He was elected speaker of the Maine House of Representatives in 1858 and again in 1869. Clayton Watson, 33 The Puissant Lieutenant Grand Commander III. : 72 in Mt. : Commander Glattly helped achieve just that -- and in the midst of a global pandemic no less. Simson was created a Sovereign Grand Inspector General, 33, by Emanuel De La Motta on August 5, 1813 at the organization of the Northern Masonic Jurisdictions Supreme Council. As Masonry began to rebound, Yates encouraged Grand Commander J.J.J. He was coroneted an Honorary 33 at Philadelphia in 1981, and was elected to Active Membership on the Supreme Council in Chicago in 1992. 203. 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. He was one of only three incumbents in the history of the Northern Masonic Jurisdiction to pass away while holding office. Watch Commander McNaughton's Farewell Allocution. 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. Publisher Sovereign Grand Commander's Medal For Distinguished Service The Sovereign Grand Commander may, at his discretion, bestow his personal award upon a deserving Masonic or Scottish Rite Brother whom he considers to have rendered outstanding distinguished and exemplary service to the Masonic fraternity at large. 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. Outside of his law practice he was a director of both the Maine Central Railroad and Union Mutual Life Insurance Company. in Lewiston, Maine. He served as Grand King of the Grand Chapter of Massachusetts in 1921. As far as his views on his role as Grand Commander, he said: I plan to follow the vision statement. He joined Portland Council No. : He served as District Deputy Grand Master of the 17th Masonic District for the years 198081. 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. Cory McPhatter, 33 The Illustrious Grand Secretary of the H.E. Grand Commander McNaughton was very attentive to fiscal responsibility during the challenges of the nations economic recession during his first triennial term. Ill. Brother Samiec was installed as Sovereign Grand Commander in Cleveland on August 31, 2021. The head of the NMJ is the Sovereign Grand Commander. Working closely with Grand Commander Newbury, Maxwell came into office with an intimate knowledge of the Supreme Councils business. Your playing small does not serve the world. , Item Weight Like most of his predecessors in the office of Sovereign Grand Commander, Smith was active in other Masonic groups, including Toledo Council No. Halkitis congratulates newly promoted Customs officers. 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. Palmer became a Freemason while living in New York; he joined Evening Star Lodge No. Simson served as Lieutenant Grand Commander under Tompkins, and became Sovereign Grand Commander upon Tompkinss death in 1825. Lawrence continued the family business until 1905, but also took on a directorship at the Eastern Railway in 1875. We will not change course, and we will focus on increasing membership." When he moved to Wisconsin, he affiliated with Tracy Lodge No. Ill. 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. 84 and Kosciuszko Lodge #1085. Try again. 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. 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. Charles Iain Robert Wolrige Gordon of Esslemont 33 succeeded to the Supreme Council on the 25th June 2003. When Palmer first took office, the Permanent Fund (which had been established in 1872) had a balance of $16,000. Raymond served as head of many Masonic bodies, including the office of Grand Master of the Grand Lodge of Massachusetts (18491851). Illustrious Brother Abbott kept the Supreme Council on a steady course, leaving the Active Members at a loss upon his untimely passing. MID-WINTER SUMMIT 2023 SONESTA ATLANTA AIRPORT NORTH HOTEL ATLANTA, GEORGIA JANUARY 12-14, 2023 He also served as Provincial Grand Master of the Provincial Grand Lodge of Dunbartonshire between 2002 and 2007. Newbury was also instrumental in establishing the Northern Masonic Jurisdictions membership magazine, The Northern Light, in 1970, as well as the founding of the Scottish Rite Masonic Museum & Library which opened its doors in 1975. The current Sovereign Grand Commander MP Sovereign Grand Commander Bro. He joined the Scottish Rite in 1881 and received the 33 in 1887. SUPREME COUNCIL OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA OF SOVEREIGN GRAND INSPECTORS GENERAL OF THE THIRTY THIRD AND LAST DEGREE, ANCIENT ACCEPTED SCOTTISH RITE FREE MASONS, EAST-WEST is a District Of Columbia General Business filed on April 21, 2005. Use tab to navigate through the menu items. 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 . He explains that, In that year as a Millennium project each Valley reached out for candidates doing Masonic work in many fields. Lawrence also became the first mayor of Medford serving from 1892 to 1894. Charles Iain Robert Wolrige Gordon of Esslemont 33 succeeded to the Supreme Council on the 25th June 2003. 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. On behalf of the Supreme Council, 33, A.& A.S.R. 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. (read more) Culture. He also holds a masters degree in Educational Philosophy and Clinical Educational Supervision from the State University College at Oneonta, New York. All rights reserved. The company's filing status is listed as Active and its File Number is 251245. He practiced law in Ohio for more than 40 years. A Freemason since 1974, Illustrious Brother McNaughton served as Worshipful Master of Maumee Lodge No. Covid-19 changes our socialization, affects our sensory perception, interpretation and motor functions; our emotions, memories and more. In his business life Josiah Hayden Drummond was a lawyer and politician. While many men might aspire to become Sovereign Grand Commander, Stevens did not. In the Scottish Rite Valley of Fort Wayne, he presided as Thrice Potent Master of Fort Wayne Lodge of Perfection beginning in 1996. Edward Y. Chua, 33 Sovereign Grand Commander For Biennial Year 2021-2023 In the world of Freemasonry he was involved across the board, heading up three national bodies. 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. He served in the Union Army during the Civil War, eventually as brigadier general of the Massachusetts Volunteer Militia, and was wounded at the First Battle of Bull Run. The MIll Grand Secretary General Alexander Galbraith 33, is the 16th person to serve the Council in that capacity. 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 allowed the museum rebuild its exhibition showcasing the Battle of Lexington and Concord and the start of the Revolutionary War. 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 ". Although both his father and grandfather were members of the craft, Ill. Bro. Galbraith is also a Past Provincial Grand Master of the Provincial Grand Lodge of Glasgow and West of Scotland of the Royal Order of Scotland. Bro. John F. Herrick 33 succeeded to the Council on the 22nd March 2006. He was awarded the Scottish Rites 33 in 1965 and became an Active Member At Large in 1973. Lawrence was born in Medford, Massachusetts, in 1832, and went on to attend Harvard University. andCompanion (Setia-S.M.J. One of Maxwells most notable achievements as Executive Secretary was his work overseeing the construction of the Scottish Rite Masonic Museum & Library in Lexington, Massachusetts. 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. Under Newburys command, the Supreme Councils headquarters moved from Boston to Lexington, Massachusetts. Brother Samiec was raised a Master Mason at St. Patricks Lodge No. 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. It is our light, not our darkness that most frightens us. 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. . From the sites initial launch on March 1, 2020 to the following year, Grand Lodges fielded nearly 10,000 leads from the site. For more than 20 years Scottish Rite Freemasonry was divided between two rival groups in the northern part of the United States. looking forward to working with you to build a stronger organization. He holds two degrees from Virginia Tech. And as we let our own light shine, we unconsciously give other people permission to do the same. Allocution of the Sovereign Grand Commander of the Supreme Council of the 33rd Degree Paperback - September 10, 2010 by Anonymous (Author) See all formats and editions 87, serving as Master of St. Georges Lodge No. ESTABLISHED 1993 In August of 1993, the Most Powerful Sovereign Grand Commander of the National Supreme Council A&ASRM. He will be remembered for his dedication to bringing about a National Masonic Renewal program in 1987. Just before being named Sovereign Grand Commander, Tompkins was elevated to the 33 by Emanuel De La Motta. All Rights Reserved. They have two children, Michelle Marie Sellers, and Illustrious Brother John Brian McNaughton, 33. In Boston in 1824, Raymond received degrees 4 through 32, inclusive, from John Barker, agent of the Southern Jurisdictions Supreme Council. 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. : In a dual ceremony held in Boston in 1867 the Grand Commanders of both Supreme Councils the Van Rensselaer Council and the Hays-Raymond Council resigned their positions. That came to an end with the Union of 1867. 7 in Cincinnati in August 1883. He was educated in the public schools of Keene, New Hampshire; Massachusetts Institute of Technology; Harvard College, and Harvard Law School. When, after 11 months, Melvin Maynard Johnson was elected as the new Grand Commander, the Supreme Council paid Stevens the homage of electing him as its first Honorary Past Sovereign Grand Commander. 725, Fort Wayne, Indiana. GREETINGS, . Read instantly on your browser with Kindle for Web. He not only worked to get the bodies up and running, but also he made several visits to assure their continued growth. John Gabriel Tardy presented Tompkins the 32 in 1808. 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. 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. In November 1943, he married his high school sweetheart, Lillian Elizabeth (Bette) Grube, with whom he had four sons and a daughter. Like the previous four Sovereign Grand Commanders before him (with the exception of Stevens, who served as Acting Grand Commander), George Newbury was, by profession, a lawyer. Smiths term as Sovereign Grand Commander, from 1910 to 1921, had its fair share of celebratory events. To calculate the overall star rating and percentage breakdown by star, we dont use a simple average. 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. Our The 130 th anniversary. ; Royal Order of Jesters, and the Royal Order of Scotland. He and his wife, Judy, have been married since 1971. 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. Help others learn more about this product by uploading a video! We welcome you and hope that the information we have shared will be informative to you. George Bushnell was born in Roanoke, Virginia in 1887. Raymond was raised in Amicable Lodge in Cambridge in 1818, later affiliating with St. Johns Lodge and Massachusetts Lodge. His 1924 book, The Beginnings of Freemasonry in America, remains an important work today. 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. 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. He was awarded the Air Medal, and his bomber group was presented the Presidential Commendation Award. 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. Samiec devoted his time to the operation of his business, Subcontracting Services Co., specializing in installing and servicing residential electrical, lighting, and communications systems. Simson was raised in Clinton Lodge No. Bro. In 2003, Sovereign Grand Commander Vaughn would be elected as the 10th Sovereign Grand Commander of the United Supreme Council, Southern Jurisdiction, Prince Hall Affiliation. 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. Instead, our system considers things like how recent a review is and if the reviewer bought the item on Amazon. The inauguration of a new Sovereign Grand Commander is a good chance to look back though the history of the Supreme Council and at the men who lead the Rite. Customer Reviews, including Product Star Ratings help customers to learn more about the product and decide whether it is the right product for them. At the Annual Meeting in Milwaukee in 1995, the Supreme Council ratified a resolution granting mutual recognition. He was elected Commander-in-Chief of Maine Consistory in October 1993. Born in 1871 in Waltham, Massachusetts, Johnson later attended Tufts College (now University) and Boston University Law School, receiving his law degree in 1895. There was a problem loading your book clubs. From 1826 until his sudden elevation to Acting Sovereign Grand Commander, Stevens served as Grand Lieutenant Commander under Leon Abbott. As yourMost Lieutenant of the Grand Master Fra' John T. Dunlap. On the state level, he was a trustee of the Maine Conference, United Church of Christ. Brother Ralston was raised in Evanston-Eversull Lodge No. In 2011 the Supreme Council celebrates its 130 th anniversary and also brings tribute to the Romania history. Stationed in England, he was trained and commissioned a 2nd lieutenant, navigator, in the U. S. Air Force. A total of 22 men have held this office since 1813. 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. Brother Galbraith is a Past Substitute Grand Master of the Grand Lodge of Scotland. We are all meant to shine, as children do. Melvin Johnson became an Active Member of the Supreme Council in 1920 and was elected Sovereign Grand Commander in September 1933 in Boston. 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. 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. In 1860, he and Simon W. Robinson abruptly left the Supreme Council and formed their own schismatic Council which bore Raymonds name. 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 was crowned an Active Member of Supreme Council in 2003. I was chosen for my concentration on DeMolay. He remained and still remains active with that group. He held that position until 1908. Petrie served as Deputy for the Province of Scotland North East from 2001 to 2011. Glattly has received several other Masonic honors including the Daniel Coxe Medal from New Jersey and the Josiah Drummond Award from Maine. Ill. 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. Most Puissant Sovereign Grand Commander. Illustrious Brother Webber was crowned an Active Member of the Supreme Council in Cleveland, Ohio on September 27, 1994. William A. Perry 33 succeeded to the Council on the 23rd March 2022. 2023The Sovereign United Supreme Council. It is not known why the name "Red Rose . Allocution of the Sovereign Grand Commander of the Supreme Council of the 33rd Degree. Prime Minister Davis Highlights His Governments Accomplishments, Revenue, During Mid-Year Budget Job Fair slated for this Saturday at Flamingo Gardens Community Park, 200 Foreign Nationals repatriated from New Providence. 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 This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. 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.