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. 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. SOVEREIGN GRAND COMMANDER. 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. 33, Royal and Select Masters, and in the Knights Templar, eventually elected Grand Commander of Ohio. Customer Reviews, including Product Star Ratings help customers to learn more about the product and decide whether it is the right product for them. 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 Councils. They have two children, Michelle Marie Sellers, and Illustrious Brother John Brian McNaughton, 33. 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. To fully achieve peace within the Rite the newly merged Supreme Council chose, in Drummond, one of its greatest Masonic statesmen. Lawrence was born in Medford, Massachusetts, in 1832, and went on to attend Harvard University. , Paperback Four years later he was raised a Master Mason in Clifton Lodge No. 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. He served as Grand King of the Grand Chapter of Massachusetts in 1921. 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. In 1912, he entertained U.S. President William Howard Taft at a dinner held in connection with the Supreme Councils annual meeting. 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. Although both his father and grandfather were members of the craft, Ill. Bro. Bro. J. Fitzpatrick 1973 to 1989 - Illustrious John H. Burns 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. It is awarded in three classes: Knight Grand Commander (Dato' Sri Paduka-S.P.M.J. Working for Cincinnati Milacron, he went on to become manufacturing manager and eventually vice president of the Service Parts Division. Learn more. 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. 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. Illus. When he moved to Wisconsin, he affiliated with Tracy Lodge No. 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. 2023 Supreme Council, AASR, NMJ, USA. Stanley Fielding Maxwell continued to oversee the fraternity until 1985, providing leadership and working to increase membership and continue a stable financial footing. In 1860, he and Simon W. Robinson abruptly left the Supreme Council and formed their own schismatic Council which bore Raymonds name. Lawrence was an active Freemason throughout his life. Petrie served as Deputy for the Province of Scotland North East from 2001 to 2011. Instead, our system considers things like how recent a review is and if the reviewer bought the item on Amazon. He received the 33 in Detroit in 1973, and was crowned an Active Member of the Supreme Council in 1977 in Pittsburgh. The MIll Grand Standard Bearer Bro. Ewan Rutherford 33 succeeded to the Council on the 24th June 2009. For more than 20 years Scottish Rite Freemasonry was divided between two rival groups in the northern part of the United States. Allen 1897 to 1911 - D.F. sovereign grand inpector general of virginia ancient and accepted scottish rite of freemasonry southern jurisdiction of the united states of america. Brea Historical Society: The Brea Historical Society, founded in 1971, collects, preserves, and displays the heritage and history of the City of Brea. He demitted in 1853 and remained unaffiliated with any craft lodge for the rest of his life. 84 and Kosciuszko Lodge #1085. "Our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure. Our L. Thomas33,Sovereign THE GREAT NINE OF THE SUPREME COUNCIL III. We ask ourselves, Who am I to be brilliant, gorgeous, talented, fabulous? He explains that, In that year as a Millennium project each Valley reached out for candidates doing Masonic work in many fields. After serving the Council for 19 years he became Sovereign Grand Commander on 23rd March 2022. While many men might aspire to become Sovereign Grand Commander, Stevens did not. 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. . Just eleven years later, at age 33, he was chosen as Grand Master of the Grand Lodge of Maine. Bro. On November 30, 1864, in the City of New York, Baron August Hugo de Bulow, Sovereign Grand Inspector General, and an active member of the Supreme Council of France, A.A.S.R., organized a Supreme Council of the State of New York, which title was subsequently changed to the Supreme Council Of Sovereign Grand Inspectors General, of the 33rd and last degree of the A.A.S.R. 396 in 1876. 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 practiced law in Ohio for more than 40 years. ELECTED OFFICERS OF THE UNITED SUPREME COUNCIL COREY D. HAWKINS SR., 33 SOVEREIGN GRAND COMMANDER ANTHONY T. STAFFORD, 33 LT. GRAND COMMANDER ALONZO HAYNES, 33 GRAND CHANCELLOR X.L. 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. One of Illustrious Brother Ralstons major accomplishments was his work toward the recognition of Prince Hall Masonry. Born in Schenectady, New York, in 1798, Yates attended Union College and became a lawyer, working as Surrogate of Schenectady County for 19 years. David M. Thomson 33 succeeded to the Council on the 18th October 2017. Born in 1871 in Waltham, Massachusetts, Johnson later attended Tufts College (now University) and Boston University Law School, receiving his law degree in 1895. He enrolled at Marietta College in 1961 and received a Bachelor of Arts degree in 1965. The current Sovereign Grand Commander MP Sovereign Grand Commander Bro. The State of California Mt. He served as Grand Master of the Grand Lodge of Massachusetts from 1881 to 1883. Using your mobile phone camera - scan the code below and download the Kindle app. At the Annual Meeting in Milwaukee in 1995, the Supreme Council ratified a resolution granting mutual recognition. Henry G. Petrie 33succeeded to the Council on the 1st January 2017. 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. Grand Commander Cole served as Grand Master of the Grand Lodge of Virginia in 2001. Voting members of the Supreme Council are chosen from among those members who have obtained the 33. In the Scottish Rite Valley of Fort Wayne, he presided as Thrice Potent Master of Fort Wayne Lodge of Perfection beginning in 1996. Supreme Council of . Brother Galbraith is a Past Substitute Grand Master of the Grand Lodge of Scotland. 4 in Johnstown, New York in 1982, where he served as Worshipful Master in 1991, the year of the lodges 225th anniversary. ),Knight Commander (Dato' Paduka-D.P.M.J.) 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. 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. 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. "A house divided against itself cannot stand. He resigned as Grand Commander in March 1832. It claims that all other Supreme Councils and Subordinate Bodies of the Scottish Rite are derived from it. He enjoys 1960s-era automotive technology, collecting diecast auto replicas, landscape and wildlife photography, and Buffalo Bills football. : Grand Commander, I Johnson continued to research and write throughout his life. Glattly joined Scottish Rite in 1987 and then in 2000, in Pittsburgh, he received the 33. When he left office in 1909, the fund had increased to $454,000. Life itself is shaped by the commitments that we make and by our ability to maintain them. He earned a Juris Doctor Degree in 1969. He served as Governor of New York (18071817) and Vice President of the United States (181725) under James Monroe. All Rights Reserved. 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. He was also active in the York Rite, serving as King of his Chapter, and Illustrious Master of his Council. Click here to learn more about the Gourgas Medal. 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. Perry is the Immediate Past Provincial Grand Master of the Provincial Grand Lodge of Lanarkshire Middle Ward having served from 2016 to 2021. With directions from the ALL Mighty God, your assistance and my commitment there are no challenges we cannot achieve. 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. Clayton Watson, 33 The Puissant Lieutenant Grand Commander III. Cory McPhatter, 33 The Illustrious Grand Secretary of the H.E. He became a Master Mason in 1820, in Morton Lodge No. In 1995 he was chosen as Master of the lodge. Governance Sovereign Council Government Bodies Illustrious Brother Abbott kept the Supreme Council on a steady course, leaving the Active Members at a loss upon his untimely passing. : Bro. He has been credited with bringing about the Union of 1867 when the two competing Supreme Councils in the Northern Jurisdiction combined. 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. 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. 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. Commander Glattly helped achieve just that -- and in the midst of a global pandemic no less. ).Male recipients of these royal awards, the Dato' Sri . Sorry, there was a problem loading this page. 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. At a young age he was raised in Waterville Lodge No. 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. During his 11 years as Sovereign Grand Commander, Smith saw the membership and the Benevolent Fund double. On July 7, 1990, he married Monica, and said, She has been a partner in everything I do since then. They have two children a son, Matthew, and a daughter, Jessica. Ill. 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. One of Ralstons most significant charitable endeavors was the establishment of the 32 Masonic Childrens Learning Centers now the Childrens Dyslexia Centers. 2. the dissolution of the present Sovereign Council; 3. the constitution of a provisional Sovereign Council, consisting of the following members - H.E. 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. 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. 2023The Sovereign United Supreme Council. Simson served as Lieutenant Grand Commander under Tompkins, and became Sovereign Grand Commander upon Tompkinss death in 1825. 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. I was chosen for my concentration on DeMolay. He remained and still remains active with that group. His 1924 book, The Beginnings of Freemasonry in America, remains an important work today. The MIll Grand Master of Ceremonies Bro. 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. 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. Smiths term as Sovereign Grand Commander, from 1910 to 1921, had its fair share of celebratory events. Try again. 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. Cincinnati . no challenges we cannot achieve. We will not change course, and we will focus on increasing membership." The name of Illustrious Leon M. Abbott, 33, has lived on in the Northern Masonic Jurisdiction for several reasons, but most notably for the Abbott Scholarship Program. Formerly the controller of the Virginia Tech Foundation, he held several administrative positions at Virginia Tech following his tenure with an international accounting firm. Charles Iain Robert Wolrige Gordon of Esslemont 33 succeeded to the Supreme Council on the 25th June 2003. Raymond served as Sovereign Grand Commander from 1851 to 1860. In 2011 the Supreme Council celebrates its 130 th anniversary and also brings tribute to the Romania history. 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. He is also a member of Amsterdam Lodge No. 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 . looking forward to working with you to build a stronger organization. : About 4 months after the Cleveland body was chartered, Commander Ray and Illustrious Reason instituted Red Rose Chapter of Rose Croix No. Simson was born in Danbury, Connecticut in 1780. He is also a Past Provincial Grand Master of the Provincial Grand Lodge of Glasgow having served from 2009 to 2014. He was raised as a Master Mason in Casco Lodge No. Watch Commander McNaughton's Farewell Allocution. He served as District Deputy Grand Master of the 17th Masonic District for the years 198081. He stayed active at the highest levels of the craft. Most Puissant Sovereign Grand Commander. . 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 . is not that we are inadequate. 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. Fra' Alessandro de Franciscis - Grand Hospitaller Our future is bright, and we must be ready to face the challenges before us. He took the office the morning after George Bushnells sudden death at the Supreme Councils Annual Meeting in Cleveland in 1965. Because of a worsening physical condition, Illustrious Francis G. Paul, 33, decided against seeking a third term as Sovereign Grand Commander. As yourMost He and his wife, Judy, have been married since 1971. He was educated in the public schools of North Kingston, Rhode Island. Read instantly on your browser with Kindle for Web. [1] Fra' Emmanuel Rousseau - Grand Commander - H.E. 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. Seville 1911 to 1920 - H.M. Rennick 1920 to 1948 - Dr. W.H. Melvin Maynard Johnson has been and still is considered by most Masonic scholars to have been the greatest American Mason of the 20th century. On August 27, 1761, the French Grand Lodge at Paris (the Grand and Sovereign Lodge of St. John of Jerusalem), acting with a body of the superior degrees (the Council of the Emperors of the East and West, Sovereign cossais Mother Lodge), issued a patent to Morin as a Grand Inspector, "authorizing and empowering him to establish perfect and He was elected Commander-in-Chief of Maine Consistory in October 1993. 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. 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. Graduating from Columbia College in 1800, Simson then studied law under Aaron Burr and was admitted to the Bar in 1802. : relieved Dr. Elizabeth Moore, National Supreme Council Grand Matron and 17 Grand Matrons from the National Supreme Council which created a split in the organization. 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. directions fromthe ALL Mighty God, your assistance and my commitment there are 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. Glattly has received several other Masonic honors including the Daniel Coxe Medal from New Jersey and the Josiah Drummond Award from Maine. Under Newburys command, the Supreme Councils headquarters moved from Boston to Lexington, Massachusetts. MP Sovereign Grand Commander Bro. Brief content visible, double tap to read full content. 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. . ESTABLISHED 1993 In August of 1993, the Most Powerful Sovereign Grand Commander of the National Supreme Council A&ASRM. 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. 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. Although he ended his term as Sovereign Grand Commander in 1921, Smith continued his participation in Freemasonry until his death in 1935. Ill. Illustrious Bro. 7 in Cincinnati in August 1883. 725, Fort Wayne, Indiana. the outstanding personality of the founders was John James Joseph Gourgas. He served as both Grand Secretary (18021805) and Grand Master (182021) for the Grand Lodge of New York. 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. Nebo Grand Council. To calculate the overall star rating and percentage breakdown by star, we dont use a simple average. Palmer continued to practice law, served in the state legislature and became a judge in 1873. The MIll Grand Chamberlain Bro. 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. Brother Samiec was coroneted a Sovereign Grand Inspector General, 33 Honorary Member of the Supreme Council in Cincinnati, Ohio, on September 29, 1998. Samuel Crocker Lawrence joined the Scottish Rite in 1862 and received the 33 in 1864. Brother Samiec was transferred to the high school level, teaching technical mathematics and automotive technology. It was he who kept the Scottish Rite alive during the years when but for him it would have faded out. In the Northern Jurisdiction a recipient of the 33rd Degree is an honorary member of the Supreme Council, and all members are referred to as a "Sovereign Grand Inspectors General." Leadership. 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 MIll Grand Captain of the Guard Bro. Rutherford is a Past Depute Grand Master of the Grand Lodge of Scotland. As Masonry began to rebound, Yates encouraged Grand Commander J.J.J. Grand Commander & CEO Tel: Post Office Box 642 Email. Riccardo Patern di Montecupo - Grand Chancellor - H.E. He was elected Deputy for New York in 1981, and Grand Lieutenant Commander in 1982.