Honorary Past Imperial Potentate Anthony D. Thorpe was created in Jerusalem Temple No. 4 Oasis of Baltimore, Desert of Maryland on July 19, 1997, where he served many elected and appointed seats. He was elected Illustrious Potentate of Jerusalem Temple No. 4, jumping from Assistant Rabban to Illustrious Potentate without missing a beat at the age of 33 HPIP Anthony D. Thorpe made great strides in the Temple for being one of the youngest Illustrious Potentate in the history of Jerusalem Temple No. 4. On April 2, 2004, HPIP Anthony D. Thorpe works did not go unnoticed, and he won Illustrious Potentate of the Year for the Desert of Maryland, and his Legion of Honor award. He is currently the Imperial Deputy of the Desert of Maryland.

• 2003 – Illustrious Potentate
• 2003 – Illustrious Potentate of the Year
• 2003 – Legion of Honor
• 2020 – Appointed Imperial Deputy of the Oasis [Baltimore]
• 2021 – Past Potentate Council President
• 2021 – Bestowed Honorary Past Imperial Potentate Honors
• 2022 to Present – Appointed Imperial Deputy of the Desert [Maryland]
• 2023 – Imperial Deputy of the Desert of the Year
• 2024 – Imperial Deputy of the Desert of the Year

During HPIP Anthony D. Thorpe, first year as Imperial Deputy of the Desert [Maryland] he was able to raise money to assist several families that needed assistance. Below are a few of the charity work and/or aid provided.

• Mrs. Dina Jackson – Support for the Family $500.00
• Coat Drive for the less fortunate -$1000.00
• Bea Gaddy Family Center -$2000.00 to feed families for Thanksgiving.
• Mrs. Stephine Harrington to assist after a house fire – $1000.00.
• Mr. Shadonna Bartholomew – $1000.00 sponsorship to Carnegie Hall.
• Hope and Life Outreach Center $1000.00
• The Movement Group – $500.00
• Jerusalem Temple No. 4 $500.00 Youth Pizza Party
• Misr Temple No. 213 – $500.00 for Bike Donations
• Kemet Temple No. 263 – $500.00 for Youth Donations
• Mr. Jermaine Carter – Youth Basketball – $500.00
• Brenton Smith – $500.00 House Fire.
• Eden’s Love – $2000.00 Non-profit that assist families in need.
• Hosted a Scholarship Fundraiser titled The First Ride to raise funds to assist deserving youth continue their education journey. This event raised enough money to award four [4] $1,000.00 scholarships to deserving youth.