SOVEREIGN GRAND COMMANDER. In his business life Josiah Hayden Drummond was a lawyer and politician. 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. "Our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure. Raymond served as head of many Masonic bodies, including the office of Grand Master of the Grand Lodge of Massachusetts (18491851). within my power to move our organization to a higher level. He has served as Grand Lieutenant Commander under both Commander John William McNaughton and Commander David A. Glattly. Download the free Kindle app and start reading Kindle books instantly on your smartphone, tablet, or computer - no Kindle device required. The 1860 Proceedings records that a motion was made to create a committee whose purpose was to review the way the Supreme Council operated. for the United States Of America, its territories and dependencies. In between he served as a state senator. in Lewiston, Maine. Lieutenant of the Grand Master Fra' John T. Dunlap. 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. Bushnell died while serving as Grand Commander, suffering a fatal cerebral hemorrhage the night after conferring the 33 at the Supreme Councils 1965 Annual Meeting in Cleveland. In their History of the Supreme Council, 33, NMJ, George A. Newbury, 33, and Louis L. Williams, 33, called Killian Van Rensselaer the St. On August 27, 1761, the French Grand Lodge at Paris (the Grand and Sovereign Lodge of St. John of Jerusalem), acting with a body of the superior degrees (the Council of the Emperors of the East and West, Sovereign cossais Mother Lodge), issued a patent to Morin as a Grand Inspector, "authorizing and empowering him to establish perfect and He established the policy of official visitation to the subordinate bodies, bringing home to individual members a clearer vision of the fraternal impact of the Scottish Rite. In 1804, he was elected to the U.S. House of Representatives, but resigned in order to accept an appointment as associate justice of the New York Supreme Court. His 1924 book, The Beginnings of Freemasonry in America, remains an important work today. Raymond was raised in Amicable Lodge in Cambridge in 1818, later affiliating with St. Johns Lodge and Massachusetts Lodge. Sovereign Grand Commander IN OFFICE 1996-2010 ILL. Ronald A. Warren, 33-SGIG M.P. 2023The Sovereign United Supreme Council. This Grand Commander, through his vision, dedication, and energy, effected many changes at a time that brought much recognition to the status of the Northern Masonic Jurisdiction. . Grand Commander McNaughton was very attentive to fiscal responsibility during the challenges of the nations economic recession during his first triennial term. The MIll Grand Secretary General Alexander Galbraith 33, is the 16th person to serve the Council in that capacity. 33, Royal and Select Masters, and in the Knights Templar, eventually elected Grand Commander of Ohio. Cory McPhatter, 33 The Illustrious Grand Secretary of the H.E. Illustrious Robert O. Ralston, 33, was installed as Sovereign Grand Commander and youthful successor to Illustrious Brother Paul on September 1, 1993. SOVEREIGN GRAND COMMANDERS ILL. Roy L. Prince 33-SGIG M.P. He then went on to the State University College at Buffalo, earning a Bachelor of Science degree in education. 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. And as we let our own light shine, we unconsciously give other people permission to do the same. He was one of only three incumbents in the history of the Northern Masonic Jurisdiction to pass away while holding office. During his term in office he saw the Scottish Rite enter the 20th century and grow stronger each decade. M.P. Pleasant, New York, in 1800. Ill. Alvin K. Wilkins, 33 LIEUTENANT GRAND COMMANDER. 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. 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. relieved Dr. Elizabeth Moore, National Supreme Council Grand Matron and 17 Grand Matrons from the National Supreme Council which created a split in the organization. Named Illustrious Lieutenant Grand Commander in 1843, Yates became Sovereign Grand Commander in 1851 when Gourgas resigned. We are all meant to shine, as children do. On behalf of the Supreme Council, 33, A.& A.S.R. ABOUT the World Conference on Civilizations and Welfare of the Human Family. Sister Susie C. Blunt Supreme Grand Matron. It also analyzed reviews to verify trustworthiness. Like most of his predecessors in the office of Sovereign Grand Commander, Smith was active in other Masonic groups, including Toledo Council No. SUPREME COUNCIL OF AMERICA, INC. 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. Life itself is shaped by the commitments that we make and by our ability to maintain them. He was raised as a Master Mason in Casco Lodge No. At the August 1860 meeting of the Supreme Council, Sovereign Grand Commander Edward A. Raymond flamed out of control according to Brothers Newbury and Williams in their book. He refused to be considered as a candidate for Sovereign Grand Commander, when the term ended in 1933 and was made the first Honorary Past Sovereign Grand Commander, an honor which he did accept. Simson was born in Danbury, Connecticut in 1780. Although he ended his term as Sovereign Grand Commander in 1921, Smith continued his participation in Freemasonry until his death in 1935. Twenty years later, he received the 33 and was elected to the Active Membership of the Supreme Council. BUTLER, 33 GRAND MINISTER OF STATE MAURICE LUCAS, 33 GRAND TREASURER-GENERAL H:.E L. KEN COLLINS, II, 33 GRAND SECRETARY-GENERAL H:.E WALTER GULLEY, 33 GRAND AUDITOR-GENERA SILAS WILLIAMS, 33 ASST . He was responsible for the founding of 14 Lodges of Perfection, 13 Councils, and two Consistories. He was also Grand Master of the Grand Lodge of Wisconsin for four years twice in the 1850s and twice in the 1870s. Council Member Steven Vargas was first elected to the Brea City Council in November 2014, re-elected in 2018 and 2022, . Simson served as Lieutenant Grand Commander under Tompkins, and became Sovereign Grand Commander upon Tompkinss death in 1825. 2. the dissolution of the present Sovereign Council; 3. the constitution of a provisional Sovereign Council, consisting of the following members - H.E. This Supreme Council shall and always believe in true partnership and progress. Born in 1871 in Waltham, Massachusetts, Johnson later attended Tufts College (now University) and Boston University Law School, receiving his law degree in 1895. 203. : As Masonry began to rebound, Yates encouraged Grand Commander J.J.J. William A. Perry 33 succeeded to the Council on the 23rd March 2022. He is also a Past Provincial Grand Master of the Provincial Grand Lodge of Glasgow having served from 2009 to 2014. Ill. From 1826 until his sudden elevation to Acting Sovereign Grand Commander, Stevens served as Grand Lieutenant Commander under Leon Abbott. 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. During his 11 years as Sovereign Grand Commander, Smith saw the membership and the Benevolent Fund double. Covid-19 changes our socialization, affects our sensory perception, interpretation and motor functions; our emotions, memories and more. Gourgas was born in Switzerland to a family of French Huguenots, spent much of his youth in London, and later moved with several family members to America in 1803. 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. He served as Governor of New York (18071817) and Vice President of the United States (181725) under James Monroe. One of Maxwells most notable achievements as Executive Secretary was his work overseeing the construction of the Scottish Rite Masonic Museum & Library in Lexington, Massachusetts. About 4 months after the Cleveland body was chartered, Commander Ray and Illustrious Reason instituted Red Rose Chapter of Rose Croix No. The foundation he built and the stability he created led to closer relations with the Southern Jurisdiction and, eventually, with all Scottish Rite jurisdictions of the world. He earned a Juris Doctor Degree in 1969. Simson was created a Sovereign Grand Inspector General, 33, by Emanuel De La Motta on August 5, 1813 at the organization of the Northern Masonic Jurisdictions Supreme Council. Appendant Bodies. He also belonged to the York Rite Bodies; the Red Cross of Constantine; Syrian Temple, A.A.O.N.M.S. When, after 11 months, Melvin Maynard Johnson was elected as the new Grand Commander, the Supreme Council paid Stevens the homage of electing him as its first Honorary Past Sovereign Grand Commander. Bro. In November 1943, he married his high school sweetheart, Lillian Elizabeth (Bette) Grube, with whom he had four sons and a daughter. Commander Glattly helped achieve just that -- and in the midst of a global pandemic no less. In 1849 he moved his family to Wisconsin. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Grand Commander & CEO Tel: Post Office Box 642 Email. Melvin Johnson became an Active Member of the Supreme Council in 1920 and was elected Sovereign Grand Commander in September 1933 in Boston. Four years later he was raised a Master Mason in Clifton Lodge No. Van Rensselaer was chosen as Lt. Grand Commander and William B. Hubbard was elected to succeed Raymond. 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. Stanley Fielding Maxwell continued to oversee the fraternity until 1985, providing leadership and working to increase membership and continue a stable financial footing. 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. 396 in 1876. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions that are true to the original work. 36 on March 28, 1972, serving as a line officer and was elected Worshipful Master of the lodge in 1979. The Supreme Council for the Thirty-Third and Last Degree of the Ancient and Accepted Scottish Rite for Scotland and the Dominions and Dependencies of the British Crown and other Parts of the World consists of nine members, all of whom are expert and prominent Free and Accepted Masons in Scotland and hold the 33 of Grand Inspector General. Joseph The Northern Masonic Jurisdiction was founded in 1813 when a group of New York Masons under the leadership of Antoine Bideaud received a charter from the Supreme Council in Charleston, SC. You're listening to a sample of the Audible audio edition. He demitted in 1853 and remained unaffiliated with any craft lodge for the rest of his life. He was elected Commander-in-Chief of Maine Consistory in October 1993. Ill. Bro. Smiths term as Sovereign Grand Commander, from 1910 to 1921, had its fair share of celebratory events. He was also an Honorary Member of the Supreme Councils of the Southern Jurisdiction, England, Wales, and the dependencies of the British Crown, Scotland, Canada and Mexico. But, due to increasing age, Lawrence made it clear that he would serve only until the 1910 Annual Meeting. . He was elected and served as Grand Master of the Grand Lodge of Massachusetts from 1917 to 1919. It allowed the museum rebuild its exhibition showcasing the Battle of Lexington and Concord and the start of the Revolutionary War. He held that position until 1908. All Rights Reserved. Killian Van Rensselaer was born in Greenbush, New York, a member of the famous Knickerbocker family. , Paperback Moriah Lodge, No. 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. 33. He is also a member of Amsterdam Lodge No. The MIll Grand Sword Bearer Bro. 6 in 1826. Palmer was born in Pennsylvania in 1819, but moved to Albany, New York, in his teens where he later studied the law and started a practice in West Troy. 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. He became an Active Member of the Supreme Council in 1845, as it was re-activated following the anti-Masonic period. David A. Glattly, Sovereign Grand Commander of the Scottish Rite, NMJ, describes himself as just a DeMolay boy from Clifton, New Jersey. He was born in Paterson, NJ, on August 10, 1953, but grew up in Clifton, where he lived up to and including his college years. On November 30, 1864, in the City of New York, Baron August Hugo de Bulow, Sovereign Grand Inspector General, and an active member of the Supreme Council of France, A.A.S.R., organized a Supreme Council of the State of New York, which title was subsequently changed to the Supreme Council Of Sovereign Grand Inspectors General, of the 33rd and last degree of the A.A.S.R. 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. Grand Commander Cole served as Grand Master of the Grand Lodge of Virginia in 2001. His Excellency the Most Hon. After his resignation, Yates continued his service to the Scottish Rite, serving as chief ritualist until his death on December 13, 1859. "A house divided against itself cannot stand. He was also offered a position on the bench of the Maine Supreme Court, opting instead to remain as a practicing attorney. 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. 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. It is our light, not our darkness that most frightens us. After serving the Council for 19 years he became Sovereign Grand Commander on 23rd March 2022. Later in Smiths term, the Supreme Council marked both the jurisdictions 100th anniversary and the 50th anniversary of the Union of 1867. Brother Paul died in 1996. , Kessinger Publishing, LLC (September 10, 2010), Language Charles Iain Robert Wolrige Gordon of Esslemont 33. He became a Master Mason in 1820, in Morton Lodge No. After graduating from Cornell, he began work for IBM for which he had a very successful career as the president of the manufacturing division and finally as the corporate resident manager. 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. In other words, he ended the meeting without scheduling another. He also served as Provincial Grand Master of the Provincial Grand Lodge of Dunbartonshire between 2002 and 2007. ", It gives me great pleasure to welcome you to. Puissant Sovereign Grand Commander, I pledge to you that I will do. SUPREME COUNCIL OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA OF SOVEREIGN GRAND INSPECTORS GENERAL OF THE THIRTY THIRD AND LAST DEGREE, ANCIENT ACCEPTED SCOTTISH RITE FREE MASONS, EAST-WEST is a District Of Columbia General Business filed on April 21, 2005. 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 ". M.P. He also helped with their degree work and costuming. 72 in Mt. Johnson served as Vice President of the George Washington Masonic National Memorial Association in Alexandria, Virginia, from 1916 to 1920. For we are people of improbable hope building on our common history and seizing our common destiny. Our future is bright, and we must be ready to face the challenges before us. OFFICIAL COMMUNIQUE Elections for the office of Sovereign Grand Commander. Lawrence was born in Medford, Massachusetts, in 1832, and went on to attend Harvard University. 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. He then joined his father Illustrious John Willard McNaughton, 33, an Active Emeritus member of the Supreme Council in operating the All Rite Distributing Company, Inc. 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. III. He was educated in the public schools of Keene, New Hampshire; Massachusetts Institute of Technology; Harvard College, and Harvard Law School. In the Scottish Rite Valley of Fort Wayne, he presided as Thrice Potent Master of Fort Wayne Lodge of Perfection beginning in 1996. He was educated in the public schools of North Kingston, Rhode Island. He will be remembered for his dedication to bringing about a National Masonic Renewal program in 1987. Sorry, there was a problem loading this page. He made it his task to heal all the rifts between members and officers of the past regimes, combining competing bodies, creating bodies where there were none, and establishing a set of Constitutions amenable to both sides. The MIll Grand Chamberlain Bro. He joined the Scottish Rite in the Valley of Boston in 1896, where he would eventually serve as Thrice Potent Master of Boston-Lafayette Lodge of Perfection in 1904 and 1905. GREETINGS, . Ill. His valuable contributions to the Northern Masonic Jurisdiction began soon after. Brother Samiec was coroneted a Sovereign Grand Inspector General, 33 Honorary Member of the Supreme Council in Cincinnati, Ohio, on September 29, 1998. Sovereign Grand Commander's Medal For Distinguished Service The Sovereign Grand Commander may, at his discretion, bestow his personal award upon a deserving Masonic or Scottish Rite Brother whom he considers to have rendered outstanding distinguished and exemplary service to the Masonic fraternity at large. 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. sovereign grand inpector general of virginia ancient and accepted scottish rite of freemasonry southern jurisdiction of the united states of america. 2023 Supreme Council, AASR, NMJ, USA. 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 . Our On the state level, he was a trustee of the Maine Conference, United Church of Christ. Yates received the 33 on October 24, 1825. 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. , ISBN-10 In addition he has served as Grand Master Mason of the Grand Lodge of Scotland between 2009 and 2018 and as First Grand Principal of the Supreme Grand Royal Arch Chapter of Scotland from 2004 to 2009. The Registered Agent on file for this company is William T. Gray III and . He has served on numerous Valley committees and was Deputy for New York from 2008-13. It's not just in some of us; it's in everyone. Lieutenant of the Grand Master Fra' John T. Dunlap. 160, Elliston, Virginia, in 1987 and as Virginia's Grand Master in 2001. ill alan w. adkins biography orient officers David M. Thomson 33 succeeded to the Council on the 18th October 2017. Tompkins became a Mason in Hiram Lodge No. Most Puissant Sovereign Grand Commander. 4, Royal and Select Masters on March 16, 1994, and was knighted in Portland Commandery No. Whatever reason you have either chosen to peruse our website or simply found us by chance I trust you will find it of interest. The MIll Grand Captain of the Guard Bro. This Supreme Council shall and always believe in true partnership and progress. . 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. At the Annual Meeting in Milwaukee in 1995, the Supreme Council ratified a resolution granting mutual recognition. All Rights Reserved. 7 in Cincinnati in August 1883. When Palmer first took office, the Permanent Fund (which had been established in 1872) had a balance of $16,000. They have two children, Michelle Marie Sellers, and Illustrious Brother John Brian McNaughton, 33. and House of the Temple in Washington, DC of which: Ill. Ronald A Seale, 33 Sovereign Grand Commander "Faith is confidence in what we hope for and assurance about what we do not see". John Henry Cowles, Sovereign Grand Commander of the Supreme Council (Mother Council of the World) of the Inspectors General Knights Commanders of the House of the Temple of Solomon of the Thirty-third Degree of the Ancient and Accepted Scottish Rite of Free-masonry of the Southern Jurisdiction of the United States of America, and Sovereign Grand Inspector General in Kentucky . Nebo Grand Council. He served as both Grand Secretary (18021805) and Grand Master (182021) for the Grand Lodge of New York. This item cannot be shipped to your selected delivery location. . After viewing product detail pages, look here to find an easy way to navigate back to pages you are interested in. If we have lost sight of our oath, our frontline responders reminds us every day! Glattly was point man for the Scottish Rite as the fraternity provided relief for so many of our members during that tragedy. 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. Although both his father and grandfather were members of the craft, Ill. Bro. He attended the Admiral Farragut Naval Academy, before moving on to Cornell University where he graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree in mechanical engineering. He was an Honorary Member of 23 symbolic lodges in Massachusetts and several Scottish Rite Bodies in Massachusetts, Connecticut, New York, Illinois, and Florida. 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. He was also a member of the Royal Order of Scotland, elected Provincial Grand Master for 191416, and an Honorary Member of the Grand Lodge of that order. Petrie served as Deputy for the Province of Scotland North East from 2001 to 2011. With In 1863, they merged with the Cerneau group known as the Hays Council. humbly accept your vote of confidence to be your new leader. After the war, he returned to Cornell, where he received athletic and scholastic honors, including the prestigious McMullen Engineering Scholarship Award. The Supreme Council. He was awarded the Air Medal, and his bomber group was presented the Presidential Commendation Award. 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 . Publisher Samiec devoted his time to the operation of his business, Subcontracting Services Co., specializing in installing and servicing residential electrical, lighting, and communications systems. 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. It comes as no surprise, then, that he was elected Sovereign Grand Commander in 1879. Sovereign Grand Commander IN OFFICE 2010-2016 ILL. He was raised a Mason in 1897 and received the 33 five short years later. Brother Samiec, 33, served as a technology education instructor at the Gloversville Enlarged School System in Gloversville, New York. , Dimensions On December 18, 1957, Melvin Maynard Johnson died at his home in Boston. 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. A native of Fort Wayne, Indiana, Sovereign Grand Commander McNaughton graduated from Indiana University with a degree in forensic studies, and spent the next 10 years as a detective with the Fort Wayne Police Department. Born in Schenectady, New York, in 1798, Yates attended Union College and became a lawyer, working as Surrogate of Schenectady County for 19 years. Palmer continued to practice law, served in the state legislature and became a judge in 1873. 153, in Owego, New York, in 1948 where he eventually served as Worshipful Master. Brother Ralston was raised in Evanston-Eversull Lodge No. He joined Portland Council No. Hubbard later declined the honor and Van Rensselaer moved into the position. no challenges we cannot achieve. Customer Reviews, including Product Star Ratings help customers to learn more about the product and decide whether it is the right product for them.