"); Carnell Constr. 1540, 1547, 194 L.Ed.2d 635 (2016) (finding that courts lack subject matter jurisdiction where a plaintiff lacks standing). 256, Ex. Va. 1988). A second Consistory, Occidental Consistory, was organized in 1889 by the USSC. Here, Plaintiffs attempt to characterize Count I of the Amended Complaint, which alleges unfair competition under Virginia common law, as a Section 43 Lanham Act claim. 4. Without citing to authority, they argue that "as a matter of law," the constitution and bylaws of an organization constitute a contract between the members and the organization. several degrees and establish bodies of the Ancient Accepted Scottish Rite. Dismiss, PHA Scarves Plus High Definition Woven Scarves. The United Supreme Council Foundation is dedicated to transforming the lives of children, families, veterans and our aging population through improving their education, health and family economic stability. It continues to exist today as the Supreme Council, 33, Southern Jurisdiction, and its see remains in Charleston, although its residence was moved to Washington, D.C., about 1870, and it now sits at the House of the Temple. The See Most Worshipful Grand Lodge of A.F. Knight 33 rd , M.P. They would eventually consolidate and shift fealty to the Fields Faction - Supreme Council for the Northern and Western Jurisdiction (SC-NWJ). problems we have today with so many different Masonic Orders. "); see also Dkt. See Dkt. Defendants contend that the rituals of Scottish Rite Masonry are generic and available on the open market. 1895 John G. Jones, Lt. Sovereign Grand Commander of The United Supreme Council & A.M. 3501 12th Street N.E. united supreme council, 33 degree of the ancient and accepted scottish rite of freemasonry, prince hall affiliation, southern jurisdiction of the united states of america, a tennessee non-profit corporation; united supreme council 33 (thirty-three) of the ancient and accepted scottish rite of freemasonry (prince hall affiliation) southern jurisdiction u.s., grand orient at washington, district . But Plaintiffs have offered the depositions of individuals who are not members of the consuming public, as well as allegations of confusion by non-consumers such as a Wells Fargo Bank employee. Therefore, because Plaintiffs did not establish unfair competition or tortious interference with contract, the Court dismisses Plaintiffs' claims of conspiracy to commit unfair competition (Count II) and conspiracy to commit tortious interference with contract (Count VI). The United Supreme Council of the 33rd Degree for Southern and Western Jurisdictions of the United States was schismatic Scottish Rite group formed by black Chicago lawyer John G. Jones and others in 1895. . 1 at 154:20-155:1-8; 156:18-20; Ex. Additionally, there was no survey evidence of a likelihood of confusion presented.--------. Get in touch with The United Supreme Council, AASRM, 33rd And Last Degree Of Freemasonry, For The Southern and Western Masonic Jurisdiction, USA to learn more about our work and how you can get involved. Supreme Council Southern Jurisdiction. 2130, 119 L.Ed.2d 351 (1992). Corp. v.Chen Zhou Guo , No. Supreme - 1896: Henry Graham 6 at 160:17-162:3. 2023 BOARD MEETING. Va. 2003) (noting that under Virginia law, "the expectancy of remaining in business is too general to support a tortious interference claim"). 5 The trademark for Application No. Although the USSC initially agreed to the consolidations and creation of the United Supreme Council, Northern Jurisdiction (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. 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. . 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"). Va. Nov. 29, 2005). Union the year 1869, Edward M. Thomas 33 rd , John P. Costan 33 rd , John A. As such, the three Supreme Councils continued operations and expansion across the country. Copyright 19982023 The Supreme Council, 33, A. See Dkt. , Email: Plaintiffs' members purchase their dress and regalia from commercial vendors. The new Consistory shifted fealty to the Milton Fields' Supreme Council (SC-NWJ) due to relationships with Richard E. Moore and other founding members of the Fields Faction of the Shrine. See Matsushita Elec. 45 talking about this. Additional Supreme Councils were created and forcing multiple shifts in fealty. Pulis 33 rd , and Richard H. Gleaves 33 rd 215 at 1. 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. Thornton Jackson represented the Southern and Western among colored Masons, all claiming the right and authority to confer the Plaintiff has not provided, nor has the Court identified, any authority to suggest that an applicant for a trademark registration is entitled to the standing due to a registrant. This is insufficient to support a claim under Section 43 of the Lanham Act, particularly because Paragraph 66 appears in a section which culminates in Plaintiffs seeking relief "under the common law of the Commonwealth of Virginia." This fact is therefore admitted for the purposes of summary judgment. whole Fraternity. King Frederick Supreme Council at Philadelphia, Pa., and is known as the United the realms Masonic perfection, and render to him similar service as the college 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. See Potomac Conference Corp. of Seventh-Day Adventists v. Takoma Academy Alumni Ass'n , No. Lodge and the Most Worshipful Grand Lodge A. F. & A. M. These two Grand In protest, Jones created a bogus Supreme Council - Supreme Council for the Southern and Western Jurisdiction (JGJ-SC), incorporated it and styled himself as Sovereign Grand Commander after the 1895 session. With Excelsior's formation in 1889, two Consistories operated through 1896 - Prince Hall (USC-SJ) and Excelsior (USSC). 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. 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. 1114. It shows that members had membership in both Supreme Councils. and Western, Thornton A. Jackson 33 rd , James O. Bampfield 33 rd , F.A. Constitutions of 1786, regularly organized and opened a Supreme Council of the 319 at 9-11. Jackson Southern and Western 1878 - 1881, ThorntonA. Copyright Registration No. Plaintiffs acknowledged that "[t]his Plaintiff was incorrectly identified as a Tennessee non-profit corporation in the First Amended Complaint." Freemasonry for the Southern and Western Jurisdiction of the United States, Indeed, Plaintiffs completely fail to address the copyright infringement issue in their Opposition. The KDSC and KFSC consolidated in 1881 to form the United Supreme Council, AASR, PHA, Northern Jurisdiction (USC-NJ). 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. BOOK HOTEL ROOM NOW! However, both parties agree that USC-SJ is not a Tennessee corporation, and the Court declines to adopt a fact where the fact is clearly untrue simply because Defendants made an admission in their Answer. See Dkt. Gray 33 rd of Chicago, Ill., Daniel Brown 33 rd of Rosebud, Ala., W.C. Lane 33 The United Supreme Council for the Southern and Western Masonic Jurisdiction has , Cyrus G. Burton 33 rd , J.W. It is The Annual Lakeside Directory, City of Chicago The mission of the United Supreme Council, 33 of the Ancient and Accepted Scottish Rite of Freemasonry, Prince Hall Affiliation, Southern Jurisdiction of the USA is to serve as the College of Freemasonry for aspiring Master Masons seeking more light in the Scottish Rite; thereby, enhancing the knowledge base, providing the moral teachings of the Rite and enriching the brotherhood experience . M. P. Sov. 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. Grand Lodge Improved, Benevolent, Protective Order of Elks of the World v. Eureka Lodge No. of Grand Rapids, Mich., H.W. See id. 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." Revocation is a disability imposed on a corporation as a penalty. 239, 245 (4th Cir. H. Thomas Southern and Western 1869 - 1875, ThorntonA. See D.C. Code Ann. April 9 th 1881, a union was formed between the King David Supreme Council and History of the United Supreme Council AASR PHA NJ USA Inc. 1881-1998, Joseph A. Walkes Jr. 809 East 42nd Place Chicago, IL, 60653, US, 2023 Illinois Council of Deliberation PHA. Id. There The Organization of the King David Supreme Council grew out of the conferring in Philadelphia (1850) of the 33rd Degree by Count DeSaint Laurent (also, Larine) of the Supreme Council of France and the Grand Commander of the Council of Spain on David Leary, the first Black Inspector-General of the Prince Hall Scottish Rite. Baltimore , Md. Defendants distinguish themselves geographically by including "DC" in their name. ____ in the City of . and presided over by Ill. Lemuel D. Griffin, 33 rd as its M. P. Sov. , and presided over by the Ill. George W. Roper, 33 rd , M. P. Sov. D. C., and is known as the United Supreme Council for the Southern and Western 5. The Scottish Rite in the State of Illinois originates from the SC-SJ and USSC. On November 1, 1923, Freemasons from across the United States gathered in Virginia to participate in a special Masonic cornerstone ceremony. Southern and Western and other organizations which use our corporate name and also you will see that he was our Sovereign after the Southern Supreme Council United Supreme Council of the 33rd Degree for Southern and Western Jurisdiction of the United States., "33 certificate issued by the . See Dkt. 256 at 16; New Amsterdam Cas. 44 at 66, 185). 319 at 18-19 (stating in a conclusory manner and without citation to supporting record evidence that Defendants "interfered with [the] contract using the improper means of unfair competition. Bouchat v. Baltimore Ravens, Inc. , 241 F.3d 350, 353 (4th Cir. E: [email protected]. Va. 2015). The website registration will be shut down at midnight on July 7th. The district court agreed on all counts, and entered summary judgment for the defendants. Supreme Council for the Southern Jurisdiction (SC-SJ) John Grand Commander of the United Supreme Council Southern and Western Advanced Registration for the 137th Annual Session of the United Supreme Council to be held in Huntsville, AL., October 6-10, 2023. In 1881-1887, these five merged into 2 United Supreme Councils of the 33rd Degree: one for Northern Jurisdiction and one for Southern Jurisdiction. Defendant Most Worshipful Prince Hall Grand Lodge of Virginia Free and Accepted Masons and Defendant Roger Brown entered into a settlement agreement with Plaintiffs. The tests for trademark infringement and unfair competition under common law are essentially identical. See Dkt. The background of this case has been addressed at length in the pleadings and in the Court's previous order addressing Defendants' Motion to Dismiss. See Dkt. Plaintiffs' time for appeal will run from the date of this memorandum opinion. For the Southern and Western Masonic Jurisdiction U.S.A. and Canada and All of Its Departments and Auxiliaries, Established April 5, 1869. MA United Supreme Council of the 33rd Degree for Southern and Western Jurisdiction of the United States., 33 certificate issued by the United Supreme Council to Richard Theodore Greener, 1896 September 8,, https://digitalvgw.omeka.net/items/show/512. Scottish Rite Freemasonry today can be found throughout the world. The wearing of the crown is considered proper at United Supreme Council Sessions, regularly scheduled meetings, Maundy Thursday services, Easter celebrations, and other official Scottish Rite functions. There is a difference between the capacity to sue, which is the right to come into court, and the standing to sue, which is the right to relief in court. THE UNITED SUPREME COUNCIL. Meyers v. Baltimore Cty. Summary judgment is not appropriate if the resolution of material issues depends on credibility determinations. 2005 WL 7873649, at *6 (E.D. Fraternity. Va. 2016). All subsequent activities labelled Masonic by both after their suspension and expulsion are considered bogus. Grand Commander was rotated between Plaintiffs do not point to a specific portion of the work that Defendants allegedly copied. America , with relations of correspondence and amity established and the Grand Lodge split and became the present day Most Worshipful Prince Hall Grand 182; Dkt. Therefore, because Plaintiff USC-SJ has failed to establish that it has any legal existence, it has no standing to bring the claims asserted in the Amended Complaint. Here, despite extensive discovery, Plaintiffs point to only eight examples of confusion, including those identified above as not involving members of the consuming public. This, effectively, ended the presence of the USSC in Illinois.Sources: - 1897-1898: Bail S. Harris 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." States Supreme Council was set up by Baron A. Hugo de Bulow 33 rd a member of United Supreme Council A.A.S.R PHA Southern Jurisdiction USA, Inc 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. Supreme Council for the Southern Jurisdiction. Washington, D. C. since its formation in 1869, with the first members starting Council of France. 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. See Dkt. 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. 257, Ex. DKC 13-1128, 2014 WL 857947 (D. Md. David Supreme Council was set up by Count de St. Laurent 33 rd of the Supreme Collections Bureau , 2016 WL 5462722, at *2 (E.D. In See Dkt. R. Scottron of the United States Supreme Council was elected Secretary. 2. Supreme Council of the United States of America , it's Territories and Here, Plaintiff cannot enjoy a benefit derived from acts taken during the period of revocation (i.e., registering a trademark and entering into membership contracts). Smith issued an edit forbidding any member to hold membership in this African American Freemasonry & Fraternalism, For more information contact Scottish Rite Masonic Museum & Library | Van Gorden-Williams Library & Archives | 33 Marrett Road | Lexington, MA 02421 | 781-457-4109 | [email protected], 2016-2023 Scottish Rite Masonic Museum & LibraryTerms of Use, 33 certificate issued by the United Supreme Council to Richard Theodore Greener, 1896 September 8. Va. 2003) ; 17 U.S.C. 1895 The National Cyclopedia of the Colored Race, Volume 1, 1919, Clement Richardson; appointment by each of a Grand Representative near the other. Washington Mut. The court shall grant summary judgment if the movant shows that there is no genuine dispute as to any material fact and the movant is entitled to judgment as a matter of law. Supreme Council of the Northern Masonic Jurisdiction of the United States of Va. Sept. 29, 2016) (finding no standing where party had no independent legal status). America, Grand East at Philadelphia, Pa. (United States Supreme Council backed for the Southern and Western Masonic Jurisdiction of the U.S.A. and Canada as Jones incorporated the new Supreme Council using its old name (Southern and Western Jurisdiction) and incorporated Prince Hall Consistory as a JSJ-SC subordinate in 1896. Custom made scarves for any fraternity, sorority, or organization. Each Valley has up to four Scottish Rite bodies, and each body confers a set of degrees. Jurisdiction, United States of America. Statement of Unity Signing Brightens a September Day On hand to affix their names and seals to the document on September 7, 2022, were Sovereign Grand Commanders of the four mutually recognized Scottish Rite Jurisdictions in the U.S.A. Plaintiffs do not allege any contractual provision that would prevent members or subordinate bodies from withdrawing from Plaintiff USC-SJ, nor do they point to any evidence indicating that Defendants engaged in coercion, breach of fiduciary duty, misuse of insider information, or any unethical conduct to persuade members to change organizations. See Dkt. renders to the high school graduate. You have Member Dues that are outstanding. c/o M.W. 256 at 15 42; Dkt. 344. See George , 575 F.3d at 398. Revels members in 1856 and set up the Southern and Western Supreme Council in 1869. At 2001). Gray 33 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. 5, Independent Elks , 114 F.2d 46, 48 (4th Cir. degree Masons fromWashington , D.C. to first M. P. Sovereign Grand Commander. The United Supreme Council, AASRM, 33rd And Last Degree Of Freemasonry, For The Southern and Western Masonic Jurisdiction, USA emerged out of a pursuit to inspire and support the masonic community, and a desire for actions to speak louder than words. UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT FOR THE EASTERN DISTRICT OF VIRGINIA Alexandria Division. In See Commerce Funding Corp. v. Worldwide Sec. HISTORY. But the issue here is not whether Plaintiff Grand Orient could, generally speaking, bring suit during its period of dissolution, but rather whether Plaintiff can sue for an injury that allegedly occurred during its period of dissolution. Southern and Western, set up John G. Jones Consistory #1 in Washington D.C. 1864 United States New York Peter W. Ray, 3 In 1895 John G. Jones became In the absence of a registered trademark, Plaintiffs cannot claim trademark infringement under Section 32, which entitles "the registrant" to sue for trademark infringement. Grand Council Ancient Egyptian Arabic Order Nobles of the Mystic Shrine (PHA) See Dkt. Signed by Greener, John G. Jones, D.F. See U-Haul Int'l, Inc. v. WhenU.com, Inc. , 279 F.Supp.2d 723, 729 (E.D. Prince Hall Consistory was organized in 1879 in the City of Chicago by the SC-SJ and fell under the USC-SJ after 1881. two Supreme Councils of the thirty-third degree are the only true, lawful and On November 1, 1923, Freemasons from across the United States gathered in Virginia to participate in a special Masonic cornerstone ceremony. UNITED SUPREME COUNCIL, PRINCE HALL AFFILIATION, SOUTHERN JURISDICTION Grand Inspector General (GIG) ____ OR Sublime Prince (SP) ____ OR Loyal Lady ____ I, , request reinstatement in the United Supreme Council, Prince Hall Affiliation, Southern Jurisdiction. 33 rd , John W. Freeman 33 rd , L.W. P. 9(a) ; see also Definitive Res., Inc. v. United States , No. The SC-SWJ and SC-SJ consolidated to form the United Supreme Council, AASR, PHA Southern Jurisdiction (USC-SJ). In reviewing a summary judgment motion, the court must "draw all justifiable inferences in favor of the nonmoving party." The National Cyclopedia of the Colored Race, Volume 1, 1919, Clement Richardson;The Western Appeal, March 24, 1888, p.1; Several of John G. Jones' loyalists from the USC-SJ shifted fealty to the JGJ-SC. This Accepted Scottish Rite of Freemasonry for the Northern Masonic Jurisdiction of 106. united supreme council southern and western jurisdiction. Failure to respond to an argument made in a dispositive pleading results in a concession of that claim. Council of Philadelphia Pa. for the Scottish Rite degrees. See Lamparello v. Falwell , 420 F.3d 309, 312 (4th Cir. Please click the link below to pay your dues and call your Valley if you need assistance. 28. On the contrary, as described further below, the record reflects Defendants' attempts to differentiate themselves from Plaintiffs.The Court finds that the record reflects Defendants' intent to distinguish themselves from Plaintiffs' organization. The Court will not review matters previously addressed, but will turn directly to the issues raised by Defendants' Motion for Summary Judgment. Consistory. Any manual registration forms received between July 8th and July 10th will be charged a $25.00 additional late fee. (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. 2004). 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. NEW ORLEANS, LA. Defendants also interfered with the contract between Plaintiffs and their members by representing that Defendants were an extension or a branch of Plaintiffs and thus, diluting the potency and authority of membership in Plaintiffs"); see also Masco Contractor Servs. We support our Scottish Rite Masonic Fraters through various community and social events. The Court agrees. This is the Official Page of the United Supreme Council, 33, Southern. legitimate Supreme Councils among colored Masons in the United States of Its purpose is to give the Masonic student a cleaner insight into ideals, desirous to soar among the talented craftsmen of the art, and better See Grand Lodge of Improved, Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks of the World v. Grand Lodge, Improved, Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks of the World, Inc. , 50 F.2d 860, 862 (4th Cir. Amanda Renee Ledford, The Dozier Law Firm, Ryan Chester Weir, Dozier Law Firm PLLC, Washington, DC, for Defendants. an incorporated non profit corporation since 1895 in good standing in Casetext, Inc. and Casetext are not a law firm and do not provide legal advice. The founding members were upstanding pillars . R. Civ. 41. The For these reasons, and for good cause shown, the Court therefore grants summary judgment in Defendants' favor on Count I. In their Opposition to Defendants' Motion for Summary Judgment, Plaintiffs argue that they have "plead infringement as a cause of action both specifically and broadly enough to include any violations of Section 43(a), in addition to Section 32(1)."
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