SUPREME COUNCIL OF AMERICA - M.P. Council of Nine. Brother Webber became of counsel to the firm in August, 2003. He was raised in New Yorks Lodge, LUnion Franaise in 1806. sovereign grand inpector general of virginia ancient and accepted scottish rite of freemasonry southern jurisdiction of the united states of america. 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. this website indicates that we continue to do so. ABOUT the World Conference on Civilizations and Welfare of the Human Family. Brother Webber began his practice of law in 1969 with the Portland, Maine, law firm of Jensen and Baird. 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. Illustrious Robert O. Ralston, 33, was installed as Sovereign Grand Commander and youthful successor to Illustrious Brother Paul on September 1, 1993. He was the first Secretary General and served as third Sovereign Grand Commander of the Northern Masonic Jurisdiction from 1832 to 1851. 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. He served as both Grand Secretary (18021805) and Grand Master (182021) for the Grand Lodge of New York. In 1995 he was chosen as Master of the lodge. For many years he has been the CEO for the Masonic Home of Virginia in Richmond. The head of the NMJ is the Sovereign Grand Commander. Van Rensselaer was chosen as Lt. Grand Commander and William B. Hubbard was elected to succeed Raymond. When he left office in 1909, the fund had increased to $454,000. Rutherford is a Past Depute Grand Master of the Grand Lodge of Scotland. Ewan Rutherford 33 succeeded to the Council on the 24th June 2009. J. Fitzpatrick 1973 to 1989 - Illustrious John H. Burns 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 1992, he became a member of Kora Temple A.A.O.N.M.S. Try again. Hubbard later declined the honor and Van Rensselaer moved into the position. He has served as Grand Lieutenant Commander under both Commander John William McNaughton and Commander David A. Glattly. Our dealings in the past have led us to this new crossroad with new promises and a new pearl. During his 20 years at the helm, he established the Scottish Rites charitable program to support research into schizophrenia, the first endeavor of its kind. He was raised in Columbian Lodge, Boston in 1894, where he served as Worshipful Master from 1905 to 1907; exalted in St. Pauls Royal Arch Chapter, Boston in 1894, where he served as High Priest in 1907; greeted in Boston Council in 1896; and knighted in Boston Commandery, Boston in 1895. He joined the Scottish Rite in 1881 and received the 33 in 1887. He maintained a law practice until the end of his life in 1902. : The Northern Masonic Jurisdiction was founded in 1813 when a group of New York Masons under the leadership of Antoine Bideaud received a charter from the Supreme Council in Charleston, SC. Abstract of Proceedings of the Supreme Council of Sovereign Grand Inspectors General of the Thirty-third and Last Degree of the Ancient Accepted Scottish Rite of Freemasonry for the Northern Masonic Jurisdiction of the United States of America. Fra' Emmanuel Rousseau - Grand Commander - H.E. 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. In 1991, he received the Meritorious Service Award at the NYS Council of Deliberation. Sovereign Grand Commander IN OFFICE 1996-2010 ILL. Ronald A. Warren, 33-SGIG M.P. 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 received the Scottish Rites 33 in 1863. Cincinnati . James Smith, 33 The Most Puissant Sovereign Grand Commander III. Brother Samiec, 33, served as a technology education instructor at the Gloversville Enlarged School System in Gloversville, New York. He is also a Past Provincial Grand Master of the Provincial Grand Lodge of Glasgow having served from 2009 to 2014. 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. In 1863, they merged with the Cerneau group known as the Hays Council. 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. 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. 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. Bro. 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. From 1860 to 1864 he was Maines attorney general. 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 ". 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. "Faith is confidence in what we hope for and assurance about what we do not see". : 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. We will obtain this through constant work and sacrifice. 203. 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. He was raised a Mason in 1897 and received the 33 five short years later. In other words, he ended the meeting without scheduling another. The company's filing status is listed as Active and its File Number is 251245. In addition, Johnson was a member of Waltham Chapter, R.A.M., Adoniram Council, Royal and Select Masters, and Gethsemane Commandery, Knights Templar (he later affiliated with Sir Galahad Commandery and with St. Bernard Commandery). The MIll Grand Secretary General Alexander Galbraith 33, is the 16th person to serve the Council in that capacity. He remained as Sovereign Grand Commander until the Union of 1867. Sovereign Grand Commander IN OFFICE 1993-1996 ILL. Clarence Plummer, 33-SGIG M.P. Henderson is currently Grand Architect in the Grand Lodge of Scotland. He was elected Commander-in-Chief of Maine Consistory in October 1993. Halkitis congratulates newly promoted Customs officers. Lieutenant of the Grand Master Fra' John T. Dunlap. who served as the second Most Puissant Sovereign Grand Commander of the DeBulow Supreme Council from 1879 through 1892. Maxwell was born in Reading, Massachusetts, in 1910. Help others learn more about this product by uploading a video! Grand Commander McNaughton was very attentive to fiscal responsibility during the challenges of the nations economic recession during his first triennial term. The current Sovereign Grand Commander MP Sovereign Grand Commander Bro. He was raised a Master Mason in Friendship 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. Stevens was born in Canton, Connecticut in 1855. 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. To calculate the overall star rating and percentage breakdown by star, we dont use a simple average. Sovereign Grand Commander IN OFFICE 2010-2016 ILL. 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. After his retirement, Ill. Bro. This Supreme Council shall and always believe in true partnership and progress. It was he who kept the Scottish Rite alive during the years when but for him it would have faded out. In their History of the Supreme Council, 33, NMJ, George A. Newbury, 33, and Louis L. Williams, 33, called Killian Van Rensselaer the St. Instead, our system considers things like how recent a review is and if the reviewer bought the item on Amazon. It is our light, not our darkness that most frightens us. Clayton Watson, 33 The Puissant Lieutenant Grand Commander III. 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. : Grand Commander, I 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. 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. 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. Walter E. Webber was born in Old Town, Maine, on July 31, 1943. 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. 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. 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. Ill. Alvin K. Wilkins, 33 LIEUTENANT GRAND COMMANDER. Paul of Scottish Rite. The name was quite apt as the future Sovereign Grand Commander spread the Rite west from Connecticut to the Mississippi River. Whatever reason you have either chosen to peruse our website or simply found us by chance I trust you will find it of interest. Tompkins was born in Scarsdale, New York in 1774 and graduated first in his class from Columbia College in 1795. "Our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure. He also holds a masters degree in Educational Philosophy and Clinical Educational Supervision from the State University College at Oneonta, New York. Sister Susie C. Blunt Supreme Grand Matron. In 2011 the Supreme Council celebrates its 130 th anniversary and also brings tribute to the Romania history. Despite 12 years at the helm, Tompkins did not devote much time to the newly formed group. 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. J.D. William A. Perry 33 succeeded to the Council on the 23rd March 2022. Although he ended his term as Sovereign Grand Commander in 1921, Smith continued his participation in Freemasonry until his death in 1935. 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. looking forward to working with you to build a stronger organization. During his 11 years as Sovereign Grand Commander, Smith saw the membership and the Benevolent Fund double. and House of the Temple in Washington, DC of which: Ill. Ronald A Seale, 33 Sovereign Grand Commander All Rights Reserved. The Supreme Council. 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. 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. Charles Iain Robert Wolrige Gordon of Esslemont 33 succeeded to the Supreme Council on the 25th June 2003. Nebo Grand Council. 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. Grand Commander McNaughton rose rapidly through the ranks of the Scottish Rite. everything He Joined Clifton DeMolay Chapter in 1970 and served as Master Councilor. Working closely with Grand Commander Newbury, Maxwell came into office with an intimate knowledge of the Supreme Councils business. , ISBN-13 He and his wife, Judy, have been married since 1971. Smiths term as Sovereign Grand Commander, from 1910 to 1921, had its fair share of celebratory events. . We will obtain this through constant work and sacrifice. Top subscription boxes right to your door, 1996-2023, Amazon.com, Inc. or its affiliates, Learn more how customers reviews work on Amazon. Several endeavors were begun throughout the country to create Masonic awareness by making Masonry more visible to the public. 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. 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. 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. Fra' Alessandro de Franciscis - Grand Hospitaller On December 18, 1957, Melvin Maynard Johnson died at his home in Boston. : ; Royal Order of Jesters, and the Royal Order of Scotland. He enrolled at Marietta College in 1961 and received a Bachelor of Arts degree in 1965. Authors: Scottish Rite (Masonic order). He was elevated to the 33 on September 18, 1906, and was crowned an Active Member on September 23, 1909. Brief content visible, double tap to read full content. His 1924 book, The Beginnings of Freemasonry in America, remains an important work today. Smith was made a Master Mason in Toledos Sanford L. Collins Lodge No. Full content visible, double tap to read brief content. Illustrious Brother Webber was crowned an Active Member of the Supreme Council in Cleveland, Ohio on September 27, 1994. He was made a Mason at Mt. Born August 30, 1827 in Winslow, Maine, he remained very active in the government and commerce of his native state. He became an Active Member of the Supreme Council in 1845, as it was re-activated following the anti-Masonic period. 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. It gives me great pleasure to welcome you to The Sovereign United Supreme Council We are a distinguished association along with our Supreme Grand Chapter, Order of the Eastern Star, and Higher Degree auxiliaries that were collectively formed as one common body to work together for the good of our organization. He 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. Seville 1911 to 1920 - H.M. Rennick 1920 to 1948 - Dr. W.H. Grand Commander & CEO Tel: Post Office Box 642 Email. L. Thomas33,Sovereign 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. 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. this website indicates . 429 in 1985, serving as Master for two terms. 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. andCompanion (Setia-S.M.J. M.P. Ill. 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. Ill. Josiah Hayden Drummond, as the Sovereign Grand Commander of the newly joined body, played the key role in making the merger work. All rights reserved. His Excellency the Most Hon. The Divine Council of Twelve Eric Johnson served as Vice President of the George Washington Masonic National Memorial Association in Alexandria, Virginia, from 1916 to 1920. Declining health necessitated that he step down on April 20, 1909, and Henry Lynde Palmer died 17 days later. 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. 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. is not that we are inadequate. In addition to Ill. 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. SUPREME COUNCIL OF AMERICA, INC. Just before being named Sovereign Grand Commander, Tompkins was elevated to the 33 by Emanuel De La Motta. 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. In 1990, Ill. He was also offered a position on the bench of the Maine Supreme Court, opting instead to remain as a practicing attorney. 33. One of the main profane activities. Perry is the Immediate Past Provincial Grand Master of the Provincial Grand Lodge of Lanarkshire Middle Ward having served from 2016 to 2021. He was also active in the York Rite, serving as King of his Chapter, and Illustrious Master of his Council. 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 outstanding personality of the founders was John James Joseph Gourgas. This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Please choose a different delivery location. . From the sites initial launch on March 1, 2020 to the following year, Grand Lodges fielded nearly 10,000 leads from the site. America, A.A.S.R. As Masonry began to rebound, Yates encouraged Grand Commander J.J.J. Perhaps he will be remembered as a positive force which drew the Northern Masonic Jurisdiction very close to the leadership and membership of the Southern Jurisdiction. On behalf of the Supreme Council, 33, A.& A.S.R. After serving the Council for 19 years he became Sovereign Grand Commander on 23rd March 2022. I was chosen for my concentration on DeMolay. He remained and still remains active with that group. The MIll Grand Master of Ceremonies Bro. Because of a worsening physical condition, Illustrious Francis G. Paul, 33, decided against seeking a third term as Sovereign Grand Commander. He was responsible for the founding of 14 Lodges of Perfection, 13 Councils, and two Consistories. Bro. On the state level, he was a trustee of the Maine Conference, United Church of Christ. Simson was born in Danbury, Connecticut in 1780. Voting members of the Supreme Council are chosen from among those members who have obtained the 33. Born in Illinois on June 2, 1852, Smith attended the University of Michigan, receiving both his bachelors and law degrees there. Raymond served as head of many Masonic bodies, including the office of Grand Master of the Grand Lodge of Massachusetts (18491851). He was elected Sovereign Grand Commander in 1985. He has been credited with bringing about the Union of 1867 when the two competing Supreme Councils in the Northern Jurisdiction combined. Allen 1897 to 1911 - D.F. He was also active in the Shrine, Red Cross of Constantine, and DeMolay. Likewise, membership in the 14 almost doubled during his tenure. He also served as an adjunct professor in the Communications Technology Department at Fulton-Montgomery Community College. Peter J. Samiec, 33, was born and raised in the great state of New York. 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 was elected and served as Grand Master of the Grand Lodge of Massachusetts from 1917 to 1919. Read instantly on your browser with Kindle for Web. 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. Brother Samiec was installed as Sovereign Grand Commander in Cleveland on August 31, 2021. Born in 1871 in Waltham, Massachusetts, Johnson later attended Tufts College (now University) and Boston University Law School, receiving his law degree in 1895. Fontenot, 33 The Illustrious Grand Orator and Minister of State III. In 1871 he was Grand High Priest of the General Grand Chapter of the United States. Charles Iain Robert Wolrige Gordon of Esslemont 33. Extremely active in his lodge and in the Grand Lodge of Massachusetts, he served as Grand Master from 1913 to 1916. Brother Paul died in 1996. While many men might aspire to become Sovereign Grand Commander, Stevens did not. From 1826 until his sudden elevation to Acting Sovereign Grand Commander, Stevens served as Grand Lieutenant Commander under Leon Abbott. Bushnell died while serving as Grand Commander, suffering a fatal cerebral hemorrhage the night after conferring the 33 at the Supreme Councils 1965 Annual Meeting in Cleveland. It comes as no surprise, then, that he was elected Sovereign Grand Commander in 1879. We invite you to visit our website again. He also served as Provincial Grand Master of the Provincial Grand Lodge of Renfrewshire West between 2003 and 2008. However, he resigned his judgeship in 1874 to become president of Northwestern Mutual Insurance Company. United Supreme Councils Sovereign Grand Commander pays a courtesy call on the Second Murder Recorded Within Two Weeks On GB, Min. MID-WINTER SUMMIT 2023 SONESTA ATLANTA AIRPORT NORTH HOTEL ATLANTA, GEORGIA JANUARY 12-14, 2023 He affiliated with Gloversville Lodge No. Graduating from Columbia College in 1800, Simson then studied law under Aaron Burr and was admitted to the Bar in 1802. 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. It allowed the museum rebuild its exhibition showcasing the Battle of Lexington and Concord and the start of the Revolutionary War. : After serving the Council for 19 years he became Sovereign Grand Commander on 23rd March 2022. Ill. Bro. The officers were as follows: 1864 to 1870 - Baron August Hugo de Bulow, 1989 to 1995 - Illustrious James M. Boone, 1996 to 2011 - Illustrious James l. Headd, 2011 present - Illustrious Edward J. Chapman. One of Illustrious Brother Ralstons major accomplishments was his work toward the recognition of Prince Hall Masonry. 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. His valuable contributions to the Northern Masonic Jurisdiction began soon after. 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 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. Download the free Kindle app and start reading Kindle books instantly on your smartphone, tablet, or computer - no Kindle device required. Lawrence was born in Medford, Massachusetts, in 1832, and went on to attend Harvard University. future is bright, and we must be ready to face the challenges before us. In those pre-Depression years, the Scottish Rite found itself in a very prosperous cycle. Lawrence was an active Freemason throughout his life.