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2022 Official Bulletin - Final
2022 Official Bulletin - Final
October 15 - 19,
REGISTRATION RATES
ADVANCED LATE ON-SITE
JUN 1, 2022 - SEPT 15, 2022 SEPT 16, 2022 - OCT 6, 2022 OCT 7, 2022 - OCT 11, 2022
Due to preplanning with the hotel, the LUNCHEON & CLASS BANQUET TICKETS are NOT GUARAN-
TEED for LATE & ON-SITE REGISTRANTS.
HOTEL RATES
Room Type Single Double Triple Quad
Traditional Room $129 $129 $129 $129
HOTeL RESERVATIONS
The members and guests will stay at the Hyatt Regency Jacksonville, 225, E. Coastline Dr., Jacksonville, FL. For
your convenience, we have enclosed the hotel information. Please make your hotel reservations as soon as possi-
The 136th Annual Session
ble. The room block will open August 1, 2022 and any reservations made prior to August 1st will be cancelled and
will not be honored. DO NOT SEND HOTEL RESERVATIONS OR MONEY TO THE UNITED SUPREME
COUNCIL!!!
Hyatt Regency Jacsksonville
225 E. Coastline Dr. | Jacksonville, FL | 904.588.1234
For your convenience we have also included contact information and rates for overflow hotels, listed
below:
Double Tree Hotel - $129.00+ Homewood Suites - $169.00+ Hampton Inn - $125.00+
1202 River Place Blvd. 1201 Kings Avenue 1331 Prudential Drive
904.398.8800 904.486.9945 904.396.7770
MEETING PLACES
For your convenience, all meetings of the United Supreme Council shall take place centrally at the Hyatt Regency Jack-
sonville, 225, E. Coastline Dr., Jacksonville, FL. The Morning Worship Service and the Divine and Memorial Services will
be held on Sunday, October 9, 2022, in the Grand Ballroom 5-8. The Full Ceremonial Opening will be held on Monday,
October 10, 2022, in the Grand Ballroom 5-8.
ANNUAL BANQUET
The Annual Banquet is held in honor of the newly elevated Class of 2022. The banquet will be held in Grand Ballroom
5-8, on Monday, October 10, 2022, at 7:30 p.m. In addition to presenting the class, awards may be presented during the
banquet.
The dress for the banquet for SPs & GIGs is formal; After Six, Black Tuxedo (NO TAILS) with black accessories. The dress
for the Active members and Deputies attending the banquet is Black Tails with White Tie and with Collar Studs,
White Bowtie, White Low-Cut Vest, Black Dress Socks and Black Formal Shoes. Caps and Crowns are to be worn as
well. Please take notice that those not properly dressed will not be permitted in the processional.
sessions, are required to attend or pay Individual Registration (Advance) Fee of $200.00. All Deputies must be present
by Friday, October 7, 2022, for a 9:00 a.m. workshop. Active Members (of all grades) are to be present Saturday, October
8, 2022, at 9:00 a.m.
CLASS MEETINGS
Grand Inspectors General of all grades who were elevated in the year whose last numeral is 2 or 3 are reminded that this
is the year of their Class Reunions and they are expected to attend the session. This is a special feature of our United
Supreme Council meeting each year. We are calling and depending upon your cooperation and participation. Classes
interested in holding reunions or meetings should contact Ill. Malcom Horton, 33°, Director of Class Reunions, by email
at: malcomhorton@comcast.net or by phone at: 901.289.1252. Additionally, other classes may also hold class meetings.
Classes holding reunions and meetings who may need food are requested to contact S.G.I.G. Shelton Riddick,
33°, Convention Coordinator, no later than September 10, 2022, by email, at: sriddickgl@aol.com.
Given under our Signature this First day of August, 2022 A.D.
Dr. Corey D. Hawkins, Sr., 33˚ Dr. L. Ken Collins, II, 33˚
Sovereign Grand Commander Grand Secretary-General, H.E.
Attest:
COVID
PROTOCOLS WILL BE
STRICTLY ENFORCED
SCHEDULE-AT-A-GLANCE
USC - Southern Jurisdiction
TIMES & ROOM NUMBERS MAY CHANGE - PLEASE REVIEW ALL MATERIALS UPON ARRIVAL TO THE ANNUAL SESSION
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2022 Class Symposium
2022 - CLASS SYMPOSIUM TOPICS
Additionally, all Active Members are required to have their Official Headshot(s) taken on Mon-
day evening, in St. John, at 6:00 p.m. For your Official Headshot, please be dressed for the Class
Banquet (Tails, Crown, Gloves and Grand Decoration of the Order).
(NOTE: An updated Official Photo and Official Headshot is required for publication in the Offical
Tableau.)
COVID-19
The United Supreme Council takes seriously the real dangers involving exposure to
COVID-19. Therefore, each member, candidate and guest is STRONGLY ENCOURAGED
to get vaccinated prior to attending this year’s Annual Session. To further protect our mem-
bership, those attending the Annual Session will be required to wear a mask during all
functions. Failure to wear a mask will result in denial from entry to activities. Masks Are
Required & Social Distancing will be practiced!
MEDICAL EQUIPMENT
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Please fill out the form below or you may call to leave a voice-
mail and your call will be returned.
Email Address_______________________________________________________________
Mailing Address___________________________________ State ____ Zip ____________ The 136th Annual Session
Please fill out the registration form in its entirety and submit payment by cashiers check
or money order, and mail to: USC AASR PHA USA, P.O. Box 16786, Memphis, TN 38186.
You may also visit the USC website to register online at: www.tinyurl.com/2022USC
(Note: Sublime Prince Registration begins September 1, 2022. Any registrations made prior to
this date will not be honored.)
Email Address_________________________________________________________________
Registration:
Advance: $200 (June 1 - September 15, 2022)
Sublime Prince Registration (September 1, 2022)
Late Registation: $225 (September 16- October 6)
On-Site Registration: $250 (October 7-11)
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Extra Tickets:
To purchase extra tickets, please check the boxes below and submit payment in full.
Banquet Ticket: $75 each _____ Entertainment Night: $25 ______
(enter number of tickets)
TOTAL $________
August 1, 2022
Subject: United Supreme Council, 33°, A.A.S.R. of Freemasonry, P.H.A., Southern Jurisdiction, USA 136th Annual
Session COVID Safety Protocols
Greetings:
The United Supreme Council, 33° is fully aware; and takes seriously the dangers involving exposure to the COVID-
19 virus and its several variants. The protection and safety of our members, attendees, leadership, and staff is our
top priority. In advance of your travel to Jacksonville, Florida, we wanted to provide an update on the health and
safety protocols that all attendees must adhere to during this year’s session. Please read the following information
in full. Highlights on new testing or proof of vaccination requirements are detailed below.
• The wearing of a facemask is REQUIRED at all times during the 136th Annual Session (unless actively eating
or drinking). N95 facemasks are preferred. Facemasks and hand sanitizer will be made available to all
members if needed.
• Prior to onsite registration or checking in at the United Supreme Council, 33° designated registration desk,
you must visit the “COVID-19 Check-In” station in City Terrace 11.
o 2022 KCCH Investiture Nominees - You must also visit the “COVID-19 Check-In” station (City
Terrace 11) and then proceed to the designated meeting room for KCCH Nominees.
o Candidates for the 33° - You must also visit the “COVID-19 Check-In” station (City Terrace 11)
and then proceed to the designated meeting room for candidates. Please DO NOT stop at the
Registration Desk.
• The United Supreme Council will require attendees of 136th Annual Session to provide proof of one of the
following:
o A Vaccination card showing full current vaccination and/or booster status against COVID-19 (at
least two weeks after final dose for vaccination or booster), or,
o All members and attendees will be required to complete a copy of the COVID-19 Liability Waiver
and Statement of Understanding. You must also present a copy of the COVID-19 Self-Assessment
Questionnaire each day at the COVID-19 Check-In station as a part of the daily screening process.
o If you answer “YES” to any of the “Symptoms”, “Contact”, or “Temperature” related questions
on the COVID-19 Self-Assessment Questionnaire, you will not be permitted into the session and
will need a negative COVID-19 test and normal temperature to be admitted the following day.
o A wristband will be issued to all members (daily) to show that you have successfully completed
the medical screening process. NO WRISTBAND, NO ENTRY!! A wristband is also required to
register onsite or to pick up credentials at the Registration desk.
• Temperature checks will be required anytime you leave and return to any of the designated “General
Session” areas. Temperature checks may also be rendered throughout the session or as directed by yours
truly.
• Social distancing inside and outside of the meeting hall is required. We are currently working with the
venue to establish parameters around seating inside each meeting space. The United Supreme Council,
33° also encourages groups to minimize social group gatherings outside of those already scheduled as part
of the 136th Annual Session.
I am grateful for your attendance and participation at the 136th Annual Session, however, your safety is our main
concern. Remain vigilant and most importantly, remain safe.
Fraternally,
Attest:
COVID REMINDERS
• GET VACCINATED
• GET YOUR BOOSTER
• WASH YOUR HANDS
• MAINTAIN SOCIAL DISTANCING
• COUGH/SNEEZE INTO YOUR ELBOW
• COVER YOUR MOUTH
• REFRAIN FROM TOUCHING YOUR EYES
• REFRAIN FROM TOUCHING YOUR NOSE