Grand Commander McNaughton rose rapidly through the ranks of the Scottish Rite. 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. Tompkins became a Mason in Hiram Lodge No. Charles Iain Robert Wolrige Gordon of Esslemont 33. 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. He stayed active at the highest levels of the craft. Ill. Bro. 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. MID-WINTER SUMMIT 2023 SONESTA ATLANTA AIRPORT NORTH HOTEL ATLANTA, GEORGIA JANUARY 12-14, 2023 J.D. 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. He served as both Grand Secretary (18021805) and Grand Master (182021) for the Grand Lodge of New York. Use tab to navigate through the menu items. In 1990, Ill. 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. Henry G. Petrie 33succeeded to the Council on the 1st January 2017. The current Sovereign Grand Commander MP Sovereign Grand Commander Bro. He was raised in Columbian Lodge, Boston in 1894, where he served as Worshipful Master from 1905 to 1907; exalted in St. Pauls Royal Arch Chapter, Boston in 1894, where he served as High Priest in 1907; greeted in Boston Council in 1896; and knighted in Boston Commandery, Boston in 1895. 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. George Bushnell was born in Roanoke, Virginia in 1887. 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. The Divine Council of Twelve Eric Past Sovereign Grand Commanders. Use tab to navigate through the menu items. He was elected Deputy for New York in 1981, and Grand Lieutenant Commander in 1982. who served as the second Most Puissant Sovereign Grand Commander of the DeBulow Supreme Council from 1879 through 1892. : He was elevated to the 33 on September 18, 1906, and was crowned an Active Member on September 23, 1909. 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. We will obtain this through constant work and sacrifice. 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. Glattly has received several other Masonic honors including the Daniel Coxe Medal from New Jersey and the Josiah Drummond Award from Maine. MP Sovereign Grand Commander Bro. Allen 1897 to 1911 - D.F. : Commander Glattly helped achieve just that -- and in the midst of a global pandemic no less. Stevens was born in Canton, Connecticut in 1855. 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. 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. He is a member of the York Rite in Fort Wayne and Mizpah Shrine. (read more) Culture. within my power to move our organization to a higher level. He enjoys 1960s-era automotive technology, collecting diecast auto replicas, landscape and wildlife photography, and Buffalo Bills football. 2, Knights Templar, on February 28, 1991. 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 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. Lawrence also became the first mayor of Medford serving from 1892 to 1894. 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. Masons, Inc. We will not change course, and we will focus on increasing membership." After viewing product detail pages, look here to find an easy way to navigate back to pages you are interested in. Brother Webber began his practice of law in 1969 with the Portland, Maine, law firm of Jensen and Baird. 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 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. SOVEREIGN GRAND COMMANDERS ILL. Roy L. Prince 33-SGIG M.P. 4, Royal and Select Masters on March 16, 1994, and was knighted in Portland Commandery No. We were born to make manifest the glory of God that is within us. In addition there are approximately fifty Past Deputies and past members of Supreme Council who have retired. Brother Paul died in 1996. 2023 Supreme Council, AASR, NMJ, USA. Illustrious Brother Abbott kept the Supreme Council on a steady course, leaving the Active Members at a loss upon his untimely passing. andCompanion (Setia-S.M.J. His Excellency the Most Hon. The mission of The Sovereign United Supreme Council is to strengthen and develop the mind and body-through character development programs with Scripture study to promote a life-transforming tradition that empowers our members to achieve lifelong successes in their communities and benefit to contemporary society. In 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. alan wayne adkins 33, grand cross . 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. , Paperback 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. In 1849 he moved his family to Wisconsin. 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. To fully achieve peace within the Rite the newly merged Supreme Council chose, in Drummond, one of its greatest Masonic statesmen. 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. this website indicates that we continue to do so. Bro. ", It gives me great pleasure to welcome you to. After presenting the facts of the extraordinary circumstances to Past Grand Commander Gourgas, three members of the Council met and elected new officers. 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. 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. It also analyzed reviews to verify trustworthiness. 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. Sovereign Grand Commander. 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. He explains that, In that year as a Millennium project each Valley reached out for candidates doing Masonic work in many fields. 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 . He also belonged to the York Rite Bodies; the Red Cross of Constantine; Syrian Temple, A.A.O.N.M.S. 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. He still served on three Supreme Council committees at the time of his death in October 1997. He also holds a masters degree in Educational Philosophy and Clinical Educational Supervision from the State University College at Oneonta, New York. Herrick is a Past Substitute Grand Master of the Grand Lodge of Scotland. 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 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. He has been credited with bringing about the Union of 1867 when the two competing Supreme Councils in the Northern Jurisdiction combined. 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 . Bro. looking forward to working with you to build a stronger organization. this website indicates . 153, in Owego, New York, in 1948 where he eventually served as Worshipful Master. At a young age he was raised in Waterville Lodge No. Ill. We invite you to visit our website again. United Supreme Councils Sovereign Grand Commander pays a courtesy call on the Second Murder Recorded Within Two Weeks On GB, Min. His Excellency the Most Hon. Nebo Grand Council. 160, Elliston, Virginia, in 1987 and as Virginia's Grand Master in 2001. Brother Samiec and his lovely wife, Gail P. Randall, have been married for 53 years and they are the proud parents of Dr. Carrie B. Samiec and also have a grandson, Nathan. Time and disease cut short this great leaders potential list of significant accomplishments here and abroad. Publisher , ISBN-10 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. 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 dealings in the past have led us to this new crossroad with new promises and a new pearl. Your playing small does not serve the world. However, he resigned his judgeship in 1874 to become president of Northwestern Mutual Insurance Company. . 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. 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. After serving the Council for 19 years he became Sovereign Grand Commander on 23rd March 2022. He will be remembered for his dedication to bringing about a National Masonic Renewal program in 1987. He earned a Juris Doctor Degree in 1969. Illustrious Brother Webber was crowned an Active Member of the Supreme Council in Cleveland, Ohio on September 27, 1994. Smith was made a Master Mason in Toledos Sanford L. Collins Lodge No. Learn more. 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. Petrie served as Deputy for the Province of Scotland North East from 2001 to 2011. Governance Sovereign Council Government Bodies 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. 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. He became an Active Member of Supreme Council in 1998. 6 in 1826. Actually, who are younotto be? Johnson continued to research and write throughout his life. Brother Galbraith is a Past Substitute Grand Master of the Grand Lodge of Scotland. 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 remained as Sovereign Grand Commander until the Union of 1867. Despite his short tenure as Sovereign Grand Commander he held this office for about 18 months Samuel Crocker Lawrences willingness to take on the challenges of the office resonates with his other contributions to the fraternity. In his business life Josiah Hayden Drummond was a lawyer and politician. All Rights Reserved. sovereign grand inpector general of virginia ancient and accepted scottish rite of freemasonry southern jurisdiction of the united states of america. Grand Commander, I 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. Ill. Bro. You're listening to a sample of the Audible audio edition. . He then went on to the State University College at Buffalo, earning a Bachelor of Science degree in education. Halkitis congratulates newly promoted Customs officers. All Rights Reserved. ill alan w. adkins biography orient officers Established 1993 SUPREME COUNCIL OF AMERCIA GRAND COUNCILS. In 1860, he and Simon W. Robinson abruptly left the Supreme Council and formed their own schismatic Council which bore Raymonds name. We ask ourselves, Who am I to be brilliant, gorgeous, talented, fabulous? He was educated in the public schools of Keene, New Hampshire; Massachusetts Institute of Technology; Harvard College, and Harvard Law School. In 1871 he was Grand High Priest of the General Grand Chapter of the United States. All Rights Reserved. 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. L. Thomas33,Sovereign After his retirement, Ill. Bro. As Grand Lieutenant Commander under Henry Lynde Palmer, Lawrence was called to the office of Sovereign Grand Commander when Palmer resigned due to ill health in 1909. He kept Albanys Ineffable Lodge of Perfection going. In November 1943, he married his high school sweetheart, Lillian Elizabeth (Bette) Grube, with whom he had four sons and a daughter. Simson is best remembered today for his central role in establishing the New York hospital that became known as Mount Sinai Hospital. The Registered Agent on file for this company is William T. Gray III and . Please try again. He moved to Pittsburgh and was named Deputy for Western Pennsylvania and Ohio. Grand Councils. Council Member Steven Vargas was first elected to the Brea City Council in November 2014, re-elected in 2018 and 2022, . Palmer continued to practice law, served in the state legislature and became a judge in 1873. Rutherford is a Past Depute Grand Master of the Grand Lodge of Scotland. Melvin Maynard Johnson has been and still is considered by most Masonic scholars to have been the greatest American Mason of the 20th century. Bro. A Mason since 1983, he served as Worshipful Master of Craighill Lodge No. He was raised as a Master Mason in Casco Lodge No. This Grand Commander, through his vision, dedication, and energy, effected many changes at a time that brought much recognition to the status of the Northern Masonic Jurisdiction. He held that position until 1908. 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. 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. 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. Working closely with Grand Commander Newbury, Maxwell came into office with an intimate knowledge of the Supreme Councils business. In 1897, he served as Grand Master of the Grand Lodge of Ohio. the outstanding personality of the founders was John James Joseph Gourgas. His 1924 book, The Beginnings of Freemasonry in America, remains an important work today. Charles Iain Robert Wolrige Gordon of Esslemont 33 succeeded to the Supreme Council on the 25th June 2003. 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 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. The company's filing status is listed as Active and its File Number is 251245. Cincinnati . He was crowned an Active Member of Supreme Council in 2003. 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. ABOUT the World Conference on Civilizations and Welfare of the Human Family.
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