The Informer: The Official Organ of USC-DC

O n December 7 - 10, 2023, the United Supreme Council Ancient and Accepted Scottish Rite for the United States of America and its Jurisdiction (USC - DC) & Order of the Golden Circle convened for its 2023 Annual Session at the Hyatt Regency New Orleans, 601 Loyola Ave, New Orleans, LA. Every event was in sync from on - site registration on the first day to the after - action review meeting held on the last. We appreciate our hosts for putting together a first - class event that showcased the very best of our Order.

Registration

The Annual Session began Thursday, December 7, 2023. Advanced and onsite registration ser- vices were on site and were hosted by our wonderful staff each day of the event. The registration staff provided support to more than 500 attendees throughout the event, which included issuing identification badges, welcome packets, and providing the schedule of events. We would like to extend our gratitude and thanks to our volunteers and congratulate them on a job well done! Thursday The first day of the Annual Session is typically administrative, but this year it was so much more. The day began in earnest with the Elected Officers meeting, the 2023 GIG Class Orientation, and the Deputies Meeting. However, it also included Lodge Helper Certification and training. The most significant event that occurred on the first day of the Annual Session was the Memorial Ser- vice held that evening. Memorial Service

The USC - DC held its memorial service for active and active Emeritus members who passed in 2023. During the memorial service, both the personal and Masonic records of each deceased

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