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. Brother Samiec was raised a Master Mason at St. Patricks Lodge No. 50, among many other groups. ; Royal Order of Jesters, and the Royal Order of Scotland. Commander Glattly helped achieve just that -- and in the midst of a global pandemic no less. 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. [1] 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. Joseph There is nothing enlightened about shrinking so that other people won't feel insecure around you. 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. He was raised in New Yorks Lodge, LUnion Franaise in 1806. Illustrious Francis George Paul, 33, came to lead the Northern Masonic Jurisdiction from one of the worlds largest business entities, IBM. He has served as the Grand Almoner since 2015. 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. After presenting the facts of the extraordinary circumstances to Past Grand Commander Gourgas, three members of the Council met and elected new officers. The Webbers had three children. After his resignation, Yates continued his service to the Scottish Rite, serving as chief ritualist until his death on December 13, 1859. the outstanding personality of the founders was John James Joseph Gourgas. Ewan Rutherford 33 succeeded to the Council on the 24th June 2009. He was also Grand Master of the Grand Lodge of Wisconsin for four years twice in the 1850s and twice in the 1870s. 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 . Nebo Grand Council. He kept Albanys Ineffable Lodge of Perfection going. Bro. Like most of his predecessors in the office of Sovereign Grand Commander, Smith was active in other Masonic groups, including Toledo Council No. . Because of a worsening physical condition, Illustrious Francis G. Paul, 33, decided against seeking a third term as Sovereign Grand Commander. The head of the NMJ is the Sovereign Grand Commander. From 1826 until his sudden elevation to Acting Sovereign Grand Commander, Stevens served as Grand Lieutenant Commander under Leon Abbott. MOST PUISSANT SOVEREIGN GRAND COMMANDER ILLUSTRIOUS GRADY C. GRIFFIN 33,-SGIG MOST PUISSANT SOVEREIGN GRAND COMMANDER SUPREME COUNCIL OF AMERICA, INC. A.A.S.R.M. In 1860, he and Simon W. Robinson abruptly left the Supreme Council and formed their own schismatic Council which bore Raymonds name. ESTABLISHED 1993 In August of 1993, the Most Powerful Sovereign Grand Commander of the National Supreme Council A&ASRM. 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. He was coroneted an Honorary 33 at Philadelphia in 1981, and was elected to Active Membership on the Supreme Council in Chicago in 1992. Brief content visible, double tap to read full content. Moriah Lodge, No. 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. Council of Nine. (USNR) and holds the rank of Lieutenant Commander, Civil Engineering Corps. 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. 6 in 1826. Governance Sovereign Council Government Bodies Bro. Sovereign Grand Commanders of the Supreme Council 1864 to 1870 - Baron August Hugo de Bulow 1870 to 1879 - Patrick Reason 1879 to 1892 - Dr. Peter W. Ray 1892 to 1897 - A.B. His Excellency the Most Hon. Use tab to navigate through the menu items. 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. no challenges we cannot achieve. This web site will be updated on a continuous basis to assure the most accurate information possible. Grand Commander McNaughton rose rapidly through the ranks of the Scottish Rite. 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. He moved to Pittsburgh and was named Deputy for Western Pennsylvania and Ohio. Today, Lawrences memory lives on, both through his contributions to the Scottish Rite, and at the Grand Lodge of Massachusetts, which named its library after him. John Gabriel Tardy presented Tompkins the 32 in 1808. : Supreme Council of the Northern Jurisdiction Your playing small does not serve the world. 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 . . Raymond served as head of many Masonic bodies, including the office of Grand Master of the Grand Lodge of Massachusetts (18491851). For many years he has been the CEO for the Masonic Home of Virginia in Richmond. III. In Boston in 1824, Raymond received degrees 4 through 32, inclusive, from John Barker, agent of the Southern Jurisdictions Supreme Council. . 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 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. , Item Weight As far as his views on his role as Grand Commander, he said: I plan to follow the vision statement. 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. 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. His Excellency the Most Hon. 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. This item cannot be shipped to your selected delivery location. When he moved to Wisconsin, he affiliated with Tracy Lodge No. directions fromthe ALL Mighty God, your assistance and my commitment there are From 1860 to 1864 he was Maines attorney general. everything He married Leslie M. MacDougall on November 27, 1965. 84 and Kosciuszko Lodge #1085. Glattly has received several other Masonic honors including the Daniel Coxe Medal from New Jersey and the Josiah Drummond Award from Maine. Brea Historical Society: The Brea Historical Society, founded in 1971, collects, preserves, and displays the heritage and history of the City of Brea. He has served on numerous Valley committees and was Deputy for New York from 2008-13. In short, he was involved in all aspects of the Valleys activities. We will obtain this through constant work and sacrifice. 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. 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. 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. On December 18, 1957, Melvin Maynard Johnson died at his home in Boston. Johnson became a member of Walthams Monitor Lodge in 1892. Walter E. Webber was born in Old Town, Maine, on July 31, 1943. He was elected speaker of the Maine House of Representatives in 1858 and again in 1869. After the war, he returned to Cornell, where he received athletic and scholastic honors, including the prestigious McMullen Engineering Scholarship Award. Ill. At the Annual Meeting in Milwaukee in 1995, the Supreme Council ratified a resolution granting mutual recognition. Lawrence also became the driving force behind the establishment of the Permanent Fund, which was fully organized by 1875. He joined Kalurah Temple, A.A.O.N.M.S. Killian Van Rensselaer was born in Greenbush, New York, a member of the famous Knickerbocker family. You are a child of God. 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. 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 . After practicing law in New York City for a short period, Simson turned his focus toward religion and philanthropy. Through educational programs, research studies, exhibitions, and workshops, the Brea Historical Society continues to document and promote Brea's unique contribution to an ever-changing world. As your Most Puissant Sovereign Grand Commander, I pledge to you that I will do everything within my power to move our organization to a higher level. Supreme Council of . Four years later he was raised a Master Mason in Clifton Lodge No. within my power to move our organization to a higher level. He became an Active Member of the Supreme Council in 1845, as it was re-activated following the anti-Masonic period. 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. We will not change course, and we will focus on increasing membership." Born August 30, 1827 in Winslow, Maine, he remained very active in the government and commerce of his native state. In 1871 he was Grand High Priest of the General Grand Chapter of the United States. In between he served as a state senator. 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. Fontenot, 33 The Illustrious Grand Orator and Minister of State III. Named Illustrious Lieutenant Grand Commander in 1843, Yates became Sovereign Grand Commander in 1851 when Gourgas resigned. Grand Commander - The Official Website of the Honolulu Scottish Rite United Supreme Councils Sovereign Grand Commander pays a courtesy call on the Second Murder Recorded Within Two Weeks On GB, Min. Supreme Council of The United States of America of Sovereign Grand , Dimensions Appendant Bodies. Johnson continued to research and write throughout his life. 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. Born in Schenectady, New York, in 1798, Yates attended Union College and became a lawyer, working as Surrogate of Schenectady County for 19 years. Elected Officers of The United Supreme Council The State of California Mt. Learn more. Peter J. Samiec, 33, was born and raised in the great state of New York. , Kessinger Publishing, LLC (September 10, 2010), Language 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. Lawrence continued the family business until 1905, but also took on a directorship at the Eastern Railway in 1875. Ill. Alvin K. Wilkins, 33 LIEUTENANT GRAND COMMANDER. Stationed in England, he was trained and commissioned a 2nd lieutenant, navigator, in the U. S. Air Force. He was raised as a Master Mason in Casco Lodge No. 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. Palmer became a Freemason while living in New York; he joined Evening Star Lodge No. (eBook/PDF) Abstract Of Proceedings Of The Supreme Council Of Sovereign He also belonged to the York Rite Bodies; the Red Cross of Constantine; Syrian Temple, A.A.O.N.M.S. During this time, he also served in the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve. 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. Most Puissant Sovereign Grand Commander. Petrie served as Deputy for the Province of Scotland North East from 2001 to 2011. 33, Royal and Select Masters, and in the Knights Templar, eventually elected Grand Commander of Ohio. sovereign grand inpector general of virginia ancient and accepted scottish rite of freemasonry southern jurisdiction of the united states of america. Brother Samiec was transferred to the high school level, teaching technical mathematics and automotive technology. L. Thomas33,Sovereign Past Sovereign Grand Commanders. 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. Melvin Maynard Johnson has been and still is considered by most Masonic scholars to have been the greatest American Mason of the 20th century. : 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. SOVEREIGN GRAND COMMANDERS M.P. Formerly the controller of the Virginia Tech Foundation, he held several administrative positions at Virginia Tech following his tenure with an international accounting firm. Welcome to the website of The United Supreme Council of Sovereign Grand Inspectors General of the Thirty-Third and Last Degree. 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 . Supreme Council of Amercia Grand Councils Raymond served as Sovereign Grand Commander from 1851 to 1860. As Masonry began to rebound, Yates encouraged Grand Commander J.J.J. 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. He was responsible for bringing the Seeds of Liberty fundraising campaign to fruition. Supreme Council of America - M.p. Sovereign Grand Commanders Alistair Henderson 33 succeeded to the Council on the 23rd March 2022. 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. He received the Scottish Rites 33 in 1863. Henderson is currently Grand Architect in the Grand Lodge of Scotland. A total of 22 men have held this office since 1813. The Bulletin - Spring 2021 by United Supreme Council, 33,AASR - Issuu 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. Sovereign Grand Commander IN OFFICE 2010-2016 ILL. Glattly was point man for the Scottish Rite as the fraternity provided relief for so many of our members during that tragedy. Lawrence also became the first mayor of Medford serving from 1892 to 1894. He also served as Provincial Grand Master of the Provincial Grand Lodge of Dunbartonshire between 2002 and 2007. The Most Honourable Order of the Crown of Johor (Malay: Darjah Mahkota Johor Yang Amat Mulia) is an Order of chivalry awarded by the Sultan of Johor.It was first instituted on July 31, 1886. Supreme Council of America - Ancient and Accepted Scottish Rite Freemasons Bro. He was awarded the Air Medal, and his bomber group was presented the Presidential Commendation Award. looking forward to working with you to build a stronger organization. It allowed the museum rebuild its exhibition showcasing the Battle of Lexington and Concord and the start of the Revolutionary War. Samuel Crocker Lawrence joined the Scottish Rite in 1862 and received the 33 in 1864. That came to an end with the Union of 1867. Ill. Spearheading a motivated leadership team with an abiding affection for the welfare and future of the Scottish Rite will prove to be the hallmark of Sovereign Grand Commander McNaughton. sovereign grand commander supreme council, 33 . this website indicates . Under Newburys command, the Supreme Councils headquarters moved from Boston to Lexington, Massachusetts. Although both his father and grandfather were members of the craft, Ill. Bro. He was elevated to the 33 on September 18, 1906, and was crowned an Active Member on September 23, 1909. 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. Smiths term as Sovereign Grand Commander, from 1910 to 1921, had its fair share of celebratory events. Halkitis congratulates newly promoted Customs officers. 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. Glattly entered the Masonic world through DeMolay. Decree for the Sovereign Military Hospitaller Order of Saint John of In 1915, he earned his law degree, but did not begin practicing law until after the end of World War I. All Rights Reserved. Your recently viewed items and featured recommendations. Despite 12 years at the helm, Tompkins did not devote much time to the newly formed group. Scottish Rite, NMJ | Sovereign Grand Commanders Illustrious Robert O. Ralston, 33, was installed as Sovereign Grand Commander and youthful successor to Illustrious Brother Paul on September 1, 1993. He has served as Grand Lieutenant Commander under both Commander John William McNaughton and Commander David A. Glattly. and his habits of intemperance alone prevented him from becoming President of the United States.. He remained as Sovereign Grand Commander until the Union of 1867. 87, serving as Master of St. Georges Lodge No. Grand Commander VASR James Smith, 33 The Most Puissant Sovereign Grand Commander III. for the United States Of America, its territories and dependencies. Just eleven years later, at age 33, he was chosen as Grand Master of the Grand Lodge of Maine. 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. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. 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. Home | Supreme Council Aasr It has been tempting for historians to speculate about Yates motives for resigning so soon after taking office. 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. Bro. We are all meant to shine, as children do. 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. The company's filing status is listed as Active and its File Number is 251245. Lawrence was an active Freemason throughout his life. United Supreme Council | Southern Jurisdiction PHA - DC , ISBN-10 : 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. On behalf of the Supreme Council, 33, A.& A.S.R. Lieutenant of the Grand Master Fra' John T. Dunlap. Born in 1871 in Waltham, Massachusetts, Johnson later attended Tufts College (now University) and Boston University Law School, receiving his law degree in 1895. In 2011 the Supreme Council celebrates its 130 th anniversary and also brings tribute to the Romania history. alan wayne adkins 33, grand cross . It claims that all other Supreme Councils and Subordinate Bodies of the Scottish Rite are derived from it. He was educated in the Batavia City School System and graduated with a Regents Diploma. Grand Commander McNaughton was very attentive to fiscal responsibility during the challenges of the nations economic recession during his first triennial term. : At a young age he was raised in Waterville Lodge No. Cincinnati . He served as both Grand Secretary (18021805) and Grand Master (182021) for the Grand Lodge of New York. Address of the Grand Chancellor to the 52nd session of the UN Human . As we are liberated from our own fear, our presence automatically liberates others.". He was made a Mason at Mt. 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. Now, is the time and we must see value in the whole of humanity. Our future is bright, and we must be ready to face the challenges before us. Brother Ralston was raised in Evanston-Eversull Lodge No. He joined the Scottish Rite in 1881 and received the 33 in 1887. 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. Clayton Watson, 33 The Puissant Lieutenant Grand Commander III. . When Palmer first took office, the Permanent Fund (which had been established in 1872) had a balance of $16,000. The Ralston years will be remembered for remarkable energy in changing the internal and external faces of the Northern Masonic Jurisdiction. Later in Smiths term, the Supreme Council marked both the jurisdictions 100th anniversary and the 50th anniversary of the Union of 1867. After serving the Council for 19 years he became Sovereign Grand Commander on 23rd March 2022. He demitted in 1853 and remained unaffiliated with any craft lodge for the rest of his life. 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. 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 1863, they merged with the Cerneau group known as the Hays Council. He was the first Secretary General and served as third Sovereign Grand Commander of the Northern Masonic Jurisdiction from 1832 to 1851. He was appointed department chair in 1991, serving in that capacity until his retirement in June of 2001. Puissant Sovereign Grand Commander, I pledge to you that I will do. Tompkins was born in Scarsdale, New York in 1774 and graduated first in his class from Columbia College in 1795. In November 1943, he married his high school sweetheart, Lillian Elizabeth (Bette) Grube, with whom he had four sons and a daughter. 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.

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