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. The company's filing status is listed as Active and its File Number is 251245. His Excellency the Most Hon. Glattly has received several other Masonic honors including the Daniel Coxe Medal from New Jersey and the Josiah Drummond Award from Maine. J.D. M.P. He has been credited with bringing about the Union of 1867 when the two competing Supreme Councils in the Northern Jurisdiction combined. All rights reserved. He resigned as Grand Commander in March 1832. Order of Malta inaugurates a house for displaced persons in Sambir He still served on three Supreme Council committees at the time of his death in October 1997. 153, in Owego, New York, in 1948 where he eventually served as Worshipful Master. directions fromthe ALL Mighty God, your assistance and my commitment there are After presenting the facts of the extraordinary circumstances to Past Grand Commander Gourgas, three members of the Council met and elected new officers. Supreme Council of the Northern Jurisdiction Smiths term as Sovereign Grand Commander, from 1910 to 1921, had its fair share of celebratory events. Publisher Authors: Scottish Rite (Masonic order). Killian Van Rensselaer was born in Greenbush, New York, a member of the famous Knickerbocker family. This Supreme Council shall and always believe in true partnership and progress. He also streamlined ceremonies; began work on degree revisions; oversaw production of a video presentation of the new 4 and others; insisted that Scottish Rite events be inspirational, convenient and enjoyable; focused the charitable endeavors of the Scottish Rite to benefit Brothers in need of assistance, and increased the use of teleconferencing for Supreme Council business to conserve our fraternitys administration costs. Supreme Council of America - Established 1993 He was raised as a Master Mason in Casco Lodge No. Four years later he was raised a Master Mason in Clifton Lodge No. 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. 245 in Otisco, New York in 1822. We were born to make manifest the glory of God that is within us. He was educated in the public schools of North Kingston, Rhode Island. A Mason since 1983, he served as Worshipful Master of Craighill Lodge No. 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. 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. alan wayne adkins 33, grand cross . In 2001 he was elected Illustrious Deputy for Maine and also became the vice president of the board of directors of the 32 Masonic Learning Centers for Children, Inc. Appendant Bodies. Lieutenant Sovereign Grand Commander Flushing, NY Contact: 917-544-2576 ILL. JAMES LEE 33 Grand Orator & Minister of State Canton, MD Contact: 443-251-6843 ILL. TERRANCE K NICHOLAS 33 Grand Master of Ceremonies Fort Worth, TX Contact: 718-288-6109 ILL. JAMES DIXON 33 Grand Attorney General Bedford Heights, OH Contact: 440-596-2028 ILL. Simson served as Lieutenant Grand Commander under Tompkins, and became Sovereign Grand Commander upon Tompkinss death in 1825. Bro. Ill. He was elected and served as Grand Master of the Grand Lodge of Massachusetts from 1917 to 1919. For we are people of improbable hope building on our common history and seizing our common destiny. future is bright, and we must be ready to face the challenges before us. 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. Alistair Henderson 33 succeeded to the Council on the 23rd March 2022. James Smith, 33 The Most Puissant Sovereign Grand Commander III. He is also a Past Provincial Grand Master of the Provincial Grand Lodge of Glasgow having served from 2009 to 2014. Lawrence continued the family business until 1905, but also took on a directorship at the Eastern Railway in 1875. He was raised a Master Mason in Friendship Lodge No. Because of a worsening physical condition, Illustrious Francis G. Paul, 33, decided against seeking a third term as Sovereign Grand Commander. In 1995 he was chosen as Master of the lodge. On December 18, 1957, Melvin Maynard Johnson died at his home in Boston. Grand Commander Cole served as Grand Master of the Grand Lodge of Virginia in 2001. I was chosen for my concentration on DeMolay. He remained and still remains active with that group. Fontenot, 33 The Illustrious Grand Orator and Minister of State III. He joined the Scottish Rite Valley of Binghamton in 1961, where he devoted himself to the Valleys Executive Committee and community service. In those pre-Depression years, the Scottish Rite found itself in a very prosperous cycle. The MIll Grand Captain of the Guard Bro. 33. 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. He joined Hiram Lodge in West Cambridge, Massachusetts, in 1854, later becoming a charter member of Mount Hermon Lodge in Medford. His Excellency the Most Hon. But, due to increasing age, Lawrence made it clear that he would serve only until the 1910 Annual Meeting. 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. To calculate the overall star rating and percentage breakdown by star, we dont use a simple average. Several endeavors were begun throughout the country to create Masonic awareness by making Masonry more visible to the public. 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. 36 on March 28, 1972, serving as a line officer and was elected Worshipful Master of the lodge in 1979. Charles Iain Robert Wolrige Gordon of Esslemont 33 succeeded to the Supreme Council on the 25th June 2003. Peter J. Samiec, 33, was born and raised in the great state of New York. 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. . 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. L. Thomas33,Sovereign Sister Susie C. Blunt Supreme Grand Matron. Lieutenant of the Grand Master Fra' John T. Dunlap. 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. America, A.A.S.R. Past Sovereign Grand Commanders. Please try again. John F. Herrick 33 succeeded to the Council on the 22nd March 2006. Illustrious Robert O. Ralston, 33, was installed as Sovereign Grand Commander and youthful successor to Illustrious Brother Paul on September 1, 1993. Brother Samiec was coroneted a Sovereign Grand Inspector General, 33 Honorary Member of the Supreme Council in Cincinnati, Ohio, on September 29, 1998. and his habits of intemperance alone prevented him from becoming President of the United States.. Use tab to navigate through the menu items. Brother Webber began his practice of law in 1969 with the Portland, Maine, law firm of Jensen and Baird. The MIll Grand Chamberlain Bro. Grand Commander & CEO Tel: Post Office Box 642 Email. After his resignation, Yates continued his service to the Scottish Rite, serving as chief ritualist until his death on December 13, 1859. Illustrious Francis George Paul, 33, came to lead the Northern Masonic Jurisdiction from one of the worlds largest business entities, IBM. About 4 months after the Cleveland body was chartered, Commander Ray and Illustrious Reason instituted Red Rose Chapter of Rose Croix No. The Webbers had three children. 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. 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 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. : Passing of Ill. Deary Vaughn, 33, Sovereign Grand Commander, United Ill. Bro. The Ralston years will be remembered for remarkable energy in changing the internal and external faces of the Northern Masonic Jurisdiction. In 1912, he entertained U.S. President William Howard Taft at a dinner held in connection with the Supreme Councils annual meeting. Charles Iain Robert Wolrige Gordon of Esslemont 33. GREETINGS, . After his retirement, Ill. Bro. SUPREME COUNCIL OF AMERICA - M.P. everything Meeting in separate rooms of the Grand Lodge building in Boston the two organizations elected Drummond as their leader, and the two groups became one. 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. no challenges we cannot achieve. He was elected Deputy for New York in 1981, and Grand Lieutenant Commander in 1982. Actually, who are younotto be? He was awarded the Scottish Rites 33 in 1965 and became an Active Member At Large in 1973. Walter E. Webber was born in Old Town, Maine, on July 31, 1943. He received the 33 in Detroit in 1973, and was crowned an Active Member of the Supreme Council in 1977 in Pittsburgh. "A house divided against itself cannot stand. He Joined Clifton DeMolay Chapter in 1970 and served as Master Councilor. Illustrious Brother Webber was a member of the First Parish Congregational Church, United Church of Christ, in Yarmouth. He has served as the Grand Almoner since 2015. Born August 30, 1827 in Winslow, Maine, he remained very active in the government and commerce of his native state. His valuable contributions to the Northern Masonic Jurisdiction began soon after. 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. He served as part of the middle school technology team for 22 years, where he developed a program that integrated the teaching of reading into the technology curriculum, providing reinforcement of reading skills in a nontraditional environment. 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. 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. Ewan Rutherford 33 succeeded to the Council on the 24th June 2009. . 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. , Kessinger Publishing, LLC (September 10, 2010), Language Brother Samiec, 33, served as a technology education instructor at the Gloversville Enlarged School System in Gloversville, New York. Cory McPhatter, 33 The Illustrious Grand Secretary of the H.E. (eBook/PDF) Abstract Of Proceedings Of The Supreme Council Of Sovereign . Brea Historical Society: The Brea Historical Society, founded in 1971, collects, preserves, and displays the heritage and history of the City of Brea. In 1991, he received the Meritorious Service Award at the NYS Council of Deliberation. As Masonry began to rebound, Yates encouraged Grand Commander J.J.J. 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. Sorry, there was a problem loading this page. 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. 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. Under Newburys command, the Supreme Councils headquarters moved from Boston to Lexington, Massachusetts. 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 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. Using your mobile phone camera - scan the code below and download the Kindle app. All Rights Reserved. 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. We welcome you and hope that the information we have shared will be informative to you. Perhaps he will be remembered as a positive force which drew the Northern Masonic Jurisdiction very close to the leadership and membership of the Southern Jurisdiction. 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. 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. A Freemason since 1974, Illustrious Brother McNaughton served as Worshipful Master of Maumee Lodge No. He was elected Sovereign Grand Commander in 1985. It allowed the museum rebuild its exhibition showcasing the Battle of Lexington and Concord and the start of the Revolutionary War. Cincinnati . On July 7, 1990, he married Monica, and said, She has been a partner in everything I do since then. They have two children a son, Matthew, and a daughter, Jessica. This web site will be updated on a continuous basis to assure the most accurate information possible. About Us | The Sovereign United Supreme Council Prior to this most recent honor and position, he served as both the Lieutenant Grand Commander of the Supreme Council and as the Sovereign Grand Inspector General in Virginia. This Supreme Council shall and always believe in true partnership and progress. For many years he has been the CEO for the Masonic Home of Virginia in Richmond. The MIll Grand Secretary General Alexander Galbraith 33, is the 16th person to serve the Council in that capacity. Scottish Rite, NMJ | Sovereign Grand Commanders Our dealings in the past have led us to this new crossroad with new promises and a new pearl. We will not change course, and we will focus on increasing membership." 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. Ill. Bro. Sovereign Grand Commander. Brother Ralston was raised in Evanston-Eversull Lodge No. He then went on to the State University College at Buffalo, earning a Bachelor of Science degree in education. 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. He has been activated for military service five times since 9/11, including a one-year deployment to Iraq, Al-Asad, and Falluja, during the 2008-09 . 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. 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. [1] Henderson is currently Grand Architect in the Grand Lodge of Scotland. Glattly joined Scottish Rite in 1987 and then in 2000, in Pittsburgh, he received the 33. Smith was made a Master Mason in Toledos Sanford L. Collins Lodge No. Please choose a different delivery location. He became a Master Mason in 1820, in Morton Lodge No. 6 in 1826. Riccardo Patern di Montecupo - Grand Chancellor - H.E. The current Sovereign Grand Commander MP Sovereign Grand Commander Bro. (USNR) and holds the rank of Lieutenant Commander, Civil Engineering Corps. , ISBN-10 For more than 20 years Scottish Rite Freemasonry was divided between two rival groups in the northern part of the United States. The MIll Grand Sword Bearer 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. Use tab to navigate through the menu items. One of the main profane activities. SOVEREIGN GRAND COMMANDERS ILL. Roy L. Prince 33-SGIG M.P. . 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. 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. Our future is bright, and we must be ready to face the challenges before 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. 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. As yourMost He was elevated to the 33 on September 18, 1906, and was crowned an Active Member on September 23, 1909. 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. You're listening to a sample of the Audible audio edition. 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. 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. 2023The Sovereign United Supreme Council. 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. Raymond was raised in Amicable Lodge in Cambridge in 1818, later affiliating with St. Johns Lodge and Massachusetts Lodge. Now, is the time and we must see value in the whole of humanity. Named Illustrious Lieutenant Grand Commander in 1843, Yates became Sovereign Grand Commander in 1851 when Gourgas resigned. His 1924 book, The Beginnings of Freemasonry in America, remains an important work today. for the United States Of America, its territories and dependencies. Full content visible, double tap to read brief content. 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. During his 11 years as Sovereign Grand Commander, Smith saw the membership and the Benevolent Fund double. 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. Hubbard later declined the honor and Van Rensselaer moved into the position. Yates received the 33 on October 24, 1825. 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. 2, Knights Templar, on February 28, 1991. In short, he was involved in all aspects of the Valleys activities. Working for Cincinnati Milacron, he went on to become manufacturing manager and eventually vice president of the Service Parts Division. John Gabriel Tardy presented Tompkins the 32 in 1808. 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. Great Nine - NATIONAL SUPREME COUNCIL A.A.S.R.M. 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. Charles Iain Robert Wolrige Gordon of Esslemont 33 succeeded to the Supreme Council on the 25th June 2003. 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. United Supreme Council - Welcome OFFICIAL COMMUNIQUE Elections for the office of Sovereign Grand Commander. , ISBN-13 Bro. Scottish Rite, NMJ | History of the Northern Masonic Jurisdiction this website indicates . He served as Grand King of the Grand Chapter of Massachusetts in 1921. Rutherford is a Past Depute Grand Master of the Grand Lodge of Scotland. Paul of Scottish Rite. The name was quite apt as the future Sovereign Grand Commander spread the Rite west from Connecticut to the Mississippi River. Grand Commander - The Official Website of the Honolulu Scottish Rite Help others learn more about this product by uploading a video! We will obtain this through constant work and sacrifice. 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. 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. Declining health necessitated that he step down on April 20, 1909, and Henry Lynde Palmer died 17 days later. Van Rensselaer was chosen as Lt. Grand Commander and William B. Hubbard was elected to succeed Raymond.

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