After serving the Council for 19 years he became Sovereign Grand Commander on 23rd March 2022. The current Sovereign Grand Commander MP Sovereign Grand Commander Bro. Life itself is shaped by the commitments that we make and by our ability to maintain them. On the state level, he was a trustee of the Maine Conference, United Church of Christ. 6 in 1826. ill alan w. adkins biography orient officers Walter E. Webber was born in Old Town, Maine, on July 31, 1943. This Supreme Council shall and always believe in true partnership and progress. He affiliated with Gloversville Lodge No. He demitted in 1853 and remained unaffiliated with any craft lodge for the rest of his life. Josiah Hayden Drummond, as the Sovereign Grand Commander of the newly joined body, played the key role in making the merger work. 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 educated in the Batavia City School System and graduated with a Regents Diploma. 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. John Henry Cowles, Sovereign Grand Commander of the Supreme Council (Mother Council of the World) of the Inspectors General Knights Commanders of the House of the Temple of Solomon of the Thirty-third Degree of the Ancient and Accepted Scottish Rite of Free-masonry of the Southern Jurisdiction of the United States of America, and Sovereign Grand Inspector General in Kentucky . He was also Grand Master of the Grand Lodge of Wisconsin for four years twice in the 1850s and twice in the 1870s. When he left office in 1909, the fund had increased to $454,000. He received the 33 in Detroit in 1973, and was crowned an Active Member of the Supreme Council in 1977 in Pittsburgh. Later in Smiths term, the Supreme Council marked both the jurisdictions 100th anniversary and the 50th anniversary of the Union of 1867. 396 in 1876. After presenting the facts of the extraordinary circumstances to Past Grand Commander Gourgas, three members of the Council met and elected new officers. , Kessinger Publishing, LLC (September 10, 2010), Language He was raised in New Yorks Lodge, LUnion Franaise in 1806. Several endeavors were begun throughout the country to create Masonic awareness by making Masonry more visible to the public. 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. ),Knight Commander (Dato' Paduka-D.P.M.J.) He became a Master Mason in 1820, in Morton Lodge No. On November 6, 1982, he was created a Sublime Prince of the Royal Secret in Sigma Consistory, Valley of Schenectady, New York, where he served as Commander-in-Chief for Sigma Consistory from 1995-1997. He Joined Clifton DeMolay Chapter in 1970 and served as Master Councilor. III. 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. : Riccardo Patern di Montecupo - Grand Chancellor - H.E. He established the policy of official visitation to the subordinate bodies, bringing home to individual members a clearer vision of the fraternal impact of the Scottish Rite. 143 in New York City, on November 24, 1807. 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. The head of the NMJ is the Sovereign Grand Commander. In the world of Freemasonry he was involved across the board, heading up three national bodies. He resigned as Grand Commander in March 1832. 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 . 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. Simson served as Lieutenant Grand Commander under Tompkins, and became Sovereign Grand Commander upon Tompkinss death in 1825. In 1849 he moved his family to Wisconsin. With directions from the ALL Mighty God, your assistance and my commitment there are no challenges we cannot achieve. 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. Fontenot, 33 The Illustrious Grand Orator and Minister of State III. : One of the main profane activities. Moriah Lodge, 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. Seville 1911 to 1920 - H.M. Rennick 1920 to 1948 - Dr. W.H. The MIll Grand Standard Bearer Bro. This item cannot be shipped to your selected delivery location. 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 . Under Newburys command, the Supreme Councils headquarters moved from Boston to Lexington, Massachusetts. That came to an end with the Union of 1867. Grand Councils. In other words, he ended the meeting without scheduling another. 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. However, he resigned his judgeship in 1874 to become president of Northwestern Mutual Insurance Company. ).Male recipients of these royal awards, the Dato' Sri . Brother Ralston was raised in Evanston-Eversull Lodge No. It is not known why the name "Red Rose . looking forward to working with you to build a stronger organization. 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. 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 . The Supreme Council. Authors: Scottish Rite (Masonic order). As yourMost 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. Named Illustrious Lieutenant Grand Commander in 1843, Yates became Sovereign Grand Commander in 1851 when Gourgas resigned. Sister Susie C. Blunt Supreme Grand Matron. James Smith, 33 The Most Puissant Sovereign Grand Commander III. Rutherford is a Past Depute Grand Master of the Grand Lodge of Scotland. 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. Alistair Henderson 33 succeeded to the Council on the 23rd March 2022. He was responsible for bringing the Seeds of Liberty fundraising campaign to fruition. GREETINGS, . Drummond took the reins of the jurisdiction on the completion of the union of two rival groups, and he helped create the Scottish Rites Northern Masonic Jurisdiction as it is today. ESTABLISHED 1993 In August of 1993, the Most Powerful Sovereign Grand Commander of the National Supreme Council A&ASRM. 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. SOVEREIGN GRAND COMMANDERS ILL. Roy L. Prince 33-SGIG M.P. 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. Halkitis congratulates newly promoted Customs officers. Petrie served as Deputy for the Province of Scotland North East from 2001 to 2011. I am Grand Commander & CEO Tel: Post Office Box 642 Email. In short, he was involved in all aspects of the Valleys activities. He served as Governor of New York (18071817) and Vice President of the United States (181725) under James Monroe. Glattly has received several other Masonic honors including the Daniel Coxe Medal from New Jersey and the Josiah Drummond Award from Maine. Sovereign Grand Commander IN OFFICE 1996-2010 ILL. Ronald A. Warren, 33-SGIG M.P. He has served on numerous Valley committees and was Deputy for New York from 2008-13. 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. He was elected Sovereign Grand Commander in 1985. The State of North Carolina King David Grand Council. Click here to learn more about the Gourgas Medal. Brea Historical Society: The Brea Historical Society, founded in 1971, collects, preserves, and displays the heritage and history of the City of Brea. Brother Webber began his practice of law in 1969 with the Portland, Maine, law firm of Jensen and Baird. 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. A Mason since 1983, he served as Worshipful Master of Craighill Lodge No. The Webbers had three children. 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). In 1876, at the age of 21, he headed west to Detroit where he started working as a clerk, and eventually started his own successful foundry. 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 married Leslie M. MacDougall on November 27, 1965. There was a problem loading your book clubs. Grand Commander & CEO Tel: (843) 498-6614, Post Office Box 642 Email: sghe@imperialsupremecouncilaasr.org. 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. Born in Schenectady, New York, in 1798, Yates attended Union College and became a lawyer, working as Surrogate of Schenectady County for 19 years. Prior to this most recent honor and position, he served as both the Lieutenant Grand Commander of the Supreme Council and as the Sovereign Grand Inspector General in Virginia. You are a child of God. Brother Galbraith is a Past Substitute Grand Master of the Grand Lodge of Scotland. It claims that all other Supreme Councils and Subordinate Bodies of the Scottish Rite are derived from it. Simson was born in Danbury, Connecticut in 1780. Ill. He also served as an adjunct professor in the Communications Technology Department at Fulton-Montgomery Community College. 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. SUPREME COUNCIL OF AMERICA - M.P. 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. this website indicates . He has been credited with bringing about the Union of 1867 when the two competing Supreme Councils in the Northern Jurisdiction combined. 2023The Sovereign United Supreme Council. Lawrence belonged to Mystic Royal Arch Chapter, DeMolay Commandery (later serving as Grand Commander of Massachusetts and Rhode Island in the 1890s), and received the degrees of Royal and Select Master. Paul was born and raised in Easton, Pennsylvania. 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. In addition there are approximately fifty Past Deputies and past members of Supreme Council who have retired. He was also offered a position on the bench of the Maine Supreme Court, opting instead to remain as a practicing attorney. (read more) Culture. His Excellency the Most Hon. It is our light, not our darkness that most frightens us. He moved to Pittsburgh and was named Deputy for Western Pennsylvania and Ohio. Smiths term as Sovereign Grand Commander, from 1910 to 1921, had its fair share of celebratory events. Council of Nine. He held that position until 1908. 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. In 1871 he was Grand High Priest of the General Grand Chapter of the United States. Supreme Council of . Our dealings in the past have led us to this new crossroad with new promises and a new pearl. After practicing law in New York City for a short period, Simson turned his focus toward religion and philanthropy. 725, Fort Wayne, Indiana. When he moved to Wisconsin, he affiliated with Tracy Lodge No. Ill. Bro. When Palmer first took office, the Permanent Fund (which had been established in 1872) had a balance of $16,000. 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. George Bushnell was born in Roanoke, Virginia in 1887. Actually, who are younotto be? 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. He served as Grand Marshal of the Grand Lodge of New Jersey in 1998, was Executive Officer of DeMolay from 1999-2004, and has earned six Grand Master of DeMolay Eagle Awards the most recent being a lifetime achievement award. Smith was made a Master Mason in Toledos Sanford L. Collins Lodge No. Lawrence also became the driving force behind the establishment of the Permanent Fund, which was fully organized by 1875. It has been tempting for historians to speculate about Yates motives for resigning so soon after taking office. Charles Iain Robert Wolrige Gordon of Esslemont 33. 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. David M. Thomson 33 succeeded to the Council on the 18th October 2017. 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. ABOUT the World Conference on Civilizations and Welfare of the Human Family. In 1912, he entertained U.S. President William Howard Taft at a dinner held in connection with the Supreme Councils annual meeting. Grand Commander McNaughton was very attentive to fiscal responsibility during the challenges of the nations economic recession during his first triennial term. But, due to increasing age, Lawrence made it clear that he would serve only until the 1910 Annual Meeting. 75 in 1841, serving as Master of that lodge from 1845 to 1848. Voting members of the Supreme Council are chosen from among those members who have obtained the 33. All rights reserved. 72 in Mt. Twenty years later, he received the 33 and was elected to the Active Membership of the Supreme Council. From 1826 until his sudden elevation to Acting Sovereign Grand Commander, Stevens served as Grand Lieutenant Commander under Leon Abbott. Bro. In 2011 the Supreme Council celebrates its 130 th anniversary and also brings tribute to the Romania history. He earned a Juris Doctor Degree in 1969. 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. He will be remembered for his dedication to bringing about a National Masonic Renewal program in 1987. (USNR) and holds the rank of Lieutenant Commander, Civil Engineering Corps. From the sites initial launch on March 1, 2020 to the following year, Grand Lodges fielded nearly 10,000 leads from the site. Download the free Kindle app and start reading Kindle books instantly on your smartphone, tablet, or computer - no Kindle device required. Brother Samiec, 33, served as a technology education instructor at the Gloversville Enlarged School System in Gloversville, New York. Allen 1897 to 1911 - D.F. In 1933, he was elected to the Michigan Supreme Court, where he served as a justice until his appointment as Sovereign Grand Commander, at which point, he stepped down from the bench to serve the Scottish Rite. The 1860 Proceedings records that a motion was made to create a committee whose purpose was to review the way the Supreme Council operated. Illustrious Brother Webber was crowned an Active Member of the Supreme Council in Cleveland, Ohio on September 27, 1994. He remained as Sovereign Grand Commander until the Union of 1867. 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. On December 18, 1957, Melvin Maynard Johnson died at his home in Boston. Sovereign Grand Commander Supreme Council AASR Southern Jurisdiction of the United States James D. Cole, 33 Illus. For more than 20 years Scottish Rite Freemasonry was divided between two rival groups in the northern part of the United States. Full content visible, double tap to read brief content. 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 MIll Grand Sword Bearer Bro. United Supreme Councils Sovereign Grand Commander pays a courtesy call on the Second Murder Recorded Within Two Weeks On GB, Min. Samiec devoted his time to the operation of his business, Subcontracting Services Co., specializing in installing and servicing residential electrical, lighting, and communications systems. Time and disease cut short this great leaders potential list of significant accomplishments here and abroad. Edward Y. Chua, 33 Sovereign Grand Commander For Biennial Year 2021-2023 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. We were born to make manifest the glory of God that is within us. 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. He was raised as a Master Mason in Casco Lodge No. The current Sovereign Grand Commander MP Sovereign Grand Commander Bro. To fully achieve peace within the Rite the newly merged Supreme Council chose, in Drummond, one of its greatest Masonic statesmen. As far as his views on his role as Grand Commander, he said: I plan to follow the vision statement. 429 in 1985, serving as Master for two terms. 2023 Supreme Council, AASR, NMJ, USA. Cory McPhatter, 33 The Illustrious Grand Secretary of the H.E. 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 joined Portland Council No. He was also active in the York Rite, serving as King of his Chapter, and Illustrious Master of his Council. 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. 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. At a young age he was raised in Waterville Lodge No. Born in Illinois on June 2, 1852, Smith attended the University of Michigan, receiving both his bachelors and law degrees there. 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. SOVEREIGN GRAND COMMANDER. Working for Cincinnati Milacron, he went on to become manufacturing manager and eventually vice president of the Service Parts Division. Sovereign Grand Commander IN OFFICE 1993-1996 ILL. Clarence Plummer, 33-SGIG M.P. 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. Herrick is a Past Substitute Grand Master of the Grand Lodge of Scotland. Brother Paul died in 1996. He was elected Deputy for New York in 1981, and Grand Lieutenant Commander in 1982. M.P. 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. 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. 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 . He was elected speaker of the Maine House of Representatives in 1858 and again in 1869. A total of 22 men have held this office since 1813. J. Fitzpatrick 1973 to 1989 - Illustrious John H. Burns He became an Active Member of Supreme Council in 1998. SUPREME COUNCIL OF AMERICA, INC. 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. He kept Albanys Ineffable Lodge of Perfection going. Likewise, membership in the 14 almost doubled during his tenure. 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 he who kept the Scottish Rite alive during the years when but for him it would have faded out. Grand Commander, I He became an Active Member of the Supreme Council in 1845, as it was re-activated following the anti-Masonic period. 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. 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. Whatever reason you have either chosen to peruse our website or simply found us by chance I trust you will find it of interest. For we are people of improbable hope building on our common history and seizing our common destiny. Despite his impressive resume, Tompkins was hampered by a debilitating fight with alcoholism, which brought him both ill health and financial problems. After serving the Council for 19 years he became Sovereign Grand Commander on 23rd March 2022. The MIll Grand Secretary General Alexander Galbraith 33, is the 16th person to serve the Council in that capacity.