He was raised as a Master Mason in Casco Lodge No. SUPREME COUNCIL OF AMERICA - M.P. 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. He maintained a law practice until the end of his life in 1902. MP Sovereign Grand Commander Bro. On December 18, 1957, Melvin Maynard Johnson died at his home in Boston. He served as Grand Master of the Grand Lodge of Massachusetts from 1881 to 1883. 245 in Otisco, New York in 1822. He also helped with their degree work and costuming. The officers were as follows: 1864 to 1870 - Baron August Hugo de Bulow, 1989 to 1995 - Illustrious James M. Boone, 1996 to 2011 - Illustrious James l. Headd, 2011 present - Illustrious Edward J. Chapman. Use tab to navigate through the menu items. Cory McPhatter, 33 The Illustrious Grand Secretary of the H.E. I am Sovereign Grand Commanders of the Supreme Council 1864 to 1870 - Baron August Hugo de Bulow 1870 to 1879 - Patrick Reason 1879 to 1892 - Dr. Peter W. Ray 1892 to 1897 - A.B. III. When he moved to Wisconsin, he affiliated with Tracy Lodge No. THE GREAT NINE OF THE SUPREME COUNCIL III. He worked as an attorney until 1939, while also teaching and later serving as dean at Boston University Law School. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Grand Commander Raymond refused to allow a vote saying, The Chair doesnt think it should be hurried. He also claimed the right to close the council when he pleases, which he proceeded to do. His Excellency the Most Hon. Samuel Crocker Lawrence joined the Scottish Rite in 1862 and received the 33 in 1864. Under Newburys command, the Supreme Councils headquarters moved from Boston to Lexington, Massachusetts. Like most of his predecessors in the office of Sovereign Grand Commander, Smith was active in other Masonic groups, including Toledo Council No. Simson was Jewish, but his religious philanthropy extended to Protestants and Catholics as well. 725, Fort Wayne, Indiana. , ISBN-10 Smiths term as Sovereign Grand Commander, from 1910 to 1921, had its fair share of celebratory events. 2023 by The Imperial Supreme Council. He moved to Pittsburgh and was named Deputy for Western Pennsylvania and Ohio. . Sovereign Grand Commander IN OFFICE 2010-2016 ILL. He has served as the Grand Almoner since 2015. He Joined Clifton DeMolay Chapter in 1970 and served as Master Councilor. The head of the NMJ is the Sovereign Grand Commander. Allen 1897 to 1911 - D.F. In their History of the Supreme Council, 33, NMJ, George A. Newbury, 33, and Louis L. Williams, 33, called Killian Van Rensselaer the St. 695, F. & A.M. in Norwood, Ohio, where he went on to serve as Worshipful Master, District Deputy Grand Master and, Trustee of the Ohio Masonic Home. Charles Iain Robert Wolrige Gordon of Esslemont 33 succeeded to the Supreme Council on the 25th June 2003. Since Barton Smiths eventual succession to the post of Sovereign Grand Commander was announced shortly after his predecessor, Samuel Crocker Lawrence (18321911), took office, Smith was, by all reports, well-prepared to take the helm of the Northern Masonic Jurisdiction when he assumed the leadership position. He also served as a Trustee of the Permanent and Charity Funds of the Grand Commandery of Massachusetts and Rhode Island from 1908 until 1929. Governance Sovereign Council Government Bodies Tompkins was born in Scarsdale, New York in 1774 and graduated first in his class from Columbia College in 1795. : It also analyzed reviews to verify trustworthiness. We ask ourselves, Who am I to be brilliant, gorgeous, talented, fabulous? Because of a worsening physical condition, Illustrious Francis G. Paul, 33, decided against seeking a third term as Sovereign Grand Commander. He served as both Grand Secretary (18021805) and Grand Master (182021) for the Grand Lodge of New York. In Boston in 1824, Raymond received degrees 4 through 32, inclusive, from John Barker, agent of the Southern Jurisdictions Supreme Council. He was also Grand Master of the Grand Lodge of Wisconsin for four years twice in the 1850s and twice in the 1870s. Twenty years later, he received the 33 and was elected to the Active Membership of the Supreme Council. Actually, who are younotto be? . Sir Cornelius A. Smith, Governor General (seated centre), received the Sovereign Grand Commander Dr. Melvin Bazemore (centre left), leader of the United Supreme Council, along with members of the Bahamas Council of Deliberation, in a courtesy call at the Office of the Governor General on Thursday, December 1, 2022. The 1860 Proceedings records that a motion was made to create a committee whose purpose was to review the way the Supreme Council operated. Bro. Although both his father and grandfather were members of the craft, Ill. Bro. Grand Commander McNaughton rose rapidly through the ranks of the Scottish Rite. Bring your club to Amazon Book Clubs, start a new book club and invite your friends to join, or find a club thats right for you for free. 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. 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. He was selected as Teacher of the Year in 2001 by the Fulton-Montgomery Regional Technology Teachers Association and New York State Technology Educators Association. In addition there are approximately fifty Past Deputies and past members of Supreme Council who have retired. Charles Iain Robert Wolrige Gordon of Esslemont 33 succeeded to the Supreme Council on the 25th June 2003. He holds two degrees from Virginia Tech. It has been tempting for historians to speculate about Yates motives for resigning so soon after taking office. Raymond served as head of many Masonic bodies, including the office of Grand Master of the Grand Lodge of Massachusetts (18491851). ABOUT the World Conference on Civilizations and Welfare of the Human Family. In a dual ceremony held in Boston in 1867 the Grand Commanders of both Supreme Councils the Van Rensselaer Council and the Hays-Raymond Council resigned their positions. 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. In the Northern Jurisdiction a recipient of the 33rd Degree is an honorary member of the Supreme Council, and all members are referred to as a "Sovereign Grand Inspectors General." Leadership. Our future is bright, and we must be ready to face the challenges before us. and his habits of intemperance alone prevented him from becoming President of the United States.. Herrick is a Past Substitute Grand Master of the Grand Lodge of Scotland. As far as his views on his role as Grand Commander, he said: I plan to follow the vision statement. He held that position until 1908. Yates received the 33 on October 24, 1825. In November 1943, he married his high school sweetheart, Lillian Elizabeth (Bette) Grube, with whom he had four sons and a daughter. You're listening to a sample of the Audible audio edition. J.D. Click here to learn more about the Daneil D. Tompkins Award for Distinguished Service. He was also active in the York Rite, serving as King of his Chapter, and Illustrious Master of his Council. 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. 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. He was elected and served as Grand Master of the Grand Lodge of Massachusetts from 1917 to 1919. The MIll Grand Chamberlain Bro. In 1912, he entertained U.S. President William Howard Taft at a dinner held in connection with the Supreme Councils annual meeting. Lawrence also became the driving force behind the establishment of the Permanent Fund, which was fully organized by 1875. Ill. Bro. Johnson continued to research and write throughout his life. Despite his impressive resume, Tompkins was hampered by a debilitating fight with alcoholism, which brought him both ill health and financial problems. sovereign grand inpector general of virginia ancient and accepted scottish rite of freemasonry southern jurisdiction of the united states of america. Born in 1871 in Waltham, Massachusetts, Johnson later attended Tufts College (now University) and Boston University Law School, receiving his law degree in 1895. humbly accept your vote of confidence to be your new leader. There was a problem loading your book clubs. Illustrious Brother Abbott kept the Supreme Council on a steady course, leaving the Active Members at a loss upon his untimely passing. future is bright, and we must be ready to face the challenges before us. You are a child of God. 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. In 1880 he was General Grand Master of the General Council, and from 1867 to 1879 he was Sovereign Grand Commander of the Northern Masonic Jurisdiction. L. Thomas33,Sovereign Governance Sovereign Council Government Bodies On behalf of the Supreme Council, 33, A.& A.S.R. Declining health necessitated that he step down on April 20, 1909, and Henry Lynde Palmer died 17 days later. After viewing product detail pages, look here to find an easy way to navigate back to pages you are interested in. In his business life Josiah Hayden Drummond was a lawyer and politician. Ill. We will obtain this through constant work and sacrifice. Glattly has received several other Masonic honors including the Daniel Coxe Medal from New Jersey and the Josiah Drummond Award from Maine. 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. From 1826 until his sudden elevation to Acting Sovereign Grand Commander, Stevens served as Grand Lieutenant Commander under Leon Abbott. Life itself is shaped by the commitments that we make and by our ability to maintain them. Brother Webber was created an Honorary Member of the Supreme Council, 33, at Boston on September 30, 1987. He was crowned an Active Member of Supreme Council in 2003. Johnson also created the Gourgas Medal, conferred by the Supreme Council in recognition of notably distinguished service in the cause of Freemasonry, humanity or country. The first Gourgas medal was awarded in 1945 to President Harry S. Truman. Alistair Henderson 33 succeeded to the Council on the 23rd March 2022. Lieutenant of the Grand Master Fra' John T. Dunlap. He was raised a Mason in 1897 and received the 33 five short years later. On November 6, 1982, he was created a Sublime Prince of the Royal Secret in Sigma Consistory, Valley of Schenectady, New York, where he served as Commander-in-Chief for Sigma Consistory from 1995-1997. 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. A Mason since 1983, he served as Worshipful Master of Craighill Lodge No. Bro. 2023The Sovereign United Supreme Council. He was elected Commander-in-Chief of Maine Consistory in October 1993. Illustrious Samuel Harrison Baynard, Jr., 33, tells us that Illustrious Brother Abbott was a store of information, possessed a well-balanced vocabulary and fluent speech. 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. Johnson served as Vice President of the George Washington Masonic National Memorial Association in Alexandria, Virginia, from 1916 to 1920. ).Male recipients of these royal awards, the Dato' Sri . 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 . This web site will be updated on a continuous basis to assure the most accurate information possible. In partnership with Scottish Rite, Southern Jurisdiction and Shriners International, Scottish Rite, NMJ launched BeAFreemason.org, which serves as a first-of-its-kind digital "front door to Freemasonry" -- where interested men can learn more about Freemasonry from the comfort of their own homes. Stevens was born in Canton, Connecticut in 1855. 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. For many years he has been the CEO for the Masonic Home of Virginia in Richmond. Charles Iain Robert Wolrige Gordon of Esslemont 33. The Webbers had three children. SEC. Covid-19 changes our socialization, affects our sensory perception, interpretation and motor functions; our emotions, memories and more. He was admitted to the bar in 1891, and he practiced law in Boston. I was chosen for my concentration on DeMolay. He remained and still remains active with that group. He served in the Union Army during the Civil War, eventually as brigadier general of the Massachusetts Volunteer Militia, and was wounded at the First Battle of Bull Run. ESTABLISHED 1993 In August of 1993, the Most Powerful Sovereign Grand Commander of the National Supreme Council A&ASRM. Halkitis congratulates newly promoted Customs officers. 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 . Brother Samiec was raised a Master Mason at St. Patricks Lodge No. 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. this website indicates . 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. 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. 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. Brief content visible, double tap to read full content. He enjoys 1960s-era automotive technology, collecting diecast auto replicas, landscape and wildlife photography, and Buffalo Bills football. John F. Herrick 33 succeeded to the Council on the 22nd March 2006. Bro. directions fromthe ALL Mighty God, your assistance and my commitment there are Established 1993 SUPREME COUNCIL OF AMERCIA GRAND COUNCILS. In 1863, they merged with the Cerneau group known as the Hays Council. Like the previous four Sovereign Grand Commanders before him (with the exception of Stevens, who served as Acting Grand Commander), George Newbury was, by profession, a lawyer. When he did reconvene he allowed only the minutes of the previous meeting to be read, and then he closed the session sine die, or without day. Riccardo Patern di Montecupo - Grand Chancellor - H.E. 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. 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 joined the Scottish Rite in 1881 and received the 33 in 1887. Please choose a different delivery location. He was responsible for the founding of 14 Lodges of Perfection, 13 Councils, and two Consistories. 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. 33, Royal and Select Masters, and in the Knights Templar, eventually elected Grand Commander of Ohio. He joined Hiram Lodge in West Cambridge, Massachusetts, in 1854, later becoming a charter member of Mount Hermon Lodge in Medford. alan wayne adkins 33, grand cross . He kept Albanys Ineffable Lodge of Perfection going. Fra' Emmanuel Rousseau - Grand Commander - H.E. ),Knight Commander (Dato' Paduka-D.P.M.J.) He became an Active Member of Supreme Council in 1998. After his resignation, Yates continued his service to the Scottish Rite, serving as chief ritualist until his death on December 13, 1859. He joined the Scottish Rite Valley of Binghamton in 1961, where he devoted himself to the Valleys Executive Committee and community service. M.P. The inauguration of a new Sovereign Grand Commander is a good chance to look back though the history of the Supreme Council and at the men who lead the Rite. He graduated from Bostons Burdett College in 1929 with a degree in business and worked at the Quincy Market Cold Storage and Warehouse Company, followed by the United Farmers of New England, Inc., until taking the position of Executive Secretary for the Supreme Council in 1965. As Grand Commander McNaughton was keenly aware of membership, and the costs associated with the needs of the Northern Masonic Jurisdiction, he set his sights on continuing growth and change. He served as Grand King of the Grand Chapter of Massachusetts in 1921. On August 28, 2006, Past Sovereign Grand Commander, Illustrious Robert O. Ralston, 33, installed into office duly elected Sovereign Grand Commander, Illustrious John William McNaughton, 33. In the Scottish Rite Valley of Fort Wayne, he presided as Thrice Potent Master of Fort Wayne Lodge of Perfection beginning in 1996. One of Ralstons most significant charitable endeavors was the establishment of the 32 Masonic Childrens Learning Centers now the Childrens Dyslexia Centers. He not only worked to get the bodies up and running, but also he made several visits to assure their continued growth. He was raised in Columbian Lodge, Boston in 1894, where he served as Worshipful Master from 1905 to 1907; exalted in St. Pauls Royal Arch Chapter, Boston in 1894, where he served as High Priest in 1907; greeted in Boston Council in 1896; and knighted in Boston Commandery, Boston in 1895. Pleasant, New York, in 1800. Simson served as Lieutenant Grand Commander under Tompkins, and became Sovereign Grand Commander upon Tompkinss death in 1825. for the United States Of America, its territories and dependencies. He was the first Secretary General and served as third Sovereign Grand Commander of the Northern Masonic Jurisdiction from 1832 to 1851. In 1897, he served as Grand Master of the Grand Lodge of Ohio. Lawrence was born in Medford, Massachusetts, in 1832, and went on to attend Harvard University. He has served on numerous Valley committees and was Deputy for New York from 2008-13. 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 ". During these difficult years in the 1830s and early 1840s Yates made what may be his most important contribution to the Scottish Rite. The MIll Grand Captain of the Guard Bro. Smith was made a Master Mason in Toledos Sanford L. Collins Lodge No. Sovereign Grand Commander IN OFFICE 1996-2010 ILL. Ronald A. Warren, 33-SGIG M.P. Whatever reason you have either chosen to peruse our website or simply found us by chance I trust you will find it of interest. 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. He was one of only three incumbents in the history of the Northern Masonic Jurisdiction to pass away while holding office. 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. Johnson became a member of Walthams Monitor Lodge in 1892. 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. : Commander Glattly helped achieve just that -- and in the midst of a global pandemic no less. And as we let our own light shine, we unconsciously give other people permission to do the same. Paul was born and raised in Easton, Pennsylvania. 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. 13, serving that lodge as Master seven times. After practicing law in New York City for a short period, Simson turned his focus toward religion and philanthropy. The State of California Mt. Grand Commander McNaughton was very attentive to fiscal responsibility during the challenges of the nations economic recession during his first triennial term. Lawrence was an active Freemason throughout his life. He was appointed department chair in 1991, serving in that capacity until his retirement in June of 2001. In his far too brief tenure as Sovereign Grand Commander, Illustrious Brother Webber concentrated his efforts on membership development, retention, member services, leadership development, adapting Scottish Rite vision and actions to bring them in line with 21st century technology and thinking. William A. Perry 33 succeeded to the Council on the 23rd March 2022. He also served as Provincial Grand Master of the Provincial Grand Lodge of Dunbartonshire between 2002 and 2007. He was elected Deputy for New York in 1981, and Grand Lieutenant Commander in 1982. 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. Raymond was raised in Amicable Lodge in Cambridge in 1818, later affiliating with St. Johns Lodge and Massachusetts Lodge. He was an Honorary Member of 23 symbolic lodges in Massachusetts and several Scottish Rite Bodies in Massachusetts, Connecticut, New York, Illinois, and Florida. 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. 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. In the world of Freemasonry he was involved across the board, heading up three national bodies. Now, is the time and we must see value in the whole of humanity. this website indicates that we continue to do so. Born just outside of Worcester, Massachusetts and raised in western Massachusetts, Raymond spent most of his life in the state, except for a short stint in Virginia. To calculate the overall star rating and percentage breakdown by star, we dont use a simple average. Fontenot, 33 The Illustrious Grand Orator and Minister of State III. Edward Y. Chua, 33 Sovereign Grand Commander For Biennial Year 2021-2023 Formerly the controller of the Virginia Tech Foundation, he held several administrative positions at Virginia Tech following his tenure with an international accounting firm. John Gabriel Tardy presented Tompkins the 32 in 1808. In 1871 he was Grand High Priest of the General Grand Chapter of the United States. 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. The Ralston years will be remembered for remarkable energy in changing the internal and external faces of the Northern Masonic Jurisdiction. . Learn more. He served as Grand Marshal of the Grand Lodge of New Jersey in 1998, was Executive Officer of DeMolay from 1999-2004, and has earned six Grand Master of DeMolay Eagle Awards the most recent being a lifetime achievement award. 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. 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. Supreme Council AASR Southern Jurisdiction of the United States, Copyright Honolulu Scottish Rite | Professionally Built & Managed by Masonic Web Master, New 32 Scottish Rite Masons Receive 14 Rings & Caps, Ill. Andrew Geiser, 33, Featured in the Scottish Rite Journal. Most Puissant Sovereign Grand Commander. It comes as no surprise, then, that he was elected Sovereign Grand Commander in 1879. He affiliated with Gloversville Lodge No. 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. As we are liberated from our own fear, our presence automatically liberates others.". The MIll Grand Chancellor Bro. 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. , Kessinger Publishing, LLC (September 10, 2010), Language This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. J. Fitzpatrick 1973 to 1989 - Illustrious John H. Burns Supreme Council of . 87, serving as Master of St. Georges Lodge No. There is nothing enlightened about shrinking so that other people won't feel insecure around you. ELECTED OFFICERS OF THE UNITED SUPREME COUNCIL COREY D. HAWKINS SR., 33 SOVEREIGN GRAND COMMANDER ANTHONY T. STAFFORD, 33 LT. GRAND COMMANDER ALONZO HAYNES, 33 GRAND CHANCELLOR X.L. All Rights Reserved. Cincinnati . He was awarded the Scottish Rites 33 in 1965 and became an Active Member At Large in 1973. 7 in Cincinnati in August 1883. This Supreme Council shall and always believe in true partnership and progress. He stayed active at the highest levels of the craft. 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.
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