He became an Active Member of the Supreme Council in 1845, as it was re-activated following the anti-Masonic period. From the sites initial launch on March 1, 2020 to the following year, Grand Lodges fielded nearly 10,000 leads from the site. A Mason since 1983, he served as Worshipful Master of Craighill Lodge No. 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. He was elected Commander-in-Chief of Maine Consistory in October 1993. 2023 Supreme Council, AASR, NMJ, USA. 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. Fra' Alessandro de Franciscis - Grand Hospitaller Samuel Crocker Lawrence joined the Scottish Rite in 1862 and received the 33 in 1864. Lawrence also became the driving force behind the establishment of the Permanent Fund, which was fully organized by 1875. 2023The Sovereign United Supreme Council. His 1924 book, The Beginnings of Freemasonry in America, remains an important work today. J.D. He served as both Grand Secretary (18021805) and Grand Master (182021) for the Grand Lodge of New York. Lieutenant of the Grand Master Fra' John T. Dunlap. Sorry, there was a problem loading this page. 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. Maxwell was born in Reading, Massachusetts, in 1910. 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. 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. 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. : 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. That came to an end with the Union of 1867. This Supreme Council shall and always believe in true partnership and progress. "Faith is confidence in what we hope for and assurance about what we do not see". A total of 22 men have held this office since 1813. Actually, who are younotto be? Cincinnati . who served as the second Most Puissant Sovereign Grand Commander of the DeBulow Supreme Council from 1879 through 1892. Samiec devoted his time to the operation of his business, Subcontracting Services Co., specializing in installing and servicing residential electrical, lighting, and communications systems. ),Knight Commander (Dato' Paduka-D.P.M.J.) Allocution of the Sovereign Grand Commander of the Supreme Council of the 33rd Degree Paperback - September 10, 2010 by Anonymous (Author) See all formats and editions All Rights Reserved. Our dealings in the past have led us to this new crossroad with new promises and a new pearl. James Smith, 33 The Most Puissant Sovereign Grand Commander III. 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 Following the sudden death of Leon Abbott in 1932, Stevens, as Grand Lieutenant Commander, took on the role of Acting Sovereign Grand Commander, serving out the remaining eleven months in Abbotts term. All Rights Reserved. 143 in New York City, on November 24, 1807. After viewing product detail pages, look here to find an easy way to navigate back to pages you are interested in. Melvin Maynard Johnson has been and still is considered by most Masonic scholars to have been the greatest American Mason of the 20th century. 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. In his business life Josiah Hayden Drummond was a lawyer and politician. The MIll Grand Sword Bearer Bro. 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. 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. 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. Seville 1911 to 1920 - H.M. Rennick 1920 to 1948 - Dr. W.H. 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. He joined the Scottish Rite in 1881 and received the 33 in 1887. Whatever reason you have either chosen to peruse our website or simply found us by chance I trust you will find it of interest. He also served as an adjunct professor in the Communications Technology Department at Fulton-Montgomery Community College. Bro. Palmer continued to practice law, served in the state legislature and became a judge in 1873. He affiliated with Gloversville Lodge No. David M. Thomson 33 succeeded to the Council on the 18th October 2017. Joseph In 1863, they merged with the Cerneau group known as the Hays Council. Hubbard later declined the honor and Van Rensselaer moved into the position. Governance Sovereign Council Government Bodies 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. 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. Voting members of the Supreme Council are chosen from among those members who have obtained the 33. SEC. 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 . There is nothing enlightened about shrinking so that other people won't feel insecure around you. It comes as no surprise, then, that he was elected Sovereign Grand Commander in 1879. It also analyzed reviews to verify trustworthiness. Declining health necessitated that he step down on April 20, 1909, and Henry Lynde Palmer died 17 days later. Glattly has received several other Masonic honors including the Daniel Coxe Medal from New Jersey and the Josiah Drummond Award from Maine. (read more) Culture. He was elevated to the 33 on September 18, 1906, and was crowned an Active Member on September 23, 1909. The company's filing status is listed as Active and its File Number is 251245. In 1912, he entertained U.S. President William Howard Taft at a dinner held in connection with the Supreme Councils annual meeting. 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 claims that all other Supreme Councils and Subordinate Bodies of the Scottish Rite are derived from it. In short, he was involved in all aspects of the Valleys activities. 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. In 1897, he served as Grand Master of the Grand Lodge of Ohio. We were born to make manifest the glory of God that is within us. Gourgas to reactivate the Scottish Rite in the Northern Masonic Jurisdiction in 1843. We are all meant to shine, as children do. 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. Grand Councils. . To calculate the overall star rating and percentage breakdown by star, we dont use a simple average. When Palmer first took office, the Permanent Fund (which had been established in 1872) had a balance of $16,000. Edward Y. Chua, 33 Sovereign Grand Commander For Biennial Year 2021-2023 As yourMost Please choose a different delivery location. Through educational programs, research studies, exhibitions, and workshops, the Brea Historical Society continues to document and promote Brea's unique contribution to an ever-changing world. From 1826 until his sudden elevation to Acting Sovereign Grand Commander, Stevens served as Grand Lieutenant Commander under Leon Abbott. 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. This Supreme Council shall and always believe in true partnership and progress. It's not just in some of us; it's in everyone. 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. 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 burden of diplomacy and peace requires allies who will listen to each other, learn from each other, and most of all trust one another. future is bright, and we must be ready to face the challenges before us. . From 1860 to 1864 he was Maines attorney general. He served as Grand Master of the Grand Lodge of Massachusetts from 1881 to 1883. Four years later he was raised a Master Mason in Clifton Lodge No. He was educated in the public schools of Keene, New Hampshire; Massachusetts Institute of Technology; Harvard College, and Harvard Law School. Despite 12 years at the helm, Tompkins did not devote much time to the newly formed group. (USNR) and holds the rank of Lieutenant Commander, Civil Engineering Corps. Commander Glattly helped achieve just that -- and in the midst of a global pandemic no less. 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. THE GREAT NINE OF THE SUPREME COUNCIL III. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. He served as Governor of New York (18071817) and Vice President of the United States (181725) under James Monroe. Our He was educated in the Batavia City School System and graduated with a Regents Diploma. Likewise, membership in the 14 almost doubled during his tenure. Brother Samiec, 33, served as a technology education instructor at the Gloversville Enlarged School System in Gloversville, New York. 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. Bro. The current Sovereign Grand Commander MP Sovereign Grand Commander Bro. 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. Stationed in England, he was trained and commissioned a 2nd lieutenant, navigator, in the U. S. Air Force. For many years he has been the CEO for the Masonic Home of Virginia in Richmond. 33. Smith was made a Master Mason in Toledos Sanford L. Collins Lodge No. 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 . Click here to learn more about the Daneil D. Tompkins Award for Distinguished Service. : 2, Knights Templar, on February 28, 1991. He was an Honorary Member of 23 symbolic lodges in Massachusetts and several Scottish Rite Bodies in Massachusetts, Connecticut, New York, Illinois, and Florida. This item cannot be shipped to your selected delivery location. As far as his views on his role as Grand Commander, he said: I plan to follow the vision statement. Born in 1871 in Waltham, Massachusetts, Johnson later attended Tufts College (now University) and Boston University Law School, receiving his law degree in 1895. 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. Drummond took the reins of the jurisdiction on the completion of the union of two rival groups, and he helped create the Scottish Rites Northern Masonic Jurisdiction as it is today. He was also offered a position on the bench of the Maine Supreme Court, opting instead to remain as a practicing attorney. within my power to move our organization to a higher level. Ill. For we are people of improbable hope building on our common history and seizing our common destiny. He moved to Pittsburgh and was named Deputy for Western Pennsylvania and Ohio. He remained as Sovereign Grand Commander until the Union of 1867. this website indicates that we continue to do so. On December 18, 1957, Melvin Maynard Johnson died at his home in Boston. 35 on December 13, 1989. He served as District Deputy Grand Master of the 17th Masonic District for the years 198081. He was awarded the Scottish Rites 33 in 1965 and became an Active Member At Large in 1973. In those pre-Depression years, the Scottish Rite found itself in a very prosperous cycle. 13, serving that lodge as Master seven times. SUPREME COUNCIL OF AMERICA, INC. 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. 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. His 30 years of experience with nonprofits and businesses includes roles as auditor, founder, officer and director of numerous organizations. ABOUT the World Conference on Civilizations and Welfare of the Human Family. 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. During these difficult years in the 1830s and early 1840s Yates made what may be his most important contribution to the Scottish Rite. 7 in Cincinnati in August 1883. Grand Commander Abbott left three gifts to the Supreme Council, one of which was to be used for scholarships, preferably for the study of clean journalism. Today the Supreme Council provides hundreds of scholarships to the children of Scottish Rite Masons. Henry G. Petrie 33succeeded to the Council on the 1st January 2017. He has served as Grand Lieutenant Commander under both Commander John William McNaughton and Commander David A. Glattly. Governance Sovereign Council Government Bodies 396 in 1876. 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. About 4 months after the Cleveland body was chartered, Commander Ray and Illustrious Reason instituted Red Rose Chapter of Rose Croix No. Ill. Alvin K. Wilkins, 33 LIEUTENANT GRAND COMMANDER. Lawrence was born in Medford, Massachusetts, in 1832, and went on to attend Harvard University. 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. for the United States Of America, its territories and dependencies. Peter J. Samiec, 33, was born and raised in the great state of New York. 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. 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. George Bushnell was born in Roanoke, Virginia in 1887. He Joined Clifton DeMolay Chapter in 1970 and served as Master Councilor. Supreme Council of the Northern Jurisdiction 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. Time and disease cut short this great leaders potential list of significant accomplishments here and abroad. Bro. 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. 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. 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. humbly accept your vote of confidence to be your new leader. The MIll Grand Chamberlain Bro. Lieutenant of the Grand Master Fra' John T. Dunlap. Grand Commander Ralston made modifications to many facets of the Scottish Rite, such as: streamlining the Annual Meeting structure; improving member retention; participating in national and international conferences; increasing the development of Scottish Rite charities; refurbishing the Grand Commanders residence, the Supreme Council headquarters, and construction of an addition to the headquarters containing badly needed office space. Alistair Henderson 33 succeeded to the Council on the 23rd March 2022. William A. Perry 33 succeeded to the Council on the 23rd March 2022. He was also active in the Shrine, Red Cross of Constantine, and DeMolay. Your recently viewed items and featured recommendations. Brother Samiec was raised a Master Mason at St. Patricks Lodge No. and House of the Temple in Washington, DC of which: Ill. Ronald A Seale, 33 Sovereign Grand Commander , Item Weight Top subscription boxes right to your door, 1996-2023, Amazon.com, Inc. or its affiliates, Learn more how customers reviews work on Amazon. Van Rensselaer was chosen as Lt. Grand Commander and William B. Hubbard was elected to succeed Raymond. Sovereign Grand Commander IN OFFICE 1993-1996 ILL. Clarence Plummer, 33-SGIG M.P. After his resignation, Yates continued his service to the Scottish Rite, serving as chief ritualist until his death on December 13, 1859. 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. Moriah Lodge, No. 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. Use tab to navigate through the menu items. andCompanion (Setia-S.M.J. We will obtain this through constant work and sacrifice. , Dimensions 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 . He held that position until 1908. He received the 33 in Detroit in 1973, and was crowned an Active Member of the Supreme Council in 1977 in Pittsburgh. Grand Commander & CEO Tel: (843) 498-6614, Post Office Box 642 Email: sghe@imperialsupremecouncilaasr.org. It is not known why the name "Red Rose . 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. In 1990, Ill. Johnson became a member of Walthams Monitor Lodge in 1892. 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. He joined Hiram Lodge in West Cambridge, Massachusetts, in 1854, later becoming a charter member of Mount Hermon Lodge in Medford. 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. 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. As we are liberated from our own fear, our presence automatically liberates others.". Born August 30, 1827 in Winslow, Maine, he remained very active in the government and commerce of his native state. One of Illustrious Brother Ralstons major accomplishments was his work toward the recognition of Prince Hall Masonry. no challenges we cannot achieve. 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. 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. Lawrence belonged to Mystic Royal Arch Chapter, DeMolay Commandery (later serving as Grand Commander of Massachusetts and Rhode Island in the 1890s), and received the degrees of Royal and Select Master. 84 and Kosciuszko Lodge #1085. 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. 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. Several endeavors were begun throughout the country to create Masonic awareness by making Masonry more visible to the public. This web site will be updated on a continuous basis to assure the most accurate information possible. 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. He received his degrees in the Ancient Accepted Scottish Rite of Freemasonry in 1973 and served as Thrice Potent Master of Yates Lodge of Perfection from May 1985 until October 1987.