On his blog Toward Ecosophy, JMG has reported the death of John Gilbert, who was instrumental in helping JMG revive the order and who I believe originated the SOP. You can read JMG’s post here:
John Gilbert was instrumental in the continuance of AODA, and this is a major loss for our order. I was able to speak with him a few years before he passed and it was a very fascinating conversation. He had so much wisdom to share. Much of our current tradition is thanks to John Gilbert preserving it and passing it on.
Personally, I have been thinking alot about how the practices and the unique perspectives of Occultists can be so easily lost and forgotten…A record of conversations with such individuals who have lived lives of intent and contemplation is important.
Maybe a write up of your conversation with Mr. Gilbert, in the future, may be possible.