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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, Southern Jurisdiction, USA, Inc.  The organization was founded in 1907 by then-Lt. Grand Commander and III.  Deputy of the District of Columbia Robert Pendleton, 33° and his wife, and organized by III. Andrew Laster, 33°, as the official auxiliary of the United Supreme Council, 33°, Ancient & Accepted Scottish Rite of Freemasonry, Prince Hall Affiliation, Southern Jurisdiction, USA, Inc.

While the organization serves as a quasi-social organization and outlet for the mothers, wives, widows, daughters and sisters, it 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.  The Order of the Golden Circle is also organized with Orient (State) organizations that are led by State Loyal Lady Rulers. The leadership positions are elected by the Loyal Ladies (members) within their respected Orients.  Within each Orient the Loyal Ladies participate in local functions correlating to the aspects of service and charity.


The Tennessee State Assembly, Order of the Golden Circle, was organized August 2, 1964, during the Tennessee Council of Deliberation in the city of Nashville, Tennessee at Tennessee State University.  Illustrious John G. Lewis, Jr., Sovereign Grand Commander, A.A.S.R., S.J. and Illustrious R.T. Butler, Deputy for the Orient of the State of Tennessee were also present to help organize the Tennessee State Assembly.  The Loyal Ladies, met in the Student Union Building of Tennessee State University, at 9:00 a.m.  It was decided that the State Assembly would become one to promote the welfare of less fortunate people.   Projects mentioned were housing and daycare facilities.   On that day officers were elected to represent the newly formed state assembly.

                                                  Officers elected for the 1964 – 66:

Loyal Lady Thelma B. Fritz . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  State Loyal Lady Ruler

Loyal Lady Susie M. McKinney . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . State Associate Loyal Lady Ruler

Loyal Lady Mary Lemon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . State Priestess

Loyal Lady Mary Sadler  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . State Guide

Loyal Lady Juanita Allen  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . State Treasurer

Loyal Lady Mary B. Lincoln . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . State Secretary

Loyal Lady Nannie E. Wilkins . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .State Herald

Loyal Lady Viola Robinson . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  . . .  State Standard Bearer

Loyal Lady Johnnie Jenkins . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  State Inner Guard

Loyal Lady Mary Singleton  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . State Outer Guard

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  • Home
  • About
    • Order of the Golden Circle . . . . Our Foundation
    • RT Butler COA . . . . Our Beginning
    • Deputies of the Orient
    • SGLLRs
    • RT Butler Officers
    • Local Assemblies
    • Contact Us
  • Conference Info
    • 2025 Call
    • 2025 COA Registration
  • Gallery
    • USC Past Activities
    • RT Butler Community Service/Outreach
  • Events Calendar
  • LLR/ Secretary Portal
  • Members Portal
  • "Golden Highlight"