Note: Ladies and other guests are invited to observe all ceremonies except Wednesday's conferral of the Thirty-third Degree, which is open only to Thirty-third Degree Inspectors General Honorary and Thirty-third Degree Elects.

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 30

2:00 p.m. Vesper Service, Performing Arts Center, Charleston Convention Center
Dr. W. Kenneth Lyons, Jr., 33°, Grand Chaplain
Assisted by Dr. A. Robert Nix, 32°

Reception following in the Ballroom of the Charleston Convention Center

5:00 p.m. Opening of Bicentennial Commemorative Exhibit Charleston Museum
(by printed invitation only); Museum hours are regularly 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday.

MONDAY, OCTOBER 1

8:00 a.m. Registration – Charleston Convention Center (Business attire and cap should be worn.)

Bus/van transportation is available from selected major hotels to the Convention Center and for return trip in the afternoon. (Bus route will be published.)

9:00 a.m. Opening Session and Roll Call of the Supreme Council – Charleston Coliseum, Charleston Convention Center

Greetings by the Honorable R. Keith Summey, Mayor of the City of North Charleston, S.C.

Introduction of Grand Masters and Distinguished Guests by Ill. John E. Moyers, 33°, Grand Master of Ceremonies and S.G.I.G. in Kentucky, assisted by Ill. H. Douglas Lemons, Past Lt. Gr. Cmdr. and S.G.I.G. in California, and Ill. William B. Brunk, 33°, S.G.I.G. in North Carolina

Welcome by M.W. G. Kent Elkins, 33°, Grand Master of Masons in South Carolina

Address by General Walter E. Boomer, 33°, USMC (Ret.), President and Chief Executive Officer of Rogers Corp.

Presentation of Allocution by Sovereign Grand Commander C. Fred Kleinknecht, 33°

Committee Reports

12:00 p.m. Luncheon for All Brethren, Ladies, and Guests, Ballroom, Charleston Convention Center (No assigned seating)

1:30 p.m. General Session Reconvenes

Grand Oration by Ill. Robert L. Goldsmith, 33°, Grand Orator and S.G.I.G. in Florida

Tribute to the Illustrious Dead by Ill. Jack E. Nixson, 33°, Grand Almoner, S.G.I.G. in Wyoming, and Chairman of Committee on Obituaries

Introduction of Guests, Continued

Committee Reports, Continued

4:00 p.m. Book Signing – Lobby, Charleston Convention Center

8:00 p.m. Gala Concert – Mel Tillis Show in the Charleston Coliseum, Charleston Convention Center (Business attire is preferred.)

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 2

10:00 a.m. Scottish Rite Research Society General Membership Meeting – All Welcome; Performing Arts Center, Convention Center Speakers: Ill. James T. Tresner, 33°, G.C., Ill. Robert G. Davis, 33°
Subject: A Mason Travels Back in Time to Converse with Albert Pike about Important Issues in Masonry Today

12:00 p.m. Book Signing – Lobby, Charleston Convention Center

Lunch on Your Own

2:00 p.m. Observances at Five Bicentennial Sites (Informal attire, some walking)

Evening Events: Various Orients Will Host Dinners for Their Honor Men, Ladies, and Guests.

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 3

10:00 a.m. Investiture of the Rank and Decoration of Knight Commander of the Court of Honour, Charleston Coliseum, Convention Center
Exemplar Designate: J. Howard Coble, 32°, K.C.C.H. Elect, U.S. Congressman from North Carolina (Elects, Black Tie; Observers, Dark Suit and Cap)

12:00 p.m. Book Signing – Lobby, Charleston Convention Center

Lunch on Your Own

2:00 p.m. Conferral of the Thirty-third Degree, Performing Arts Center in the Charleston Convention Center
Exemplar Designate: Roy L. Clark, 33° Elect, Entertainer and Country Music Singer (Elects, Black Tie; Observers, Dark Suit and Cap. Thirty-third Degree identification card required for admittance.)

Prior to the Conferral Ceremony Thirty-third Degree Elects should present proof of payment of fee. Fees may be paid in the lobby of the Performing Arts Center.

7:00 p.m. Gala Banquet, Charleston Convention Center; Admission is by ticket only. (Black Tie)
Master of Ceremonies: Alan K. Simpson, 33°, G.C., Former U.S. Senator from Wyoming;
Guest Speaker: Michael A. Richards, 33°, Actor and Masonic Scholar