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. 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. James Smith, 33 The Most Puissant Sovereign Grand Commander III. We ask ourselves, Who am I to be brilliant, gorgeous, talented, fabulous? 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. 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. He resigned as Grand Commander in March 1832. His 30 years of experience with nonprofits and businesses includes roles as auditor, founder, officer and director of numerous organizations. He joined the Scottish Rite Valley of Binghamton in 1961, where he devoted himself to the Valleys Executive Committee and community service. Glattly joined Scottish Rite in 1987 and then in 2000, in Pittsburgh, he received the 33. 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. directions fromthe ALL Mighty God, your assistance and my commitment there are 36 on March 28, 1972, serving as a line officer and was elected Worshipful Master of the lodge in 1979. I am Our dealings in the past have led us to this new crossroad with new promises and a new pearl. 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. With directions from the ALL Mighty God, your assistance and my commitment there are no challenges we cannot achieve. Our Johnson continued to research and write throughout his life. 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. Simson served as Lieutenant Grand Commander under Tompkins, and became Sovereign Grand Commander upon Tompkinss death in 1825. Use tab to navigate through the menu items. Lieutenant of the Grand Master Fra' John T. Dunlap. A Mason since 1983, he served as Worshipful Master of Craighill Lodge No. 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. Whatever reason you have either chosen to peruse our website or simply found us by chance I trust you will find it of interest. Ill. The VP Lieutenant Grand Commander Doctor David K. Huggan 33 succeeded to the Council on 20th October 2004. Grand Commander McNaughton was very attentive to fiscal responsibility during the challenges of the nations economic recession during his first triennial term. Johnson became a member of Walthams Monitor Lodge in 1892. One of Illustrious Brother Ralstons major accomplishments was his work toward the recognition of Prince Hall Masonry. 725, Fort Wayne, Indiana. no challenges we cannot achieve. The Registered Agent on file for this company is William T. Gray III and . Charles Iain Robert Wolrige Gordon of Esslemont 33. On the state level, he was a trustee of the Maine Conference, United Church of Christ. In 1992, he became a member of Kora Temple A.A.O.N.M.S. I was chosen for my concentration on DeMolay. He remained and still remains active with that group. From the sites initial launch on March 1, 2020 to the following year, Grand Lodges fielded nearly 10,000 leads from the site. On December 18, 1957, Melvin Maynard Johnson died at his home in Boston. He kept Albanys Ineffable Lodge of Perfection going. Use tab to navigate through the menu items. It also analyzed reviews to verify trustworthiness. He then joined his father Illustrious John Willard McNaughton, 33, an Active Emeritus member of the Supreme Council in operating the All Rite Distributing Company, Inc. He also served as Provincial Grand Master of the Provincial Grand Lodge of Renfrewshire West between 2003 and 2008. He received the Scottish Rites 33 in 1863. MP Sovereign Grand Commander Bro. 2023 by The Imperial Supreme Council. 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. 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 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. The MIll Grand Chancellor Bro. Bro. This site should be used as a facility for our members, offering the required information to allow them to enjoy their membership to the fullest possible advantage whilst also informing the casual browser, possibly who are either non-members of the Order or even non-Freemasons alike an indication of our outlook and activities. 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. 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. Melvin Johnson became an Active Member of the Supreme Council in 1920 and was elected Sovereign Grand Commander in September 1933 in Boston. 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. Charles Iain Robert Wolrige Gordon of Esslemont 33. In between he served as a state senator. 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. humbly accept your vote of confidence to be your new leader. They have two children, Michelle Marie Sellers, and Illustrious Brother John Brian McNaughton, 33. Paul was born and raised in Easton, Pennsylvania. 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 . All rights reserved. All Rights Reserved. Life itself is shaped by the commitments that we make and by our ability to maintain them. He served as District Deputy Grand Master of the 17th Masonic District for the years 198081. 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. Bro. The Divine Council of Twelve Eric It claims that all other Supreme Councils and Subordinate Bodies of the Scottish Rite are derived from it. Maxwell was born in Reading, Massachusetts, in 1910. 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 also served as a Trustee of the Permanent and Charity Funds of the Grand Commandery of Massachusetts and Rhode Island from 1908 until 1929. 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. The Sovereign Grand Commander or the Supreme Council is authorized to attach or detach any state or terri-tory within the general jurisdiction of this Supreme Council in which there is not a resident Sovereign Grand Inspector General to or from the Orient of any Sovereign Grand In-spector General or Deputy of the Supreme Council. During these difficult years in the 1830s and early 1840s Yates made what may be his most important contribution to the Scottish Rite. Allocution of the Sovereign Grand Commander of the Supreme Council of the 33rd Degree. 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. Simson was Jewish, but his religious philanthropy extended to Protestants and Catholics as well. Joseph In 1860, he and Simon W. Robinson abruptly left the Supreme Council and formed their own schismatic Council which bore Raymonds name. 50, among many other groups. He has served on numerous Valley committees and was Deputy for New York from 2008-13. He became an Active Member of the Supreme Council in 1845, as it was re-activated following the anti-Masonic period. 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. 7 in Cincinnati in August 1883. 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. As Masonry began to rebound, Yates encouraged Grand Commander J.J.J. He was admitted to the bar in 1891, and he practiced law in Boston. Cory McPhatter, 33 The Illustrious Grand Secretary of the H.E. 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. Later in Smiths term, the Supreme Council marked both the jurisdictions 100th anniversary and the 50th anniversary of the Union of 1867. Born in 1871 in Waltham, Massachusetts, Johnson later attended Tufts College (now University) and Boston University Law School, receiving his law degree in 1895. All Rights Reserved. Grand Commander, I within my power to move our organization to a higher level. Bro. The MIll Grand Standard Bearer Bro. Ill. Bro. He was also an Honorary Member of the Supreme Councils of the Southern Jurisdiction, England, Wales, and the dependencies of the British Crown, Scotland, Canada and Mexico. SUPREME COUNCIL OF AMERICA - M.P. His Excellency the Most Hon. His valuable contributions to the Northern Masonic Jurisdiction began soon after. Illustrious Robert O. Ralston, 33, was installed as Sovereign Grand Commander and youthful successor to Illustrious Brother Paul on September 1, 1993. 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. When he left office in 1909, the fund had increased to $454,000. Galbraith is also a Past Provincial Grand Master of the Provincial Grand Lodge of Glasgow and West of Scotland of the Royal Order of Scotland. Despite his impressive resume, Tompkins was hampered by a debilitating fight with alcoholism, which brought him both ill health and financial problems. who served as the second Most Puissant Sovereign Grand Commander of the DeBulow Supreme Council from 1879 through 1892. , Paperback : 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. He was elevated to the 33 on September 18, 1906, and was crowned an Active Member on September 23, 1909. 695, F. & A.M. in Norwood, Ohio, where he went on to serve as Worshipful Master, District Deputy Grand Master and, Trustee of the Ohio Masonic Home. To calculate the overall star rating and percentage breakdown by star, we dont use a simple average. At a young age he was raised in Waterville Lodge No. He joined Kalurah Temple, A.A.O.N.M.S. 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. 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 . Charles Iain Robert Wolrige Gordon of Esslemont 33 succeeded to the Supreme Council on the 25th June 2003. Supreme Council of the Northern Jurisdiction He also helped with their degree work and costuming. He has been credited with bringing about the Union of 1867 when the two competing Supreme Councils in the Northern Jurisdiction combined. You are a child of God. 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 enjoys 1960s-era automotive technology, collecting diecast auto replicas, landscape and wildlife photography, and Buffalo Bills football. J.D. John F. Herrick 33 succeeded to the Council on the 22nd March 2006. 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. He was made a Mason at Mt. It is not known why the name "Red Rose . In his business life Josiah Hayden Drummond was a lawyer and politician. In 1912, he entertained U.S. President William Howard Taft at a dinner held in connection with the Supreme Councils annual meeting. 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. During Hurricane Sandy, Bro. 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. : His Excellency the Most Hon. Allen 1897 to 1911 - D.F. Pleasant, New York, in 1800. 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. Using your mobile phone camera - scan the code below and download the Kindle app. He was also active in the York Rite, serving as King of his Chapter, and Illustrious Master of his Council. in Binghamton, New York, in 1961 and was Potentate in 1986. A native of Fort Wayne, Indiana, Sovereign Grand Commander McNaughton graduated from Indiana University with a degree in forensic studies, and spent the next 10 years as a detective with the Fort Wayne Police Department. Alistair Henderson 33 succeeded to the Council on the 23rd March 2022. 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. 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. We will obtain this through constant work and sacrifice. Masons, Inc. Illustrious Francis George Paul, 33, came to lead the Northern Masonic Jurisdiction from one of the worlds largest business entities, IBM. Puissant Sovereign Grand Commander, I pledge to you that I will do. In the Scottish Rite Valley of Fort Wayne, he presided as Thrice Potent Master of Fort Wayne Lodge of Perfection beginning in 1996. Past Sovereign Grand Commanders. 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. In short, he was involved in all aspects of the Valleys activities. He not only worked to get the bodies up and running, but also he made several visits to assure their continued growth. He joined the Scottish Rite in 1881 and received the 33 in 1887. He was elected and served as Grand Master of the Grand Lodge of Massachusetts from 1917 to 1919. Illustrious Brother Webber was crowned an Active Member of the Supreme Council in Cleveland, Ohio on September 27, 1994. For many years he has been the CEO for the Masonic Home of Virginia in Richmond. Brea Historical Society: The Brea Historical Society, founded in 1971, collects, preserves, and displays the heritage and history of the City of Brea. There is nothing enlightened about shrinking so that other people won't feel insecure around you. 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. Four years later he was raised a Master Mason in Clifton Lodge No. 245 in Otisco, New York in 1822. United Supreme Councils Sovereign Grand Commander pays a courtesy call on the Second Murder Recorded Within Two Weeks On GB, Min. Now, is the time and we must see value in the whole of humanity. He was an Honorary Member of 23 symbolic lodges in Massachusetts and several Scottish Rite Bodies in Massachusetts, Connecticut, New York, Illinois, and Florida. He also belonged to the York Rite Bodies; the Red Cross of Constantine; Syrian Temple, A.A.O.N.M.S. Fontenot, 33 The Illustrious Grand Orator and Minister of State III. He has served as Grand Lieutenant Commander under both Commander John William McNaughton and Commander David A. Glattly. Bro. He joined Portland Council No. We will not change course, and we will focus on increasing membership." "A house divided against itself cannot stand. 429 in 1985, serving as Master for two terms. Cincinnati . 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. Illus. Illustrious Brother Abbott kept the Supreme Council on a steady course, leaving the Active Members at a loss upon his untimely passing. Sovereign Grand Commander Supreme Council AASR Southern Jurisdiction of the United States James D. Cole, 33 Illus. 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. Download the free Kindle app and start reading Kindle books instantly on your smartphone, tablet, or computer - no Kindle device required. J. Fitzpatrick 1973 to 1989 - Illustrious John H. Burns 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). The head of the NMJ is the Sovereign Grand Commander. Top subscription boxes right to your door, 1996-2023, Amazon.com, Inc. or its affiliates, Learn more how customers reviews work on Amazon. Customer Reviews, including Product Star Ratings help customers to learn more about the product and decide whether it is the right product for them. "Our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure. 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. Stanley Fielding Maxwell continued to oversee the fraternity until 1985, providing leadership and working to increase membership and continue a stable financial footing. 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. Halkitis congratulates newly promoted Customs officers. 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. sovereign grand commander supreme council, 33 . James D. Cole, 33, was installed as the nineteenth Sovereign Grand Commander of the Supreme Council, 33, Southern Jurisdiction, USA on August 19, 2019. Working for Cincinnati Milacron, he went on to become manufacturing manager and eventually vice president of the Service Parts Division. . He moved to Pittsburgh and was named Deputy for Western Pennsylvania and Ohio. "Faith is confidence in what we hope for and assurance about what we do not see". . He also served as an adjunct professor in the Communications Technology Department at Fulton-Montgomery Community College. , ISBN-13 This Supreme Council shall and always believe in true partnership and progress. He practiced law in Ohio for more than 40 years. 4, Royal and Select Masters on March 16, 1994, and was knighted in Portland Commandery No. He was elected Sovereign Grand Commander in 1985. He affiliated with Gloversville Lodge No. Grand Councils. 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. He was raised a Mason in 1897 and received the 33 five short years later. , ISBN-10 Seville 1911 to 1920 - H.M. Rennick 1920 to 1948 - Dr. W.H. 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. Glattly has received several other Masonic honors including the Daniel Coxe Medal from New Jersey and the Josiah Drummond Award from Maine. He worked as an attorney until 1939, while also teaching and later serving as dean at Boston University Law School. It's not just in some of us; it's in everyone. 6 in 1826. for the United States Of America, its territories and dependencies. Lawrence also became the first mayor of Medford serving from 1892 to 1894. Brother Ralston was raised in Evanston-Eversull Lodge No. this website indicates . He made it his task to heal all the rifts between members and officers of the past regimes, combining competing bodies, creating bodies where there were none, and establishing a set of Constitutions amenable to both sides. 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. A total of 22 men have held this office since 1813. He holds two degrees from Virginia Tech. 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. Henry G. Petrie 33succeeded to the Council on the 1st January 2017. 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. 87, serving as Master of St. Georges Lodge No. He served as Grand King of the Grand Chapter of Massachusetts in 1921. 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. , Dimensions 203. In 1871 he was Grand High Priest of the General Grand Chapter of the United States. It was he who kept the Scottish Rite alive during the years when but for him it would have faded out. 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. 13, serving that lodge as Master seven times. As yourMost 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 awarded the Air Medal, and his bomber group was presented the Presidential Commendation Award. He became a Master Mason in 1820, in Morton Lodge No. Ill. Samuel Crocker Lawrence joined the Scottish Rite in 1862 and received the 33 in 1864. Brother Samiec was installed as Sovereign Grand Commander in Cleveland on August 31, 2021. 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. Actually, who are younotto be? Glattly entered the Masonic world through DeMolay. 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 ". Bro. Under Newburys command, the Supreme Councils headquarters moved from Boston to Lexington, Massachusetts. For we are people of improbable hope building on our common history and seizing our common destiny. alan wayne adkins 33, grand cross . and his habits of intemperance alone prevented him from becoming President of the United States.. Born in Illinois on June 2, 1852, Smith attended the University of Michigan, receiving both his bachelors and law degrees there. 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 State of North Carolina King David Grand Council. . : He joined the Scottish Rite in the Valley of Boston in 1896, where he would eventually serve as Thrice Potent Master of Boston-Lafayette Lodge of Perfection in 1904 and 1905. Gourgas to reactivate the Scottish Rite in the Northern Masonic Jurisdiction in 1843. He stayed active at the highest levels of the craft. Van Rensselaer was chosen as Lt. Grand Commander and William B. Hubbard was elected to succeed Raymond. Bro. Lieutenant of the Grand Master Fra' John T. Dunlap. The MIll Grand Master of Ceremonies Bro. When he moved to Wisconsin, he affiliated with Tracy Lodge No. 4 in Johnstown, New York in 1982, where he served as Worshipful Master in 1991, the year of the lodges 225th anniversary. In the world of Freemasonry he was involved across the board, heading up three national bodies. During his term in office he saw the Scottish Rite enter the 20th century and grow stronger each decade. He was also Grand Master of the Grand Lodge of Wisconsin for four years twice in the 1850s and twice in the 1870s. He demitted in 1853 and remained unaffiliated with any craft lodge for the rest of his life. He took the office the morning after George Bushnells sudden death at the Supreme Councils Annual Meeting in Cleveland in 1965. Brother Paul died in 1996.