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SEPTEMBER 1—DECEMBER 31, 2015

Volume III Issue 3

ORIENT OF THE FAR EAST VALLEY OF OKINAWA JAPAN,

REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES, GUAM, MAINLAND JAPAN, REPUBLIC OF KOREA

The PEER GAZETTE A Publication by Deputy, Orient Of The Far East

Editor: S.G.I.G. Daniel R. Poole, 33° Publisher: S.G.I.G. Harry Jernigan, 33°

Dates and Time

Orient Of The Far East

46th Annual

Council of Deliberation

Mainland, Japan

Host: John J. Story No. 111

April 19-20, 2016

FROM THE DEPUTY, ORIENT OF THE FAR EAST S.G.I.G. DANIEL R. POOLE, 33°

Greetings To All, I wish each of you a Happy New Year! Congratulations to all of our newly elected leaders! I look forward to seeing your successes not only in the Scottish Rite, but within other Masonic Organizations; I truly believe in the Prince Hall Masonic Family. The need to collaborate and work together on charitable projects is greater now than ever before. We must continue to make a difference, not in rhetoric, but in action. I had the honor to visit and spend time with our Valleys, conducting elections, presenting training, and dispensing charity on behalf of our Orient. My sincere “Thank You”, to all the members for the outstanding participation and support. The hospitality provided was FIRST-CLASS! Your kindness is truly heartfelt. As Scottish Rite Masons, Your Charge is to continue to be exceptional leaders and roll models, setting high standards and examples for others to follow. We are preparing for our 46th Annual Far East COD which we will hold during the same week as the MWPHGL of Washington's Far East District Session in Mainland, Japan. I am excited and looking forward to our fellowship and interactions. Yours in Service,

Daniel R. Poole S.G.I.G. Daniel R. Poole, 33° Deputy, Orient Of The Far East

Special points of interest:

Annual Session of the United Supreme Council

A.A.S.R., PHA, NJ, USA, Inc.

May 27-31, 2016 Philadelphia Marriott Downtown May 26-30, 2017 Detroit Marriott Renaissance Center Hotel May 25-29, 2018 Sheraton Denver Downtown Hotel

Inside this Issue

1 Deputy, Orient Of The Far East

1 Dates and Times

1 Special Points of Interest

2 Calendar of Events

3 Community Service

4 Spotlight —33° Profile

5 Trust In God

6 Keystone 85 Black & Gold Banquet

8 Deputy’s Visit — JL 110

10 General Information 10 Sickness and Distress

10 Dues Reminder

10 Membership Roster

11 Prince Hall Creed & Mottos

12 C.I.C. & KOS Information



15 Far East Valley Overseer

16 Deputy’s Visit—J.I. Staton 103

20 Recap of 2015

23 NOTES

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CALENDAR OF EVENTS 2015 & 2016

AUGUST

1-31 Dwight R. Johnson Benevo-lent Fund Donation Campaign

FEBRUARY

15 HAPPY PRESIDENTS

DAY

JULY

13-15 112th Annual Session, Most Worshipful Prince Hall Grand Lodge of Washington State and Jurisdiction, Seattle, WA

Red Lion Hotel Pasco 2525 N. 20th Avenue

Pasco, WA 99301 509-547-0701

http://www.redlion.com/pasco

SEPTEMBER 12-13 Washington/Oregon State COD Seattle, WA

OCTOBER

9-13 129th USC SJ Annual Session

Sheraton Memphis

Downtown Hotel

250 North Main Street

Memphis, TN 38103

901-527-7300

Hotel Res: 866-716-8106

NOVEMBER

20-21 Deputy’s Official Visit—

Joseph I. Staton No. 103

DECEMBER

11-12 Deputy’s Official Visit— Jerome Lipscomb No. 110 MERRY CHRISTMAS HAPPY HOLIDAYS

JANUARY

8-10 USC Deputies Conference

Cleveland, OH

APRIL

19-20 46th Annual Council of

Deliberation (FECOD)

Orient Of The Far East

Mainland, Japan

Host: John J. Story No. 111

MAY 27-31 135th Annual Session of

the United Supreme Council

A.A.S.R., PHA, NJ, USA, Inc. Philadelphia Marriott

Downtown

1201 Market Street

Philadelphia, PA 19107

Class of 2016 Housed at

Philadelphia Marriott Downtown

MARCH

NO

SCHEDULED

ACTIVITY

JUNE

NO

SCHEDULED

ACTIVITY

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COMMUNITY SERVICE

Keystone Consistory # 85 Valley Of Okinawa, Japan

Serving the Community

Keystone Consistory # 85 conducted a Joint Community Service with Addalana M. Weathersby Court No. 10 (Most Ancient Matron George Harris) and Electa Chapter No. 25 (Worthy Matron Diveda Crawford), on Friday, September 4, 2015, at the AmerAsian School in Okinawa, Japan. We brought school supplies, i.e., paper; books; crayons and arts; and craft materials, totaling well over $600.00. Principal Williams and the Staff were grateful for the contributions. The children showed their appre-ciation by presenting us with Thank You Cards, which they created.


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SPOTLIGHT—33° PROFILE

ORIENT OF THE FAR EAST

G.I.G. Gregory O. Nicholson, 33° John J. Story Consistory No. 111

Ancient Craft Offices: Scottish Rite Offices Worshipful Master—Cherry Blossom Lodge No. 42, MWPHGL of WA—2005 Commander and Chief – John J. Story Consistory No. 111—2006-2008 Junior Warden—Cherry Blossom Lodge No. 42, MWPHGL of WA— 2004 Illustrious 1st Lt Commander—John J. Story Consistory No. 111—2004-2005 Secretary—Anchor & Ark Lodge No. 64 MWPHGL of OK— 2001 Illustrious 1st Lt Commander—John J. Story Consistory No. 111—2004-2005 Raised—Anchor & Ark Lodge No. 64, MWPHGL of OK—2001 Illustrious 2nd Lt Commander—John J. Story Consistory No. 111—2003 District Deputy Grand Master—District No.6, MWPHGL of WA—2007-2010 Illustrious KOAS—John J. Story Consistory No. 111—2001 Special District Deputy Grand Master- District No. 10, MWPHGL of WA—2011 Far East Orient Grand Secretary—2001-2009 District Deputy Grand Master- District No.10, MWPHGL of WA—Present John J. Story Consistory No. 111 Advisor-2007-2010 J.C. Logan Consistory No. 114 Administrative Advisor—Present York Rite Offices Shrine Offices Most Excellent High Priest—St. Luke Chapter No. 5 MWPHGC of WA—2006 Potentate—As-Sami Temple No. 225 A.E.A.O.N.M.S.—2010 Excellent King—St. Luke Chapter No. 5 MWPHGC of WA— 2005 Chief Rabban—As-Sami temple No. 225 A.E.A.O.N.M.S—2007 Special District Deputy Grand High Priest- District 10, MWPHGC of WA—2011 Oriental Guide—As-Sami temple No. 225 A.E.A.O.N.M.S—2003-2005 Deputy Master—Alpha & Omega Council No. 5—2002 Recorder—As-Sami temple No. 225 A.E.A.O.N.M.S—2002 Thrice Illustrious Master—Alpha & Omega Council No. 5—2003 Prelate—Rodney E. Momon Commandery No. 5 Eminent Commander—Russell L. Smith Commandery No. 4

Order of Eastern Star Offices Heroines of Jericho Offices Worthy Patron—Sakura Chapter No. 28, MWPHGC of WA—2004 Worthy Joshua—Clara B. White Court No. 10, MWPHGHC of WA—2008 District Deputy Grand Patron, District No. 6, MWPHGC of WA—2006-2010 District Deputy Grand Joshua, District No. 10, MWPHGHC of WA—2010

Career United States Air Force—Retired Computer Cybernetics

Hobbies: All Sports, Video Games,

Community Organizations: VFW; Air Force Sergeants Association

Birthday: 14 April

CONGRATULATIONS ON YOUR RETIREMENT FROM THE U.S. AIF FORCE!

THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE!


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YOD



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KEYSTONE CONSISTORY NO. 85 BLACK AND GOLD BANQUET 2015

OKINAWA, JAPAN

On October 24, 2015, Keystone Consistory No. 85 and Keystone Assembly No. 71, had their first Black and Gold Banquet in over 20 years. Illustrious Commander-In-Chief G.I.G. Eric E. Harris, 33°, Illustrious First Lieutenant Commander S.P. Wilburt Key, Jr., 32°, and Illustrious Second Lieutenant Commander S.P. Christopher Stewart, 32°, proposed the Ceremonial Toast of Obligation. C.I.C. Harris gave a brief history on the Origin of the Consistory, and spoke on the qualities needed to be a Frater of Good Character. Following the presentations, C.I.C. Harris presented the Awards for CY 2015, and introduced the newest Elevated Sublime Princes. All-in-all, everyone had an enjoyable evening.



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KEYSTONE CONSISTORY NO. 85 BLACK AND GOLD BANQUET 2015

OKINAWA, JAPAN

AWARDS FOR CY 2015 PRESENTED BY COMMANDER-IN-CHIEF G.I.G. ERIC E. HARRIS, 33°

Sublime Prince of the First Quarter—Christopher Stewart

Sublime Prince of the Second Quarter—Wilburt Key, Jr.

Sublime Prince of the Third Quarter—Marshall E. Alexander

Sublime Prince of the Fourth Quarter—Emile P. Peterson

Sublime Prince of the Year—Wilburt Key, Jr.

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Deputy Poole’s Official Visit Jerome Lipscomb Consistory No. 110

December 2015



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Deputy Poole’s Official Visit

Jerome Lipscomb Consistory No. 110 December 2015

Jerome Lipscomb Consistory No. 110 Fraters

G.I.G. Cornelius D. Lyle 33° S.G.I.G. Charles H. Bush, Jr., 33° S.G.I.G. Daniel R. Poole, 33°, Deputy,

C.I.C. G.I.G. Robert L. Patterson, Jr., 33° G.I.G. Clifton Claybrooks, Jr., 33°, Overseer

S.P. Benjamin CV Glenn, Jr., 32° S.P. Lewis D. Harris, 32° S.P. Krestal E. Johnson, 32°

S.P. Gary C. Larkin, 32° S.P. Earl Burrell, 32° S.P. Jontae McNabb, 32°

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DUES REMINDER Have you paid your dues for 2016?

Your local Consistory Dues should be paid on or before December 31 of each year. United Supreme Council (USC) dues are October to October each calendar year. Far East Commanders of the Rite (FECOR) Dues should be paid on or before January 15 of each year.

GENERAL INFORMATION

United Supreme Council Holy Empire__ The United Supreme Council, 33° A.A.S.R. of Freemasonry, PHA, NJ, USA Scottish Rite Cathedral 1514 Fitzwater Street Philadelphia, PA 19146-2133 (215) 545-2443 (215) 644-8411 Fax

135th Annual Session of the United Supreme Council

A.A.S.R., PHA, NJ, USA, Inc. May 27, 2016—May 31, 2016


1201 Market Street

Philadelphia, PA 19107

Class of 2016 Housed at


Deputy, Orient Of The Far East

S.G.I.G. Daniel R. Poole, 33°

E-mail: [email protected]



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And the prayer offered in faith will make the sick person

well; the Lord will raise him up. If he sinned he will be

forgiven. Therefore, confess your sins to each other and

pray for each other so that you may be healed.

James 5:15-16 (HBV)

MEMBERSHIP ROSTER REMINDER

The Thirty-Third Membership Roster is always a ‘Work in Progress’. Please update your current infor-mation, e.g., preferred mailing address, preferred tele-phone numbers (home, cell, work), and preferred e-mail address. Please contact S.G.I.G. Harry Jernigan, with your current information:

S.G.I.G. Harry Jernigan, 33°

[email protected]

SICKNESS AND DISTRESS*

FROM THE DEPUTY, ORIENT OF THE FAR EAST

The following Brethren, Orient Of The Far East, are currently ill and or shut in, and experiencing other medical and life challenges:

S.G.I.G. Glen A. Marshall, Sr.., 33°, No. 3 S.G.I.G. James Scott, 33°, No. 5 G.I.G. Frangene Cooper, 33°, No. 85 G.I.G. Tommy L. Denton, Jr., 33°, No. 85 G.I.G. Christopher O. Sharp, 33°, No. 85 G.I.G. Anthony Shealer, 33°, No. 85 G.I.G. Ervin M.C. White, 33°, No. 85 G.I.G. Dwight R. Rabb, 33°, No. 103 G.I.G. Christopher Black, 33°, No. 111

In Remembrance

G.I.G. Earl M. May, 33°

Keystone Consistory No. 85

Govern yourselves accordingly, keeping these Brethren and family members in prayer, and offer your assistance.

——————————————————————————————— *Please notify G.I.G. Rodney K. Matthews, 33° at e-mail [email protected], of any Sickness and Distress.

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I believe in God, the Grand Architect of the Universe.

The Alpha of the un-reckoned yesterdays, the Omega of the impenetrable tomorrows.

The Beginning and the Ending.

I believe in man, potentially God’s other self. Often faltering on his way upward,

but irrepressible in the urge to scale the spiritual Annapurna’s.

I believe in Free Masonry;

that corporate adventure in universal brotherhood, despising kinship with no child of the All Father.

I believe in Prince Hall Masonry;

a door of benevolence, securely tiled against the unworthy,

but open wide to men of good rapport, whether Aryan or Hottentots.

I believe in Masonic Vows;

the troths of true men, plighted to their better selves.

Latin phrases familiar to Scottish Rite Masons:

"Deus Meumque Jus"--God and My Right

"Spes Mea in Deo Est"--My Hope is in God "Laborare Est Orare"--To Work is to Worship

"Ordo ab Chao"--Order out of Chaos "Fiat Lux et Lux Fit"--Let there be Light and there is Light

"Lux e Tenebris"--Light out of Darkness

"Virtus Junxit Mors Non Separabit" (Whom virtue unites, death will not separate).

http://aasrphasj.org/index

PRINCE HALL CREED

MOTTOS OF THE SCOTTISH RITE



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VALLEY OF OKINAWA JAPAN, REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES, GUAM,

MAINLAND JAPAN, REPUBLIC OF KOREA


COMMANDER-IN-CHIEF AND KEEPER OF THE SEAL

KEYSTONE NO. 85

Valley of Okinawa

C.I.C. G.I.G. Eric E. Harris, 33°

[email protected]

KOSA Emile P. Peterson, 32° [email protected]

Remitting Payment: Keystone Consistory No. 85

Mailing Remittance: Keystone Consistory No. 85

RECOMMEND ANY PERSONAL REMITTANCE MADE OUT TO AND MAILED TO AN INDIVIDUAL, BE SENT BY CERTIFIED RETURN RECEIPT OR REGISTERED MAIL.

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JOSEPH I. STATON NO. 103 JEROME LIPSCOMB NO. 110 Valley of Republic of Philippines Valley of Guam C.I.C. S.P. Nelson Apaniada, 32° C.I.C. G.I.G. Robert Lee Patterson, Jr., 33° [email protected] [email protected] or [email protected] KOSA James H. Taylor, 32° KOSA Derrick Dwayne Randle, 32°

[email protected] Remitting Payment: Remitting Payment: Joseph I. Staton Consistory Jerome Lipscomb No. 110 Mailing Remittance: Mailing Remittance: Joseph I. Staton Consistory Jerome Lipscomb No. 110 RECOMMEND ANY PERSONAL REMITTANCE MADE OUT TO AND MAILED TO

AN INDIVIDUAL, BE SENT BY CERTIFIED RETURN RECEIPT OR REGISTERED

MAIL.





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JOHN J. STORY NO. 111 J.C. LOGAN NO. 114 Valley of Mainland Japan Valley of South Korea C.I.C. SP Marcus Mack, 32° C.I.C. S.P. Marvin Scott., 32°

[email protected]

[email protected] [email protected]

KOSA Justin Lutze, 32° KOSA Kenneth R. Dix, 32°

[email protected] [email protected]

Remitting Payment: Remitting Payment: John J. Story Consistory No. 111 J.C. Logan Consistory No. 114 Mailing Remittance: Mailing Remittance: John J. Story No. 111 Kenneth R. Dix

RECOMMEND ANY PERSONAL REMITTANCE MADE OUT TO AND MAILED TO

AN INDIVIDUAL, BE SENT BY CERTIFIED RETURN RECEIPT OR REGISTERED

MAIL.




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ORIENT OF THE FAR EAST VALLEY OVERSEER

VALLEY OF OKINAWA KEYSTONE CONSISTORY NO. 85 G.I.G. DOUGLAS J. BAKER, 33°

VALLEY OF REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES

JOSEPH I. STATON CONSISTORY NO. 103 G.I.G. RONALD U. MUSE, 33°

VALLEY OF GUAM

JEROME LISPSCOMB CONSISTORY NO. 110 G.I.G. CLIFFTON CLAYBROOKS, 33°

VALLEY OF MAINLAND JAPAN

JOHN J. STORY CONSISTORY NO. 111 G.I.G. MILES G. HICKS, 33°

VALLEY OF REPUBLIC OF KOREA J.C. LOGAN CONSISTORY NO. 114

G.I.G. LORENZO JOHNSON, 33°

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Joseph I. Staton Consistory No. 103



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Joseph I Staton Consistory No. 103

Joseph I. Staton Consistory No. 103 Fraters Greeting

S.G.I.G. Daniel R. Poole, 33°, Deputy, Orient Of The Far East

S.G.I.G. Charles H. Bush, Jr., 33°, Assistant to the Deputy & Treasurer, Far East COD

S.G.I.G. Daniel R. Poole, 33° S.G.I. G. Charles H. Bush, Jr., 33° Deputy, Orient Of The Far East Assistant to the Deputy & Treasurer, Far East COD

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S.G.I.G. Bush Giving Lecture on Scottish Rite J.I. Staton Members Listening to Lecture



November 2015

Deputy Poole Presenting Dwight R. Johnson Service Award to G.I.G. Norman Macon, 33°



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Deputy Poole and S.G.I.G. Bush Profiling

Steps Up to the Top of the Lodge Hall



November 2015


RECAP OF 2015

COMMUNITY SERVICE 45th Annual FECOD-April 7-12, 2015 Soul, Korea Host Consistory: J.C. Logan No. 114 The Seoul American Anti-Bullying Program: The FECOD was happy to partner with the Seoul American Middle School Anti-Bullying Program. The Council donated $250 to this noteworthy Program.

“Dwight R. Johnson” Class of 2015

Dwight R. Johnson Benevolent Fund Donations

G.I.G. Terrence D. Anthony, Darin A. Bell, Samuel A. Cheatham, Guy Fisher, Chad E. Gordon, Eric E. Harris, John W. Matthews, III, Terrence J. Riley, and James L. Robinson, Jr. Thank You to the S.G.I.G.s & G.I.G.s and others for their gracious donations to our First-ever United Supreme Council 134th Annual Session Benevolent Fund Donation Campaign. Donations May 22-26, 2015, Chicago, IL totaled $2,430! Abraham Amison, Jr. Khalid M. Ali Alex L. Pratt Larry Brownlee Anthony Hurd Lorenzo Johnson Anthony Shealer Michael A. Williams Bill Lowery Norman Macon Calvin L. Nixon Robert D. Roundtree Chad E. Gordon Robert L. Patterson Charles H. Bush, Jr. Rodney Eggleston Charlie L. Flowers Rodney K. Matthews Christopher C. Black Ronald U. Muse Clifton Claybrooks, Jr. Samuel B. Carodine Daniel R. Poole Samuel A. Cheatham Douglas J. Baker Sidney R. Thomas, Jr. Edward E. Bables Steven M. Harding Emile P. Peterson Stuart A. Lee, II Ernest J. McKee Terence D. Anthony Ernesto Gibbs Terrence J. Riley Ervin M.C. White Tommy L. Denton, Jr. Frangene Cooper Tyrone S. Watson George L. Steward Glen L. Downes Gregory O. Nicholson Guy Fisher Harry Jernigan Henry D. Atkinson Henry V. Buckley Hesham Harris James Bowser John W. Matthews, III



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RECAP OF 2015

COMMUNITY SERVICE 112th Annual Most Worshipful Prince Hall Grand Lodge

Keystone Consistory No. 85 of Washington State and Jurisdiction Valley of Okinawa, Japan Pasco, Washington, July 13-15, 2015 Conducted a Joint Community Service with Addalana Orient Of The Far East Fellowship Breakfast

M. Weathersby Court No. 10 and Electa Chapter No. 25, on Sept 4, 2015, at the AmerAsian School, Okinawa, Japan. Donated over $600 of school supplies.

Keystone Consistory No. 85 Black and Gold Banquet 2015 Okinawa, Japan

On Oct 24, 2015, Keystone Consistory No. 85 and Keystone Assembly No. 71 had their first Black and Gold Banquet in over 20 years. C.I.C. Erick E. Harris, 33°, Presented Two Topics, Awards for C 2015, and introduced the newest Elevated Sublime Princes. Everyone had an enjoyable evening.




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RECAP OF 2015

DEPUTY’S OFFICIAL VISITS

Joseph I. Staton Consistory No. 103 November 2015

Jerome Lipscomb Consistory No. 110 December 2015

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