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. "Our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure. 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. Whatever reason you have either chosen to peruse our website or simply found us by chance I trust you will find it of interest. 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. In November 1943, he married his high school sweetheart, Lillian Elizabeth (Bette) Grube, with whom he had four sons and a daughter. 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. Outside of his law practice he was a director of both the Maine Central Railroad and Union Mutual Life Insurance Company. He demitted in 1853 and remained unaffiliated with any craft lodge for the rest of his life. Brother Webber began his practice of law in 1969 with the Portland, Maine, law firm of Jensen and Baird. 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. He and his wife, Judy, have been married since 1971. OFFICIAL COMMUNIQUE Elections for the office of Sovereign Grand Commander. It is the mission of the Imperial Supreme Council, A.A.S.R.M., International Jurisdiction, to improve the quality of life within our communities through physical and intellectual pursuits alike, honorable living, moderation, self-reliance . : During 20 years as the Northern Masonic Jurisdictions Sovereign Grand Commander, Melvin Maynard Johnson established what would become important Scottish Rite traditions, while pursuing research into the early history of the Masonic fraternity, and overseeing a doubling of the Scottish Rites membership numbers. 7 in Cincinnati in August 1883. 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. Seville 1911 to 1920 - H.M. Rennick 1920 to 1948 - Dr. W.H. Grand Commander McNaughton was very attentive to fiscal responsibility during the challenges of the nations economic recession during his first triennial term. 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. That came to an end with the Union of 1867. Sovereign Grand Commander Supreme Council AASR Southern Jurisdiction of the United States James D. Cole, 33 Illus. The Registered Agent on file for this company is William T. Gray III and . Glattly entered the Masonic world through DeMolay. Illustrious Bro. Supreme Council of the Northern Jurisdiction It is our light, not our darkness that most frightens us. He not only worked to get the bodies up and running, but also he made several visits to assure their continued growth. Brother Ralston was raised in Evanston-Eversull Lodge No. About 4 months after the Cleveland body was chartered, Commander Ray and Illustrious Reason instituted Red Rose Chapter of Rose Croix No. ESTABLISHED 1993 In August of 1993, the Most Powerful Sovereign Grand Commander of the National Supreme Council A&ASRM. Yates received the 33 on October 24, 1825. 2023 by The Imperial Supreme Council. John F. Herrick 33 succeeded to the Council on the 22nd March 2006. 203. Council Member Steven Vargas was first elected to the Brea City Council in November 2014, re-elected in 2018 and 2022, . Simson was raised in Clinton Lodge No. Ill. He also served as Provincial Grand Master of the Provincial Grand Lodge of Dunbartonshire between 2002 and 2007. 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. As far as his views on his role as Grand Commander, he said: I plan to follow the vision statement. Joseph 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. 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. The MIll Grand Secretary General Alexander Galbraith 33, is the 16th person to serve the Council in that capacity. All Rights Reserved. A Mason since 1983, he served as Worshipful Master of Craighill Lodge No. From the sites initial launch on March 1, 2020 to the following year, Grand Lodges fielded nearly 10,000 leads from the site. Stevens was born in Canton, Connecticut in 1855. He was responsible for bringing the Seeds of Liberty fundraising campaign to fruition. 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. He was appointed department chair in 1991, serving in that capacity until his retirement in June of 2001. He has served on numerous Valley committees and was Deputy for New York from 2008-13. Melvin Johnson became an Active Member of the Supreme Council in 1920 and was elected Sovereign Grand Commander in September 1933 in Boston. 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. He was made a Mason at Mt. Samiec devoted his time to the operation of his business, Subcontracting Services Co., specializing in installing and servicing residential electrical, lighting, and communications systems. 2. the dissolution of the present Sovereign Council; 3. the constitution of a provisional Sovereign Council, consisting of the following members - H.E. 245 in Otisco, New York in 1822. J.D. Lawrence continued the family business until 1905, but also took on a directorship at the Eastern Railway in 1875. Twenty years later, he received the 33 and was elected to the Active Membership of the Supreme Council. 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. In 1990, Ill. 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. . He was one of only three incumbents in the history of the Northern Masonic Jurisdiction to pass away while holding office. Lawrence also became the driving force behind the establishment of the Permanent Fund, which was fully organized by 1875. His Excellency the Most Hon. 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. This item cannot be shipped to your selected delivery location. Grand Commander & CEO Tel: (843) 498-6614, Post Office Box 642 Email: sghe@imperialsupremecouncilaasr.org. Despite taking office at the age of 60, Henry Lynde Palmer held the office of Sovereign Grand Commander longer than any other man in the Northern Masonic Jurisdiction 30 years. He was educated in the public schools of North Kingston, Rhode Island. The Ralston years will be remembered for remarkable energy in changing the internal and external faces of the Northern Masonic Jurisdiction. Raymond served as Sovereign Grand Commander from 1851 to 1860. The current Sovereign Grand Commander MP Sovereign Grand Commander Bro. 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. In the Scottish Rite Valley of Fort Wayne, he presided as Thrice Potent Master of Fort Wayne Lodge of Perfection beginning in 1996. It's not just in some of us; it's in everyone. 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. He stayed active at the highest levels of the craft. He was raised a Mason in 1897 and received the 33 five short years later. In addition there are approximately fifty Past Deputies and past members of Supreme Council who have retired. 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. : 2023 Supreme Council, AASR, NMJ, USA. 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. 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. 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. However, he resigned his judgeship in 1874 to become president of Northwestern Mutual Insurance Company. Charles Iain Robert Wolrige Gordon of Esslemont 33 succeeded to the Supreme Council on the 25th June 2003. The company's filing status is listed as Active and its File Number is 251245. Working for Cincinnati Milacron, he went on to become manufacturing manager and eventually vice president of the Service Parts Division. and his habits of intemperance alone prevented him from becoming President of the United States.. Grand Commander McNaughton rose rapidly through the ranks of the Scottish Rite. Born in Illinois on June 2, 1852, Smith attended the University of Michigan, receiving both his bachelors and law degrees there. Authors: Scottish Rite (Masonic order). As we are liberated from our own fear, our presence automatically liberates others.". Time and disease cut short this great leaders potential list of significant accomplishments here and abroad. He maintained a law practice until the end of his life in 1902. 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. , Paperback He served as both Grand Secretary (18021805) and Grand Master (182021) for the Grand Lodge of New York. Covid-19 changes our socialization, affects our sensory perception, interpretation and motor functions; our emotions, memories and more. For we are people of improbable hope building on our common history and seizing our common destiny. Fra' Alessandro de Franciscis - Grand Hospitaller within my power to move our organization to a higher level. Born in 1871 in Waltham, Massachusetts, Johnson later attended Tufts College (now University) and Boston University Law School, receiving his law degree in 1895. 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. Despite his impressive resume, Tompkins was hampered by a debilitating fight with alcoholism, which brought him both ill health and financial problems. SOVEREIGN GRAND COMMANDERS M.P. (read more) Culture. MID-WINTER SUMMIT 2023 SONESTA ATLANTA AIRPORT NORTH HOTEL ATLANTA, GEORGIA JANUARY 12-14, 2023 One of Ralstons most significant charitable endeavors was the establishment of the 32 Masonic Childrens Learning Centers now the Childrens Dyslexia Centers. John Gabriel Tardy presented Tompkins the 32 in 1808. 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. He is also a Past Provincial Grand Master of the Provincial Grand Lodge of Glasgow having served from 2009 to 2014. Customer Reviews, including Product Star Ratings help customers to learn more about the product and decide whether it is the right product for them. His 30 years of experience with nonprofits and businesses includes roles as auditor, founder, officer and director of numerous organizations. 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 received the 33 in Detroit in 1973, and was crowned an Active Member of the Supreme Council in 1977 in Pittsburgh. Brief content visible, double tap to read full content. William A. Perry 33 succeeded to the Council on the 23rd March 2022. ; Royal Order of Jesters, and the Royal Order of Scotland. who served as the second Most Puissant Sovereign Grand Commander of the DeBulow Supreme Council from 1879 through 1892. He was elected speaker of the Maine House of Representatives in 1858 and again in 1869. During his 11 years as Sovereign Grand Commander, Smith saw the membership and the Benevolent Fund double. He joined Kalurah Temple, A.A.O.N.M.S. 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. Tompkins became a Mason in Hiram Lodge No. In short, he was involved in all aspects of the Valleys activities. sovereign grand commander supreme council, 33 . 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. He was elected Commander-in-Chief of Maine Consistory in October 1993. Ill. Bro. The State of California Mt. He earned a Juris Doctor Degree in 1969. , ISBN-13 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. 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. Top subscription boxes right to your door, 1996-2023, Amazon.com, Inc. or its affiliates, Learn more how customers reviews work on Amazon. everything It claims that all other Supreme Councils and Subordinate Bodies of the Scottish Rite are derived from it. After serving the Council for 19 years he became Sovereign Grand Commander on 23rd March 2022. Brother Samiec was transferred to the high school level, teaching technical mathematics and automotive technology. 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. Josiah Hayden Drummond, as the Sovereign Grand Commander of the newly joined body, played the key role in making the merger work. Sovereign Grand Commander IN OFFICE 1996-2010 ILL. Ronald A. Warren, 33-SGIG M.P. 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. 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. In 1863, they merged with the Cerneau group known as the Hays Council. He was raised in New Yorks Lodge, LUnion Franaise in 1806. Allocution of the Sovereign Grand Commander of the Supreme Council of the 33rd Degree. Bro. 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.. Illustrious Robert O. Ralston, 33, was born and raised in Cincinnati, Ohio, where he attended public schools before receiving his Bachelor of Science degree in business administration from the University of Cincinnati and his MBA from Xavier University. He enjoys 1960s-era automotive technology, collecting diecast auto replicas, landscape and wildlife photography, and Buffalo Bills football. In Boston in 1824, Raymond received degrees 4 through 32, inclusive, from John Barker, agent of the Southern Jurisdictions Supreme Council. 4 in Johnstown, New York in 1982, where he served as Worshipful Master in 1991, the year of the lodges 225th anniversary. . Cory McPhatter, 33 The Illustrious Grand Secretary of the H.E. Try again. 13, serving that lodge as Master seven times. Giving a world wide total of Ninety Three 33 Free and Accepted Masons under the auspices of the Supreme Council for Thirty-Third and Last Degree of the Ancient and Accepted Scottish Rite for Scotland. Sister Susie C. Blunt Supreme Grand Matron. 87, serving as Master of St. Georges Lodge No. His Excellency the Most Hon. 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 . 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. Bro. In the world of Freemasonry he was involved across the board, heading up three national bodies. the outstanding personality of the founders was John James Joseph Gourgas. We invite you to visit our website again. This web site will be updated on a continuous basis to assure the most accurate information possible. Walter E. Webber was born in Old Town, Maine, on July 31, 1943. With Instead, our system considers things like how recent a review is and if the reviewer bought the item on Amazon. He joined Portland Council No. If we have lost sight of our oath, our frontline responders reminds us every day! 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. SUPREME COUNCIL OF AMERICA - M.P. Because of a worsening physical condition, Illustrious Francis G. Paul, 33, decided against seeking a third term as Sovereign Grand Commander. He served as Grand King of the Grand Chapter of Massachusetts in 1921. He was educated in the public schools of Keene, New Hampshire; Massachusetts Institute of Technology; Harvard College, and Harvard Law School. Please try again. Masons, Inc. 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 . Moriah Lodge, No. ABOUT the World Conference on Civilizations and Welfare of the Human Family. He held that position until 1908. He served as Governor of New York (18071817) and Vice President of the United States (181725) under James Monroe. 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. He was raised a Master Mason in Friendship Lodge No. We will obtain this through constant work and sacrifice. andCompanion (Setia-S.M.J. Learn more. We will not change course, and we will focus on increasing membership." future is bright, and we must be ready to face the challenges before us. Simson was Jewish, but his religious philanthropy extended to Protestants and Catholics as well. From 1860 to 1864 he was Maines attorney general. Bro. Lawrence also became the first mayor of Medford serving from 1892 to 1894. III. Extremely active in his lodge and in the Grand Lodge of Massachusetts, he served as Grand Master from 1913 to 1916. Established 1993 SUPREME COUNCIL OF AMERCIA GRAND COUNCILS. He also helped with their degree work and costuming. He was elevated to the 33 on September 18, 1906, and was crowned an Active Member on September 23, 1909. Lawrence was born in Medford, Massachusetts, in 1832, and went on to attend Harvard University. Simson was born in Danbury, Connecticut in 1780. Like most of his predecessors in the office of Sovereign Grand Commander, Smith was active in other Masonic groups, including Toledo Council No. Rutherford is a Past Depute Grand Master of the Grand Lodge of Scotland. 396 in 1876. GREETINGS, . In those pre-Depression years, the Scottish Rite found itself in a very prosperous cycle. : He was elected and served as Grand Master of the Grand Lodge of Massachusetts from 1917 to 1919. Clayton Watson, 33 The Puissant Lieutenant Grand Commander III. Paul was born and raised in Easton, Pennsylvania. The Supreme Council, Ancient and Accepted Scottish Rite, Southern Jurisdiction, USA (commonly known as the Mother Supreme Council of the World) was the first Supreme Council of Scottish Rite Freemasonry. 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. Illustrious Brother Webber joined the York Rite of Masonry becoming a Royal Arch Mason in Cumberland Chapter No. He became a Master Mason in 1820, in Morton Lodge No. The Webbers had three children. The MIll Grand Sword Bearer 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. Despite 12 years at the helm, Tompkins did not devote much time to the newly formed group. 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. The current Sovereign Grand Commander MP Sovereign Grand Commander Bro. 33. 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. Newbury was also instrumental in establishing the Northern Masonic Jurisdictions membership magazine, The Northern Light, in 1970, as well as the founding of the Scottish Rite Masonic Museum & Library which opened its doors in 1975.