The United Supreme Council, Ancient and Accepted Scottish Rite • Prince Hall Affiliation • Northern Jurisdiction, U.S.A.
The United Supreme Council, Ancient and Accepted Scottish Rite • Prince Hall Affiliation • Northern Jurisdiction, U.S.A.
A sisterhood of service, community, and fellowship in support of the Scottish Rite and the broader community — organized within each Orient of the Northern Jurisdiction.
About the Order
The Order of the Golden Circle is the women’s auxiliary of the United Supreme Council, 33°, Ancient & Accepted Scottish Rite of Freemasonry, Prince Hall Affiliation, Northern Jurisdiction, USA, Inc.
The Order of the Golden Circle was established in the Northern Jurisdiction after first receiving permission from Most Puissant Sovereign Grand Commander Robert L. Pendleton, 33°, who created the body in the Southern Jurisdiction in 1907.
The organization is essentially the community service oriented sisterhood of the United Supreme Council, 33°, Ancient & Accepted Scottish Rite of Freemasonry, Prince Hall Affiliation, Southern Jurisdiction, USA, Inc.
Annual Gathering
The Order of the Golden Circle meets annually during the Annual Meeting of the United Supreme Council, 33°, Ancient & Accepted Scottish Rite of Freemasonry, Prince Hall Affiliation, Northern Jurisdiction, USA, Inc.
While gathered, the Loyal Ladies participate in community, health, social activities and support related functions that are deemed charitable to the order and the public at-large.
Community
Service and charitable engagement
Health
Wellness and health-related activities
Fellowship
Social and sisterhood functions
Local Chapters
The Order of the Golden Circle is organized within each Orient (State) as an auxiliary to the Orient’s Council of Deliberation. The auxiliary organizations in each Orient are led by the Illustrious Deputy for the Orient and a State Loyal Lady Ruler.
Leadership positions are elected by the Loyal Ladies (members) within their respective Orients. Within each Orient the Loyal Ladies participate in local functions correlating to the aspects of service and charity.
Orient Leadership Structure
Illustrious Deputy for the Orient
Oversees the auxiliary at the Orient level
State Loyal Lady Ruler
Leads the Loyal Ladies within the Orient
Loyal Ladies (Members)
Elected leadership; active in local service
