He and his wife, Judy, have been married since 1971. 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. The 130 th anniversary. He was awarded the Scottish Rites 33 in 1965 and became an Active Member At Large in 1973. It was Gourgas, assisted by [Giles Fonda] Yates, who re-vivified the rite after the great anti-Masonic agitation, and then started our Supreme Council on its career to become the strong, virile and successful organization which it now is.. 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. About 4 months after the Cleveland body was chartered, Commander Ray and Illustrious Reason instituted Red Rose Chapter of Rose Croix No. Palmer became a Freemason while living in New York; he joined Evening Star Lodge No. . . During these difficult years in the 1830s and early 1840s Yates made what may be his most important contribution to the Scottish Rite. Brother Abbott was born in Richmond, New Hampshire in 1867. He was awarded the Air Medal, and his bomber group was presented the Presidential Commendation Award. 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. Time and disease cut short this great leaders potential list of significant accomplishments here and abroad. Bro. Rutherford is a Past Depute Grand Master of the Grand Lodge of Scotland. 2023 Supreme Council, AASR, NMJ, USA. In short, he was involved in all aspects of the Valleys activities. Welcome to the website of The United Supreme Council of Sovereign Grand Inspectors General of the Thirty-Third and Last Degree. who served as the second Most Puissant Sovereign Grand Commander of the DeBulow Supreme Council from 1879 through 1892. and his habits of intemperance alone prevented him from becoming President of the United States.. Sovereign Grand Commander. He enjoys 1960s-era automotive technology, collecting diecast auto replicas, landscape and wildlife photography, and Buffalo Bills football. 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. Click here to learn more about the Daneil D. Tompkins Award for Distinguished Service. The company's filing status is listed as Active and its File Number is 251245. 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. Perry is the Immediate Past Provincial Grand Master of the Provincial Grand Lodge of Lanarkshire Middle Ward having served from 2016 to 2021. 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. GREETINGS, . 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. 35 on December 13, 1989. Lawrence was born in Medford, Massachusetts, in 1832, and went on to attend Harvard University. 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. Governance Sovereign Council Government Bodies 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. : Grand Commander Cole served as Grand Master of the Grand Lodge of Virginia in 2001. Puissant Sovereign Grand Commander, I pledge to you that I will do. Alistair Henderson 33 succeeded to the Council on the 23rd March 2022. 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. Graduating from Columbia College in 1800, Simson then studied law under Aaron Burr and was admitted to the Bar in 1802. within my power to move our organization to a higher level. Ill. He was responsible for bringing the Seeds of Liberty fundraising campaign to fruition. As we are liberated from our own fear, our presence automatically liberates others.". This Supreme Council shall and always believe in true partnership and progress. He moved to Pittsburgh and was named Deputy for Western Pennsylvania and Ohio. 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. Grand Councils. He was also Grand Master of the Grand Lodge of Wisconsin for four years twice in the 1850s and twice in the 1870s. He served as both Grand Secretary (18021805) and Grand Master (182021) for the Grand Lodge of New York. Herrick is a Past Substitute Grand Master of the Grand Lodge of Scotland. He still served on three Supreme Council committees at the time of his death in October 1997. We are a distinguished association along with our Supreme Grand Chapter, Order of the Eastern Star, and Higher Degree auxiliaries that were collectively formed as one common body to work together for the good of our organization. Cincinnati . He was educated in the public schools of North Kingston, Rhode Island. Customer Reviews, including Product Star Ratings help customers to learn more about the product and decide whether it is the right product for them. He holds two degrees from Virginia Tech. He was raised as a Master Mason in Casco Lodge No. Sovereign Grand Commander IN OFFICE 1996-2010 ILL. Ronald A. Warren, 33-SGIG M.P. He succeeded to the Council on 26th June 2002, after having served as Deputy for the Province of Scotland South-West between 1998 and 2002. 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. The Divine Council of Twelve Eric In 1876, at the age of 21, he headed west to Detroit where he started working as a clerk, and eventually started his own successful foundry. He served as District Deputy Grand Master of the 17th Masonic District for the years 198081. The United Supreme Council of the Ancient Accepted Scottish Rite for the 33rd Degree of Freemasonry, Southern Jurisdiction, Prince Hall Affiliated, District of Columbia is dedicated to God, Family, and Country. John F. Herrick 33 succeeded to the Council on the 22nd March 2006. 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. Authors: Scottish Rite (Masonic order). We invite you to visit our website again. 153, in Owego, New York, in 1948 where he eventually served as Worshipful Master. Although both his father and grandfather were members of the craft, Ill. Bro. He will be remembered for his dedication to bringing about a National Masonic Renewal program in 1987. The VP Lieutenant Grand Commander Doctor David K. Huggan 33 succeeded to the Council on 20th October 2004. directions fromthe ALL Mighty God, your assistance and my commitment there are This item cannot be shipped to your selected delivery location. There was a problem loading your book clubs. Brother Samiecs active service to the Scottish Rite, NMJ and Supreme Council, he is a member of York Rite, as well as several Masonic Lodges of Research. Grand Commander & CEO Tel: (843) 498-6614, Post Office Box 642 Email: sghe@imperialsupremecouncilaasr.org. 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. He is also a Past Provincial Grand Master of the Provincial Grand Lodge of Glasgow having served from 2009 to 2014. The MIll Grand Master of Ceremonies Bro. His Excellency the Most Hon. One of Ralstons most significant charitable endeavors was the establishment of the 32 Masonic Childrens Learning Centers now the Childrens Dyslexia Centers. 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. As Masonry began to rebound, Yates encouraged Grand Commander J.J.J. Illustrious Bro. Learn more. Charles Iain Robert Wolrige Gordon of Esslemont 33 succeeded to the Supreme Council on the 25th June 2003. this website indicates that we continue to do so. 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. 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. Please try again. The State of North Carolina King David Grand Council. He was elected and served as Grand Master of the Grand Lodge of Massachusetts from 1917 to 1919. 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. Voting members of the Supreme Council are chosen from among those members who have obtained the 33. The Ralston years will be remembered for remarkable energy in changing the internal and external faces of the Northern Masonic Jurisdiction. III. Moriah Lodge, No. 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. 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. 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. Top subscription boxes right to your door, 1996-2023, Amazon.com, Inc. or its affiliates, Learn more how customers reviews work on Amazon. 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. 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. 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. 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 affiliated with Gloversville Lodge No. After serving the Council for 19 years he became Sovereign Grand Commander on 23rd March 2022. Killian Van Rensselaer was born in Greenbush, New York, a member of the famous Knickerbocker family. 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. In 1946, Johnson himself received the award. We welcome you and hope that the information we have shared will be informative to you. 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. He enrolled at Marietta College in 1961 and received a Bachelor of Arts degree in 1965. Bro. is not that we are inadequate. 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. In 1990, Ill. In 1991, he received the Meritorious Service Award at the NYS Council of Deliberation. On the state level, he was a trustee of the Maine Conference, United Church of Christ. John Gabriel Tardy presented Tompkins the 32 in 1808. When he left office in 1909, the fund had increased to $454,000. Ill. Bro. He kept Albanys Ineffable Lodge of Perfection going. 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. 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. Gourgas to reactivate the Scottish Rite in the Northern Masonic Jurisdiction in 1843. 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. 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. 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. Despite holding the office of Sovereign Grand Commander for the shortest term in the Northern Masonic Jurisdictions history just ten days Giles Fonda Yates is remembered for significant contributions to the jurisdictions early history. 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 ". His 1924 book, The Beginnings of Freemasonry in America, remains an important work today. He was elected speaker of the Maine House of Representatives in 1858 and again in 1869. Actually, who are younotto be? During his term in office he saw the Scottish Rite enter the 20th century and grow stronger each decade. Help others learn more about this product by uploading a video! To calculate the overall star rating and percentage breakdown by star, we dont use a simple average. Life itself is shaped by the commitments that we make and by our ability to maintain them. Illustrious Francis George Paul, 33, came to lead the Northern Masonic Jurisdiction from one of the worlds largest business entities, IBM. L. Thomas33,Sovereign 396 in 1876. , Paperback The Webbers had three children. Fra' Alessandro de Franciscis - Grand Hospitaller From 1826 until his sudden elevation to Acting Sovereign Grand Commander, Stevens served as Grand Lieutenant Commander under Leon Abbott. : I am After serving the Council for 19 years he became Sovereign Grand Commander on 23rd March 2022. 6 in 1826. In between he served as a state senator. 2023The Sovereign United Supreme Council. He received the Scottish Rites 33 in 1863. 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. . Despite his impressive resume, Tompkins was hampered by a debilitating fight with alcoholism, which brought him both ill health and financial problems. ),Knight Commander (Dato' Paduka-D.P.M.J.) Petrie served as Deputy for the Province of Scotland North East from 2001 to 2011. SOVEREIGN GRAND COMMANDERS M.P. Lawrence also became the first mayor of Medford serving from 1892 to 1894. Try again. The current Sovereign Grand Commander MP Sovereign Grand Commander Bro. In their History of the Supreme Council, 33, NMJ, George A. Newbury, 33, and Louis L. Williams, 33, called Killian Van Rensselaer the St. 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. He was admitted to the bar in 1891, and he practiced law in Boston. 143 in New York City, on November 24, 1807. 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 was responsible for the founding of 14 Lodges of Perfection, 13 Councils, and two Consistories. Speaking both of Tompkins potential and his personal demons, a contemporary said of him, There was a time when no man in the state dared compete with him for any office . It is not known why the name "Red Rose . Formerly the controller of the Virginia Tech Foundation, he held several administrative positions at Virginia Tech following his tenure with an international accounting firm. Ill. MID-WINTER SUMMIT 2023 SONESTA ATLANTA AIRPORT NORTH HOTEL ATLANTA, GEORGIA JANUARY 12-14, 2023 Read instantly on your browser with Kindle for Web. 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. Grand Commander McNaughton rose rapidly through the ranks of the Scottish Rite. From 1860 to 1864 he was Maines attorney general. 203. Brother Samiec was transferred to the high school level, teaching technical mathematics and automotive technology. Brother Samiec was raised a Master Mason at St. Patricks Lodge No. . Declining health necessitated that he step down on April 20, 1909, and Henry Lynde Palmer died 17 days later. . As your Most Puissant Sovereign Grand Commander, I pledge to you that I will do everything within my power to move our organization to a higher level. Supreme Council of the Northern Jurisdiction Publisher For many years he has been the CEO for the Masonic Home of Virginia in Richmond. He also served as Provincial Grand Master of the Provincial Grand Lodge of Renfrewshire West between 2003 and 2008. We were born to make manifest the glory of God that is within us. Tompkins was born in Scarsdale, New York in 1774 and graduated first in his class from Columbia College in 1795. He married Leslie M. MacDougall on November 27, 1965. Brother Webber was created an Honorary Member of the Supreme Council, 33, at Boston on September 30, 1987. 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. SEC. He was raised a Master Mason in Friendship Lodge No. SOVEREIGN GRAND COMMANDER. It gives me great pleasure to welcome you to The Sovereign United Supreme Council We are a distinguished association along with our Supreme Grand Chapter, Order of the Eastern Star, and Higher Degree auxiliaries that were collectively formed as one common body to work together for the good of our organization. Illustrious Brother Webber joined the York Rite of Masonry becoming a Royal Arch Mason in Cumberland Chapter No. A Mason since 1983, he served as Worshipful Master of Craighill Lodge No. 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. 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. He maintained a law practice until the end of his life in 1902. He became an Active Member of Supreme Council in 1998. That came to an end with the Union of 1867. 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. Johnson became a member of Walthams Monitor Lodge in 1892. Illustrious Robert O. Ralston, 33, was installed as Sovereign Grand Commander and youthful successor to Illustrious Brother Paul on September 1, 1993. 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. looking forward to working with you to build a stronger organization. Brea Historical Society: The Brea Historical Society, founded in 1971, collects, preserves, and displays the heritage and history of the City of Brea. 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. Cory McPhatter, 33 The Illustrious Grand Secretary of the H.E. Sovereign Grand Commander Supreme Council AASR Southern Jurisdiction of the United States James D. Cole, 33 Illus. He also helped with their degree work and costuming. Named Illustrious Lieutenant Grand Commander in 1843, Yates became Sovereign Grand Commander in 1851 when Gourgas resigned. His 30 years of experience with nonprofits and businesses includes roles as auditor, founder, officer and director of numerous organizations. It claims that all other Supreme Councils and Subordinate Bodies of the Scottish Rite are derived from it. Illus. Most Puissant Sovereign Grand Commander. "Our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure. It comes as no surprise, then, that he was elected Sovereign Grand Commander in 1879. 2023 by The Imperial Supreme Council. Johnson continued to research and write throughout his life. The current Sovereign Grand Commander MP Sovereign Grand Commander Bro. In 1992, he became a member of Kora Temple A.A.O.N.M.S. 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 MIll Grand Chamberlain Bro. 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. He was appointed department chair in 1991, serving in that capacity until his retirement in June of 2001. During his 11 years as Sovereign Grand Commander, Smith saw the membership and the Benevolent Fund double. 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. Although he ended his term as Sovereign Grand Commander in 1921, Smith continued his participation in Freemasonry until his death in 1935. Samiec devoted his time to the operation of his business, Subcontracting Services Co., specializing in installing and servicing residential electrical, lighting, and communications systems. 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. It is our light, not our darkness that most frightens us. Glattly entered the Masonic world through DeMolay. But, due to increasing age, Lawrence made it clear that he would serve only until the 1910 Annual Meeting. In addition, Johnson was a member of Waltham Chapter, R.A.M., Adoniram Council, Royal and Select Masters, and Gethsemane Commandery, Knights Templar (he later affiliated with Sir Galahad Commandery and with St. Bernard Commandery). 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. He earned a Juris Doctor Degree in 1969. Ill. Sovereign Grand Commander IN OFFICE 2010-2016 ILL. 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. In 1912, he entertained U.S. President William Howard Taft at a dinner held in connection with the Supreme Councils annual meeting. You are a child of God. The 1860 Proceedings records that a motion was made to create a committee whose purpose was to review the way the Supreme Council operated. He is also a member of Amsterdam Lodge No. Brother Webber became of counsel to the firm in August, 2003. 2. the dissolution of the present Sovereign Council; 3. the constitution of a provisional Sovereign Council, consisting of the following members - H.E. 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. In the world of Freemasonry he was involved across the board, heading up three national bodies. Seville 1911 to 1920 - H.M. Rennick 1920 to 1948 - Dr. W.H. Lawrence was an active Freemason throughout his life. Born in Illinois on June 2, 1852, Smith attended the University of Michigan, receiving both his bachelors and law degrees there. Josiah Hayden Drummond, as the Sovereign Grand Commander of the newly joined body, played the key role in making the merger work. Raymond was raised in Amicable Lodge in Cambridge in 1818, later affiliating with St. Johns Lodge and Massachusetts Lodge.