36 on March 28, 1972, serving as a line officer and was elected Worshipful Master of the lodge in 1979. Alistair Henderson 33 succeeded to the Council on the 23rd March 2022. 203. Grand Commander McNaughton was very attentive to fiscal responsibility during the challenges of the nations economic recession during his first triennial term. He was elected Sovereign Grand Commander in 1985. Stanley Fielding Maxwells transition to the position of Sovereign Grand Commander in 1975 was as seamless as possible since he had spent the previous 10 years as the Executive Secretary of the Supreme Council. Glattly has received several other Masonic honors including the Daniel Coxe Medal from New Jersey and the Josiah Drummond Award from Maine. He was awarded the Air Medal, and his bomber group was presented the Presidential Commendation Award. Spearheading a motivated leadership team with an abiding affection for the welfare and future of the Scottish Rite will prove to be the hallmark of Sovereign Grand Commander McNaughton. In addition there are approximately fifty Past Deputies and past members of Supreme Council who have retired. The 1860 Proceedings records that a motion was made to create a committee whose purpose was to review the way the Supreme Council operated. We welcome you and hope that the information we have shared will be informative to you. directions fromthe ALL Mighty God, your assistance and my commitment there are It is right and proper that an organisation which has existed for over one hundred and fifty years should, indeed must, continue to develop and reinvigorate itself. 245 in Otisco, New York in 1822. andCompanion (Setia-S.M.J. Because of a worsening physical condition, Illustrious Francis G. Paul, 33, decided against seeking a third term as Sovereign Grand Commander. Despite his short tenure as Sovereign Grand Commander he held this office for about 18 months Samuel Crocker Lawrences willingness to take on the challenges of the office resonates with his other contributions to the fraternity. He became an Active Member of Supreme Council in 1998. Instead, our system considers things like how recent a review is and if the reviewer bought the item on Amazon. SUPREME COUNCIL OF AMERICA - M.P. He not only worked to get the bodies up and running, but also he made several visits to assure their continued growth. In short, he was involved in all aspects of the Valleys activities. III. In addition, Johnson was a member of Waltham Chapter, R.A.M., Adoniram Council, Royal and Select Masters, and Gethsemane Commandery, Knights Templar (he later affiliated with Sir Galahad Commandery and with St. Bernard Commandery). "Our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure. Sovereign Grand Commander Supreme Council AASR Southern Jurisdiction of the United States James D. Cole, 33 Illus. In 1992, he became a member of Kora Temple A.A.O.N.M.S. It is right and proper that an organisation which has existed for over one hundred and fifty years should, indeed must, continue to develop and reinvigorate itself. After his resignation, Yates continued his service to the Scottish Rite, serving as chief ritualist until his death on December 13, 1859. During his 20 years at the helm, he established the Scottish Rites charitable program to support research into schizophrenia, the first endeavor of its kind. In the world of Freemasonry he was involved across the board, heading up three national bodies. Simson is best remembered today for his central role in establishing the New York hospital that became known as Mount Sinai Hospital. The head of the NMJ is the Sovereign Grand Commander. Supreme Council of the Northern Jurisdiction His Excellency the Most Hon. Most Puissant Sovereign Grand Commander. We ask ourselves, Who am I to be brilliant, gorgeous, talented, fabulous? 160, Elliston, Virginia, in 1987 and as Virginia's Grand Master in 2001. 33. Bro. Before this occurred, however, Brother Paul, having served in the ROTC program at Cornell, was called to active duty for World War II in April 1943. The MIll Grand Chamberlain Bro. Several endeavors were begun throughout the country to create Masonic awareness by making Masonry more visible to the public. The 130 th anniversary. And as we let our own light shine, we unconsciously give other people permission to do the same. In 1933, he was elected to the Michigan Supreme Court, where he served as a justice until his appointment as Sovereign Grand Commander, at which point, he stepped down from the bench to serve the Scottish Rite. Melvin Johnson became an Active Member of the Supreme Council in 1920 and was elected Sovereign Grand Commander in September 1933 in Boston. MOST PUISSANT SOVEREIGN GRAND COMMANDER ILLUSTRIOUS GRADY C. GRIFFIN 33,-SGIG MOST PUISSANT SOVEREIGN GRAND COMMANDER SUPREME COUNCIL OF AMERICA, INC. A.A.S.R.M. In 1991, he received the Meritorious Service Award at the NYS Council of Deliberation. We were born to make manifest the glory of God that is within us. humbly accept your vote of confidence to be your new leader. We invite you to visit our website again. M.P. After receiving two degrees from Harvard, he entered the banking field in Chicago, but returned to Medford after a short time to join his fathers business. He still served on three Supreme Council committees at the time of his death in October 1997. Covid-19 changes our socialization, affects our sensory perception, interpretation and motor functions; our emotions, memories and more. During Hurricane Sandy, Bro. This Supreme Council shall and always believe in true partnership and progress. The Office of Sovereign Grand Commander We invite you to travel the halls of history alongside Sovereign Grand Commander Samiec as we learn more of the stories behind the men that have served at the helm of the Ancient Accepted Scottish Rite for the Northern Masonic Jurisdiction of the United States of America. Johnson became a member of Walthams Monitor Lodge in 1892. United Supreme Councils Sovereign Grand Commander pays a courtesy call on the Second Murder Recorded Within Two Weeks On GB, Min. Working closely with Grand Commander Newbury, Maxwell came into office with an intimate knowledge of the Supreme Councils business. He received the 33 in Detroit in 1973, and was crowned an Active Member of the Supreme Council in 1977 in Pittsburgh. Twenty years later, he received the 33 and was elected to the Active Membership of the Supreme Council. Illustrious Robert O. Ralston, 33, was born and raised in Cincinnati, Ohio, where he attended public schools before receiving his Bachelor of Science degree in business administration from the University of Cincinnati and his MBA from Xavier University. Four years later he was raised a Master Mason in Clifton Lodge No. He was awarded the Scottish Rites 33 in 1965 and became an Active Member At Large in 1973. In 1946, Johnson himself received the award. There was a problem loading your book clubs. this website indicates that we continue to do so. At the Annual Meeting in Milwaukee in 1995, the Supreme Council ratified a resolution granting mutual recognition. Brother Samiec and his lovely wife, Gail P. Randall, have been married for 53 years and they are the proud parents of Dr. Carrie B. Samiec and also have a grandson, Nathan. Pleasant, New York, in 1800. He has served as Grand Lieutenant Commander under both Commander John William McNaughton and Commander David A. Glattly. Although both his father and grandfather were members of the craft, Ill. Bro. As Masonry began to rebound, Yates encouraged Grand Commander J.J.J. Declining health necessitated that he step down on April 20, 1909, and Henry Lynde Palmer died 17 days later. Sovereign Grand Commander IN OFFICE 1993-1996 ILL. Clarence Plummer, 33-SGIG M.P. He joined Portland Council No. The mission of The Sovereign United Supreme Council is to strengthen and develop the mind and body-through character development programs with Scripture study to promote a life-transforming tradition that empowers our members to achieve lifelong successes in their communities and benefit to contemporary society. The name of Illustrious Leon M. Abbott, 33, has lived on in the Northern Masonic Jurisdiction for several reasons, but most notably for the Abbott Scholarship Program. He moved to Pittsburgh and was named Deputy for Western Pennsylvania and Ohio. His 30 years of experience with nonprofits and businesses includes roles as auditor, founder, officer and director of numerous organizations. The State of North Carolina King David Grand Council. Brother Samiec was transferred to the high school level, teaching technical mathematics and automotive technology. L. Thomas33,Sovereign Click here to learn more about the Daneil D. Tompkins Award for Distinguished Service. It comes as no surprise, then, that he was elected Sovereign Grand Commander in 1879. He received the Scottish Rites 33 in 1863. In those pre-Depression years, the Scottish Rite found itself in a very prosperous cycle. During his tenure, he has displayed his business and managerial acumen by establishing a sound financial footing for the 32 Masonic Learning Centers for Children, now the Childrens Dyslexia Centers, and the Scottish Rite Masonic Museum & Library. ; Royal Order of Jesters, and the Royal Order of Scotland. It also analyzed reviews to verify trustworthiness. In 2011 the Supreme Council celebrates its 130 th anniversary and also brings tribute to the Romania history. He practiced law in Ohio for more than 40 years. He and his wife, Judy, have been married since 1971. Working for Cincinnati Milacron, he went on to become manufacturing manager and eventually vice president of the Service Parts Division. He served as both Grand Secretary (18021805) and Grand Master (182021) for the Grand Lodge of New York. The State of California Mt. Gourgas is rightly remembered as the Conservator of Scottish Rite Freemasonry. At the 125th anniversary of the founding of the Supreme Council, August 5, 1938, then-Sovereign Grand Commander Melvin M. Johnson stated ". Lawrence also became the first mayor of Medford serving from 1892 to 1894. Paul was born and raised in Easton, Pennsylvania. During his 11 years as Sovereign Grand Commander, Smith saw the membership and the Benevolent Fund double. Formerly the controller of the Virginia Tech Foundation, he held several administrative positions at Virginia Tech following his tenure with an international accounting firm. He also holds a masters degree in Educational Philosophy and Clinical Educational Supervision from the State University College at Oneonta, New York. He also helped with their degree work and costuming. Moriah Lodge, No. Scottish Rite Americanism Award (ROTC/JROTC) Application, Click here to learn more about the Gourgas Medal, Click here to learn more about the Daneil D. Tompkins Award for Distinguished Service. He explains that, In that year as a Millennium project each Valley reached out for candidates doing Masonic work in many fields. He enrolled at Marietta College in 1961 and received a Bachelor of Arts degree in 1965. Joseph He kept Albanys Ineffable Lodge of Perfection going. 725, Fort Wayne, Indiana. Johnson served as Vice President of the George Washington Masonic National Memorial Association in Alexandria, Virginia, from 1916 to 1920. 4, Royal and Select Masters on March 16, 1994, and was knighted in Portland Commandery No. Tompkins was the Northern Masonic Jurisdictions first Sovereign Grand Commander, serving from the formation of the Supreme Council on August 5, 1813 until his death on June 11, 1825. Raymond was raised in Amicable Lodge in Cambridge in 1818, later affiliating with St. Johns Lodge and Massachusetts Lodge. , Dimensions Baron Auguste Hugo de Bulow conferred the Scottish Rite Degrees on four brethren and created them Deputy Inspectors General, 33 rd degree, as follows: Dr. Peter W. Ray - New York Jonathan Miller - Pennsylvania, Levi Anderson - Delaware Lemuel G. Griffin - Maryland. During his term in office he saw the Scottish Rite enter the 20th century and grow stronger each decade. Your recently viewed items and featured recommendations. Grand Commander McNaughton rose rapidly through the ranks of the Scottish Rite. SOVEREIGN GRAND COMMANDERS ILL. Roy L. Prince 33-SGIG M.P. 35 on December 13, 1989. Ill. Bro. J.D. He was an Honorary Member of 23 symbolic lodges in Massachusetts and several Scottish Rite Bodies in Massachusetts, Connecticut, New York, Illinois, and Florida. To calculate the overall star rating and percentage breakdown by star, we dont use a simple average. , Item Weight He was elected Deputy for New York in 1981, and Grand Lieutenant Commander in 1982. He received the 33 in 1997; became an Active Member for Indiana in 1998; served on several key committees within the Supreme Council; became Grand Lieutenant Commander, and as such, due to the debilitating illness of Sovereign Grand Commander Webber, conducted the Annual Meeting in Grand Rapids, Michigan, in 2005. He has served as the Grand Almoner since 2015. Governance Sovereign Council Government Bodies You are a child of God. A Mason since 1983, he served as Worshipful Master of Craighill Lodge No. He demitted in 1853 and remained unaffiliated with any craft lodge for the rest of his life. The Sovereign Grand Commander or the Supreme Council is authorized to attach or detach any state or terri-tory within the general jurisdiction of this Supreme Council in which there is not a resident Sovereign Grand Inspector General to or from the Orient of any Sovereign Grand In-spector General or Deputy of the Supreme Council. Speaking both of Tompkins potential and his personal demons, a contemporary said of him, There was a time when no man in the state dared compete with him for any office . It is the mission of the Imperial Supreme Council, A.A.S.R.M., International Jurisdiction, to improve the quality of life within our communities through physical and intellectual pursuits alike, honorable living, moderation, self-reliance . Charles Iain Robert Wolrige Gordon of Esslemont 33. "A house divided against itself cannot stand. Brother Webber became of counsel to the firm in August, 2003. Glattly entered the Masonic world through DeMolay. This Supreme Council shall and always believe in true partnership and progress. It is our light, not our darkness that most frightens us. In 2003, Sovereign Grand Commander Vaughn would be elected as the 10th Sovereign Grand Commander of the United Supreme Council, Southern Jurisdiction, Prince Hall Affiliation. 2023The Sovereign United Supreme Council. He was coroneted an Honorary 33 at Philadelphia in 1981, and was elected to Active Membership on the Supreme Council in Chicago in 1992. J. Fitzpatrick 1973 to 1989 - Illustrious John H. Burns In 1912, he entertained U.S. President William Howard Taft at a dinner held in connection with the Supreme Councils annual meeting. Riccardo Patern di Montecupo - Grand Chancellor - H.E. In 2002, Illustrious Brother Webber was named the Grand Lieutenant Commander of the Supreme Council, a position in which he served until elected Sovereign Grand Commander in 2003. in Binghamton, New York, in 1961 and was Potentate in 1986. Ill. He has served on numerous Valley committees and was Deputy for New York from 2008-13. Stanley Maxwell was raised a Master Mason in Readings Good Samaritan Lodge in 1931 and, like many of the Sovereign Grand Commanders, went on to a busy and distinguished Masonic career joining the Reading Royal Arch Chapter, Melrose Council, Aleppo Temple, DeMolay, and Reading Commandery No. Past Sovereign Grand Commanders. Illustrious Brother Abbott kept the Supreme Council on a steady course, leaving the Active Members at a loss upon his untimely passing. This item cannot be shipped to your selected delivery location. Charles Iain Robert Wolrige Gordon of Esslemont 33 succeeded to the Supreme Council on the 25th June 2003. In 1876, at the age of 21, he headed west to Detroit where he started working as a clerk, and eventually started his own successful foundry. Clayton Watson, 33 The Puissant Lieutenant Grand Commander III. However, he resigned his judgeship in 1874 to become president of Northwestern Mutual Insurance Company. Actually, who are younotto be? Despite his impressive resume, Tompkins was hampered by a debilitating fight with alcoholism, which brought him both ill health and financial problems. OFFICIAL COMMUNIQUE Elections for the office of Sovereign Grand Commander. Please try again. He is also a Past Provincial Grand Master of the Provincial Grand Lodge of Aberdeen City, a Past Provincial Grand Master of Aberdeen and Kincardine of The Royal Order of Scotland and is currently Grand Sovereign of The Grand Imperial Council of Scotland. He stayed briefly with them in Boston then moved to New York City where he first worked as an accountant and later prospered as a merchant. All Rights Reserved. SOVEREIGN GRAND COMMANDER. Supreme Council has also given Honorary membership to thirteen deserving brethren, 10 of whom have already served on the Supreme Council or as a Deputy, the 33 has also been conferred on the thirty three Serving Deputies worldwide. While many men might aspire to become Sovereign Grand Commander, Stevens did not. Giving a world wide total of Ninety Three 33 Free and Accepted Masons under the auspices of the Supreme Council for Thirty-Third and Last Degree of the Ancient and Accepted Scottish Rite for Scotland. Brother Webber was created an Honorary Member of the Supreme Council, 33, at Boston on September 30, 1987. He was later president of the Research Design and Development Corporation, before he accepted the position of vice president of manufacturing with the Mazak Corporation in 1990. The Most Honourable Order of the Crown of Johor (Malay: Darjah Mahkota Johor Yang Amat Mulia) is an Order of chivalry awarded by the Sultan of Johor.It was first instituted on July 31, 1886. Smith was made a Master Mason in Toledos Sanford L. Collins Lodge No. The MIll Grand Chancellor Bro. Stevens was born in Canton, Connecticut in 1855. In other words, he ended the meeting without scheduling another. Melvin Maynard Johnson has been and still is considered by most Masonic scholars to have been the greatest American Mason of the 20th century. Lawrence also became the driving force behind the establishment of the Permanent Fund, which was fully organized by 1875. He served as Deputy for Massachusetts from 1909 to 1911, Grand Lieutenant Commander from 1910 to 1921, and Sovereign Grand Commander from 1921 until 1932. Unfortunately, just as Yates received his 33 degree, the anti-Masonic movement was reaching its peak and many lodges, as well as the Supreme Council, curtailed their activities. Abstract of Proceedings of the Supreme Council of Sovereign Grand Inspectors General of the Thirty-third and Last Degree of the Ancient Accepted Scottish Rite of Freemasonry for the Northern Masonic Jurisdiction of the United States of America. His valuable contributions to the Northern Masonic Jurisdiction began soon after. . During this time, he also served in the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve. It is my pleasure to offer a warm welcome to the website for the Supreme Council for Scotland of the Ancient and Accepted Scottish Rite. MP Sovereign Grand Commander Bro. He was also active in the Shrine, Red Cross of Constantine, and DeMolay. Welcome to the website of The United Supreme Council of Sovereign Grand Inspectors General of the Thirty-Third and Last Degree. Allocution of the Sovereign Grand Commander of the Supreme Council of the 33rd Degree. He received his Scottish Rite degrees in the Valley of Cincinnati in the fall of 1967, and served as Thrice Potent Master of Gibulum Lodge of Perfection. He served the Great Priory of Scotland as Grand Mareschal for 14 years before retiring in 1998 with the Rank of Knight Commander of the Temple. Illustrious Ronald A. Seale, 33 Sovereign Grand Commander: Just as a Grand Lodge is the governing body for Masons in each jurisdiction, so a Supreme Council is the governing body for Scottish Rite Masons and charters all subordinate bodies. Lieutenant of the Grand Master Fra' John T. Dunlap. Grand Commander, I the Supreme Council of the Thirty-third degree for the Southern Jurisdiction of the United States of America (Mother Supreme Council of the World) whose See is at Charleston in the State of South Carolina. Newbury was also instrumental in establishing the Northern Masonic Jurisdictions membership magazine, The Northern Light, in 1970, as well as the founding of the Scottish Rite Masonic Museum & Library which opened its doors in 1975. According to the Constitution, as the religious Superior and Sovereign, he must fully dedicate himself to the development of the works of the Order and to set an example of living by Christian principles, to all the members of the Order. That came to an end with the Union of 1867. We are all meant to shine, as children do. Raymond served as head of many Masonic bodies, including the office of Grand Master of the Grand Lodge of Massachusetts (18491851). In his farewell address on September 4, 1851, he gave his reasons: 25 years of service (including the seven immediately previous when he took on greatly increased activity); not wanting to prevent other true and worthy Brethren from advancement, and the location of his residence, which was a long distance from the jurisdictions headquarters. In addition to Ill. His Excellency the Most Hon. Despite taking office at the age of 60, Henry Lynde Palmer held the office of Sovereign Grand Commander longer than any other man in the Northern Masonic Jurisdiction 30 years. In his business life Josiah Hayden Drummond was a lawyer and politician. We will obtain this through constant work and sacrifice. Using your mobile phone camera - scan the code below and download the Kindle app. Illustrious Bro. John F. Herrick 33 succeeded to the Council on the 22nd March 2006. George Bushnell was born in Roanoke, Virginia in 1887. ).Male recipients of these royal awards, the Dato' Sri . Palmer was active in the York Rite as well, eventually serving as Grand High Priest of Wisconsin, Most Illustrious Grand Master of the Grand Council of Royal and Select Masters of Wisconsin, and Grand Commander of the Grand Commandery of Wisconsin. At a young age he was raised in Waterville Lodge No. It claims that all other Supreme Councils and Subordinate Bodies of the Scottish Rite are derived from it. James D. Cole, 33 was elected Grand Commander of the Ancient & Accepted Scottish Rite of Freemasonry for the Southern Jurisdiction of the United States of America at the 2019 Biennial Session of the Supreme Council 33, SJ, USA. Illustrious Brother Webber was a member of the First Parish Congregational Church, United Church of Christ, in Yarmouth. Later in Smiths term, the Supreme Council marked both the jurisdictions 100th anniversary and the 50th anniversary of the Union of 1867. Bro. Appendant Bodies. It allowed the museum rebuild its exhibition showcasing the Battle of Lexington and Concord and the start of the Revolutionary War. The Museum & Library opened just a few months before Maxwell took office as Sovereign Grand Commander and the buildings auditorium was named in his honor in 1983. He also served as Provincial Grand Master of the Provincial Grand Lodge of Edinburgh between 2012 and 2017 and is currently Deputy Grand Master and Governor of the Royal Order of Scotland. Prime Minister Davis Highlights His Governments Accomplishments, Revenue, During Mid-Year Budget Job Fair slated for this Saturday at Flamingo Gardens Community Park, 200 Foreign Nationals repatriated from New Providence. The burden of diplomacy and peace requires allies who will listen to each other, learn from each other, and most of all trust one another. Today, Lawrences memory lives on, both through his contributions to the Scottish Rite, and at the Grand Lodge of Massachusetts, which named its library after him.
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