National News Letter

The United Supreme Council of the Sovereign

Grand Inspectors General of the Thirty–Third and Last Degree, and
Affiliated Department of the Ancient and Accepted Scottish Rite of
Freemasonry for the Western Masonic Jurisdiction of the United State of
America, its Territories and Dependencies, Inc. Org April 5, 1869 Holy See
Sacramento Inc. 2019

Affiliated Departments

December 2020

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Together we can move mountains the
responsibility of our organization rests
not alone on the elected officers but on
each one of us. Being a member of this
great organization not only comes with
responsibility but great expectations.
The responsibility and expectation of
each of us are to be examples of love
and patience. This is how we are going
to grow this organization.
As we enter into a new year, we will be
instituting a workshop for both Grand
Chapter and Grand Lodge, when we
come together, receive, and give
information for the good of the sister
hood and brotherhood. This will bring us
closer together and give a better
understanding of the Masonry and the
Order of the Eastern star.
One of our goals for the year
2021
Reinstate Workshops for all
affiliated upper house
departments (both male and
female).
The mysteries and hidden
SYMBOLISM
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Meaning that lie behind the ritualistic of
our Order sometime seems illusive and
difficult to explain. The reason for this is
simple. The ritualistic work of our Order
is a framework from which the
conscientious member may build a
substantial spiritual edifice. For
example, the stories of our heroines and
the King Solomon the building of the
temple, while taking from the bible, do
not use the exact wording of the bible,
nor do they contain a complete story of
the Mason and Eastern Star
The essence of Mason and Eastern Star
has been incorporated into delightful,
highly appropriate selections which are
best designed to best instruct the
candidate. However, it is the
responsibility of each member to seek
the original bible account and expand his
or her knowledge or lessons.
As the M.P.S.C.G. I am asking the Grand
Lodge and Grand Chapter working with
the Supreme Council please send the
names and emails of the member of the
Lodges and chapters to
jgjafam @yahoo.com
Now is the time.
This Grand Lodge and Grand Chapter
need each person to be responsible and
helping this organization move forward,
if we are to become the best fraternal
order we have to be willing to teach the
new members the responsibilities of
membership. We have to be willing to be
the best teacher and leaders so when our
time comes to step down the next person
can step right in to leadership. Our
lodges and chapters need leaders who
are willing to grow and continues to
progress help the next member to
become our next leader. Stop killing the
very organization you help to build.
Our Mission
Masonry and the Order of the Eastern
Star is the world’s first and largest
organization. It is a body of knowledge,
a system of based on the belief that each
man and woman have a responsibility to
improve himself while being devoted to
his family, faith, country and fraternity.
As Masons and Eastern Star we lead by
example, give back to our communities,
and support numerous Masonic and
Eastern Star philanthropies. We invest
in children, our neighborhoods, and our
future.
Our values
Our mission is guided by enduring and
relevant tenets of the fraternity—
Brotherly Relief, and Truth—and our
core values,
Which include: Ethics
Ethics
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Our lives are based on honor and
integrity, and we believe that honesty,
compassion, and knowledge are
important.
Tolerance
The fraternity values religious, ethics,
and cultural, social, and educational
difference. We respect the opinions of
others and strive to improve and develop
as human beings.
Personal growth
Our continuous pursuit of knowledge,
ethics, spirituality, and leadership brings
more meaning to our lives.
Philanthropy
We make a difference in our
communities through charitable giving,
community service volunteerism.
Family
We strive to be better spouses, parents,
and family members and are committed
to protecting the well being of members
and their families, especially when they
are in need.
Freemason and the Order of the
Eastern Star.
Masons and Eastern Star value the
liberties outlined in the U.S. Constitution
and continually promote freedom of
speech and expression, freedom to
worship a Supreme Being in an
individual way, and other important
liberties. We believe it is our duty to
vote in public elections and to live out
all of our liberties within due and proper
bounds and to help build our community.
What is Freemasonry and the Order
of the Eastern Star?
Introduction:
Freemasonry and the Order of the
eastern Star is one of the world’s oldest
secular fraternal societies.
Freemasonry and the Order of the
eastern Star is a society of men and
ladies who are concerned with moral and
spiritual values.
Our members are taught its precepts by a
series of ritual dramas, which follow
ancient forms and use stonemasons and
the Five Heron of the Bible.
The Essential Qualification for
Membership:
The essential qualification for admission
into and continuing membership is a
belief in a Supreme Being. Membership
is open to men and woman of any race
or religion who can fulfill this essential
qualification and are of good repute.
Freemasonry, Eastern Star and
Religion:
Freemasonry is not a religion, nor is it a
substitute for religion. Its essential
qualification opens it to men of many
religions, and it expects them to continue
to follow their own faith. It does not
allow religion to be discussed at it
meetings.
The Three Great Principles:
For many years Freemasonry have
followed three great principles:
Brotherly Love, Relief, and Truth
Every true Freemason and Eastern Star
will show tolerance and respect for the
opinions of others and behave with
kindness and understanding to his fellow
creatures.
Hon. Tony L. Hawkins 330/ 950
To the officers and member of this
United Supreme Council of the Western
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Masonic Jurisdiction A.A.S.R, To The
Hon. Grand Master Calvin D. Sanders,
Grand Matron Diane Miller. Two, years
ago, we were in Detroit City (Motown)
now we are here in Sand Diego
California, Sunny San Diego. Time flies,
the sift hour hurry and we have risen like
a PHOENIX. California still stands.
Some have tried to still our light and
pretended to be our friend. Truth will
stand on it on never the less, we cannot
stand by and think that our work is
done ! we must take a close look at
ourselves and meet the challenges of our
elected position.
Concerning our the state of our
organization there can be no doubt that
the economic condition in our country
and around the world have impacted our
organization in a negative way, on the
ability of our member to meet their
financial obligation to the order, with so
many people out of work but in spite of
these condition we still have an
organization to run , but we must be
mindful of the overall financial situation
and make every effort to cut back we
must also attempt to find ways to keep
members on the rolls of our Lodges and
affiliated department , when we have
verified that he or they have been unable
to keep up with their obligation .
In those cases, we mut go the length of
our cable toe , as the sun is in the west at
the close of the day, so stand the senior
warden in the west, to assist the
worshipful master in opening and
closing the lodge ; to pay the craft there
wages , if any be do that none go away
dissatisfied ,harmony being the support
of all institution , especially of ours.
Harmony being the key to our success
that cement of the brotherhood as we
latch on to holy grail, one must fellow
his GOD and fear no danger, but this
would require the wisdom of Solomon. Hon. Tony L. Hawkins 330/950
I am firmly convinced that we need to Most Puissant Sovereign Grand Commanders
return to the Masonic trestle board and
be the example of a Mason. Somewhere
I have read. My life you can have my
integrity never. The great equalizer death
waits for us all regardless of Masonic
jurisdiction.

You my brothers of the Ancient and

Accepted Scottish Rite of Freemasonry
for the Western Masonic Jurisdiction of
the United State of America, must
become the light bearer. If he who wears
the crown has not been in touch with his
Divine source, he will soon run out of
patience, and there goes our peace and
harmony. We must try extremely hard to
listen to each other when we do not
agree, we will get a better understand
much sooner then later.

We must not be afraid to try someone

else’s suggestion, be mindful of the ego
as leader of the affiliated department
your judgement rest on the prosperity of
our order. Followers will complain but
leader can act! Your action as a leader
will determine the destiny of this
organization.

As I close remember to be the

example of Mason use all the working
tools to build that which only GOD can
truly judge remember to be just and
have mercy and Grand Inspector General
of the Ancient and Accepted Scottish
Rite of Freemasonry remember justice is
not blain just those who have the power
to give justice yet turn a blind eye to my
GOD keep you on the level and
remember we claim the clearer the
vision
Fraternally,
Tony L. Hawkins

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