Ill. Layton Swinney, 33° Supreme King Solomon's and Patrons Council

Ill. Karon L. Wheeler, 33° - Supreme King Solomon

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Phase I · September-October 2026

Know Your Foundation.

Identity first. History second.

September 2026

Who Are We? Purpose & Identity

Why does the King Solomon's Council exist?

Lesson purpose: Establish the Council's purpose and the standard of conduct expected of a Prince, while reserving detailed Patron and Council-Palace instruction for later phases.

Study topics

  • Why the King Solomon's Council exists within IFAMM.
  • The Council as a brotherhood founded upon wisdom, righteous judgment, humility, leadership, and service.
  • Service rather than title as the foundation of a King Solomon.
  • A basic introduction to the Council's connection with the Queen of the South Palace.
  • Wisdom, Strength, Beauty, and Service as principles to be lived.
  • What should distinguish a Prince in conduct, leadership, and service.

Scripture

  • Proverbs 4:7 — “Wisdom is the principal thing; therefore get wisdom.”
  • Mark 10:43 — “Whosoever will be great among you, shall be your minister.”
  • Micah 6:8 — Do justly, love mercy, and walk humbly with God.

Council application

Membership should produce visible wisdom, integrity, humility, mentorship, and service.

Discussion / Activity

Complete: “A King Solomon is more than a title because…” Then develop a group definition of the standard expected of a Prince.

October 2026

Where Did We Come From? History & Lineage

What foundation did we inherit?

Lesson purpose: Trace the Council's development and Supreme King Solomon lineage through a factual historical study.

Study topics

  • 1967: establishment of the Queen of the South Degree and Princess Dorothy Riley as first Supreme Queen Bathsheba.
  • 1968: Prince James Smith appointed first Supreme King Solomon.
  • 1972: charter and developing organizational foundation.
  • The historical presence of Worthy Patrons before the Council became an independent body.
  • 1997: movement toward organized Councils and James Alexander's role in developing the framework.
  • Chronological study of the Supreme King Solomon lineage and each administration's milestones.
  • 1999-2017: Ill. Layton Swinney, 33° and major Council developments.
  • 2017-2025: Ill. Floyd Jenkins Jr., 33° and continued development.
  • 2025-present: current administration and the 2026 official chartering of the Ill. Layton Swinney, 33° Supreme King Solomon's & Patrons Council.

Scripture

  • Deuteronomy 32:7 — Remember the days of old and the years of many generations.
  • Psalm 78:4 — Show the generation to come the praises of the Lord.
  • Proverbs 22:28 — “Remove not the ancient landmark, which thy fathers have set.”

Council application

Members cannot properly preserve an institution whose history they do not know.

Discussion / Activity

Use the Supreme King Solomon lineage graphic as a timeline. Assign administrations and identify the milestone each added.

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