the Future by Enhancing the Scottish  Experience.”

The theme  for the Orient of Ohio is “Commitment, Accountability, Responsibility, and Leadership.” The mission of the Orient of Ohio is “Expect Success: Preparing for the Future of Scottish Rite Masonry Through Visionary Leadership and Strategic Perspective.”

We welcome you to our cyber home. We hope that you find our website fascinating and informative about the Scottish Rite of Freemasonry under the Prince Hall Affiliation and the activities of the members of this Orient.

Fraternally,

S.G.I.G. Carl A. Williams 33°
Deputy for the Orient of Ohio and Most Illustrious Commander-in-Chief of the Ohio Council of Deliberation

G.I.G. Terry Grooms, 33°

Rest in Paradise, G.I.G. Terry Grooms, 33°. Your memory and spirit continue to inspire those who knew and loved you. May your legacy of kindness, strength, and courage live on in the hearts of all who were touched by your presence. You will forever be cherished and remembered.

Remembering S.G.I.G. Chester C. Pryor, II MD