Brother Abbott was born in Richmond, New Hampshire in 1867. While many men might aspire to become Sovereign Grand Commander, Stevens did not. We will obtain this through constant work and sacrifice. 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. . He served as Grand King of the Grand Chapter of Massachusetts in 1921. andCompanion (Setia-S.M.J. : He was crowned an Active Member of Supreme Council in 2003. 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 . This web site will be updated on a continuous basis to assure the most accurate information possible. Born in Schenectady, New York, in 1798, Yates attended Union College and became a lawyer, working as Surrogate of Schenectady County for 19 years. , Kessinger Publishing, LLC (September 10, 2010), Language Clayton Watson, 33 The Puissant Lieutenant Grand Commander III. Whatever reason you have either chosen to peruse our website or simply found us by chance I trust you will find it of interest. When Palmer first took office, the Permanent Fund (which had been established in 1872) had a balance of $16,000. Joseph 2023 Supreme Council, AASR, NMJ, USA. THE GREAT NINE OF THE SUPREME COUNCIL III. He enjoys 1960s-era automotive technology, collecting diecast auto replicas, landscape and wildlife photography, and Buffalo Bills football. 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. We invite you to visit our website again. Simson was born in Danbury, Connecticut in 1780. The Registered Agent on file for this company is William T. Gray III and . In addition there are approximately fifty Past Deputies and past members of Supreme Council who have retired. William A. Perry 33 succeeded to the Council on the 23rd March 2022. He served as part of the middle school technology team for 22 years, where he developed a program that integrated the teaching of reading into the technology curriculum, providing reinforcement of reading skills in a nontraditional environment. He was elected Sovereign Grand Commander in September 1975, while also serving as the Grand Master of the Grand Lodge of Massachusetts (a post he held from 1974 to 1977). United Supreme Councils Sovereign Grand Commander pays a courtesy call on the Second Murder Recorded Within Two Weeks On GB, Min. 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 resigned as Grand Commander in March 1832. He was elected and served as Grand Master of the Grand Lodge of Massachusetts from 1917 to 1919. 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. Time and disease cut short this great leaders potential list of significant accomplishments here and abroad. Working closely with Grand Commander Newbury, Maxwell came into office with an intimate knowledge of the Supreme Councils business. 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. 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. The MIll Grand Chancellor Bro. 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. After receiving two degrees from Harvard, he entered the banking field in Chicago, but returned to Medford after a short time to join his fathers business. 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. 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 joined Portland Council No. In 1871 he was Grand High Priest of the General Grand Chapter of the United States. In 1992, he became a member of Kora Temple A.A.O.N.M.S. They have two children, Michelle Marie Sellers, and Illustrious Brother John Brian McNaughton, 33. Allen 1897 to 1911 - D.F. Fra' Alessandro de Franciscis - Grand Hospitaller Henry G. Petrie 33succeeded to the Council on the 1st January 2017. He has served as the Grand Almoner since 2015. As far as his views on his role as Grand Commander, he said: I plan to follow the vision statement. 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 was made a Mason at Mt. "A house divided against itself cannot stand. 50, among many other groups. for the United States Of America, its territories and dependencies. Raymond served as head of many Masonic bodies, including the office of Grand Master of the Grand Lodge of Massachusetts (18491851). He was educated in the public schools of Keene, New Hampshire; Massachusetts Institute of Technology; Harvard College, and Harvard Law School. Raymond served as Sovereign Grand Commander from 1851 to 1860. Supreme Council AASR Southern Jurisdiction of the United States, Copyright Honolulu Scottish Rite | Professionally Built & Managed by Masonic Web Master, New 32 Scottish Rite Masons Receive 14 Rings & Caps, Ill. Andrew Geiser, 33, Featured in the Scottish Rite Journal. Brief content visible, double tap to read full content. Ill. He earned a Juris Doctor Degree in 1969. this website indicates that we continue to do so. : GREETINGS, . , Paperback ABOUT the World Conference on Civilizations and Welfare of the Human Family. Most Puissant Sovereign Grand Commander. He joined the Scottish Rite in 1881 and received the 33 in 1887. Cory McPhatter, 33 The Illustrious Grand Secretary of the H.E. 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. Despite 12 years at the helm, Tompkins did not devote much time to the newly formed group. Ill. Alvin K. Wilkins, 33 LIEUTENANT GRAND COMMANDER. He was responsible for bringing the Seeds of Liberty fundraising campaign to fruition. Bro. His valuable contributions to the Northern Masonic Jurisdiction began soon after. Brother Webber was created an Honorary Member of the Supreme Council, 33, at Boston on September 30, 1987. The head of the NMJ is the Sovereign Grand Commander. He was raised a Master Mason in Friendship Lodge No. 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. L. Thomas33,Sovereign , ISBN-13 The Divine Council of Twelve Eric of Freemasonry, Southern Jurisdiction, USA, I extend my condolences and heartfelt prayers to the family of Illustrious Deary Vaughn, 33, who served as Sovereign Grand Commander of the United Supreme Council AASR (PHA) SJ from 2003 until his passing today. 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.. 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 District Deputy Grand Master of the 17th Masonic District for the years 198081. 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. The State of California Mt. He worked as an attorney until 1939, while also teaching and later serving as dean at Boston University Law School. Charles Iain Robert Wolrige Gordon of Esslemont 33 succeeded to the Supreme Council on the 25th June 2003. Brother Galbraith is a Past Substitute Grand Master of the Grand Lodge of Scotland. He practiced law in Ohio for more than 40 years. Glattly was point man for the Scottish Rite as the fraternity provided relief for so many of our members during that tragedy. In the world of Freemasonry he was involved across the board, heading up three national bodies. All Rights Reserved. He kept Albanys Ineffable Lodge of Perfection going. 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. Glattly entered the Masonic world through DeMolay. Outside of his law practice he was a director of both the Maine Central Railroad and Union Mutual Life Insurance Company. The current Sovereign Grand Commander MP Sovereign Grand Commander Bro. 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. . Fontenot, 33 The Illustrious Grand Orator and Minister of State 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 Download the free Kindle app and start reading Kindle books instantly on your smartphone, tablet, or computer - no Kindle device required. He married Leslie M. MacDougall on November 27, 1965. He not only worked to get the bodies up and running, but also he made several visits to assure their continued growth. Simson was Jewish, but his religious philanthropy extended to Protestants and Catholics as well. Ewan Rutherford 33 succeeded to the Council on the 24th June 2009. 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. 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 . Bro. Twenty years later, he received the 33 and was elected to the Active Membership of the Supreme Council. 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. 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 remained as Sovereign Grand Commander until the Union of 1867. 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. He affiliated with Gloversville Lodge No. He served as Governor of New York (18071817) and Vice President of the United States (181725) under James Monroe. Lawrence also became the first mayor of Medford serving from 1892 to 1894. His Excellency the Most Hon. M.P. In 1915, he earned his law degree, but did not begin practicing law until after the end of World War I. J.D. alan wayne adkins 33, grand cross . Lawrence was born in Medford, Massachusetts, in 1832, and went on to attend Harvard University. Grand Commander & CEO Tel: Post Office Box 642 Email. 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 outstanding personality of the founders was John James Joseph Gourgas. 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. Learn more. Use tab to navigate through the menu items. He also served as an adjunct professor in the Communications Technology Department at Fulton-Montgomery Community College. He served as Grand Master of the Grand Lodge of Massachusetts from 1881 to 1883. 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. Bro. The 130 th anniversary. After serving the Council for 19 years he became Sovereign Grand Commander on 23rd March 2022. 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. 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. Ill. Charles Iain Robert Wolrige Gordon of Esslemont 33 succeeded to the Supreme Council on the 25th June 2003. Life itself is shaped by the commitments that we make and by our ability to maintain them. In 1863, they merged with the Cerneau group known as the Hays Council. Paul was born and raised in Easton, Pennsylvania. Governance Sovereign Council Government Bodies Sovereign Grand Commander IN OFFICE 1993-1996 ILL. Clarence Plummer, 33-SGIG M.P. 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. 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. In 1995 he was chosen as Master of the lodge. There is nothing enlightened about shrinking so that other people won't feel insecure around you. 396 in 1876. He was also active in the York Rite, serving as King of his Chapter, and Illustrious Master of his Council. . Four years later he was raised a Master Mason in Clifton Lodge No. Named Illustrious Lieutenant Grand Commander in 1843, Yates became Sovereign Grand Commander in 1851 when Gourgas resigned. 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. The MIll Grand Secretary General Alexander Galbraith 33, is the 16th person to serve the Council in that capacity. He has served as Grand Lieutenant Commander under both Commander John William McNaughton and Commander David A. Glattly. We are all meant to shine, as children do. 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 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. He took the office the morning after George Bushnells sudden death at the Supreme Councils Annual Meeting in Cleveland in 1965. He was elected Sovereign Grand Commander in 1985. In 1860, he and Simon W. Robinson abruptly left the Supreme Council and formed their own schismatic Council which bore Raymonds name. 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. On behalf of the Supreme Council, 33, A.& A.S.R. The current Sovereign Grand Commander MP Sovereign Grand Commander Bro. In short, he was involved in all aspects of the Valleys activities. 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. Charles Iain Robert Wolrige Gordon of Esslemont 33. If we have lost sight of our oath, our frontline responders reminds us every day! Actually, who are younotto be? 2023 by The Imperial Supreme Council. 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 . We will not change course, and we will focus on increasing membership." I am Grand Commander Cole served as Grand Master of the Grand Lodge of Virginia in 2001. SOVEREIGN GRAND COMMANDERS ILL. Roy L. Prince 33-SGIG M.P. After graduating from Cornell, he began work for IBM for which he had a very successful career as the president of the manufacturing division and finally as the corporate resident manager. 75 in 1841, serving as Master of that lodge from 1845 to 1848. Just eleven years later, at age 33, he was chosen as Grand Master of the Grand Lodge of Maine. The MIll Grand Sword Bearer Bro. "Faith is confidence in what we hope for and assurance about what we do not see". Samiec devoted his time to the operation of his business, Subcontracting Services Co., specializing in installing and servicing residential electrical, lighting, and communications systems. With directions from the ALL Mighty God, your assistance and my commitment there are no challenges we cannot achieve. He was also active in the Shrine, Red Cross of Constantine, and DeMolay. We welcome you and hope that the information we have shared will be informative to you. Nebo Grand Council. "Our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure. He was admitted to the bar in 1891, and he practiced law in Boston. who served as the second Most Puissant Sovereign Grand Commander of the DeBulow Supreme Council from 1879 through 1892. He was responsible for the founding of 14 Lodges of Perfection, 13 Councils, and two Consistories. Lawrence also became the driving force behind the establishment of the Permanent Fund, which was fully organized by 1875. To calculate the overall star rating and percentage breakdown by star, we dont use a simple average. When he moved to Wisconsin, he affiliated with Tracy Lodge No. His 30 years of experience with nonprofits and businesses includes roles as auditor, founder, officer and director of numerous organizations. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Covid-19 changes our socialization, affects our sensory perception, interpretation and motor functions; our emotions, memories and more. this website indicates . 33. Grand Councils. He was the first Secretary General and served as third Sovereign Grand Commander of the Northern Masonic Jurisdiction from 1832 to 1851. He was elected speaker of the Maine House of Representatives in 1858 and again in 1869. Melvin Johnson became an Active Member of the Supreme Council in 1920 and was elected Sovereign Grand Commander in September 1933 in Boston. 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 . His Excellency the Most Hon. 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 ". Simson is best remembered today for his central role in establishing the New York hospital that became known as Mount Sinai Hospital. 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. and his habits of intemperance alone prevented him from becoming President of the United States.. During this time, he also served in the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve. 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.
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