Samiec devoted his time to the operation of his business, Subcontracting Services Co., specializing in installing and servicing residential electrical, lighting, and communications systems. 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. He holds two degrees from Virginia Tech. 143 in New York City, on November 24, 1807. Click here to learn more about the Daneil D. Tompkins Award for Distinguished Service. 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. Twenty years later, he received the 33 and was elected to the Active Membership of the Supreme Council. Illustrious Francis George Paul, 33, came to lead the Northern Masonic Jurisdiction from one of the worlds largest business entities, IBM. 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. But, due to increasing age, Lawrence made it clear that he would serve only until the 1910 Annual Meeting. 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. He joined Hiram Lodge in West Cambridge, Massachusetts, in 1854, later becoming a charter member of Mount Hermon Lodge in Medford. Like most of his predecessors in the office of Sovereign Grand Commander, Smith was active in other Masonic groups, including Toledo Council No. He has served as the Grand Almoner since 2015. He maintained a law practice until the end of his life in 1902. Melvin Maynard Johnson has been and still is considered by most Masonic scholars to have been the greatest American Mason of the 20th century. Charles Iain Robert Wolrige Gordon of Esslemont 33 succeeded to the Supreme Council on the 25th June 2003. After the war, he returned to Cornell, where he received athletic and scholastic honors, including the prestigious McMullen Engineering Scholarship Award. : America, A.A.S.R. 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 Most Honourable Order of the Crown of Johor (Malay: Darjah Mahkota Johor Yang Amat Mulia) is an Order of chivalry awarded by the Sultan of Johor.It was first instituted on July 31, 1886. 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 Van Rensselaer was chosen as Lt. Grand Commander and William B. Hubbard was elected to succeed Raymond. He was responsible for bringing the Seeds of Liberty fundraising campaign to fruition. Pleasant, New York, in 1800. He was also active in the York Rite, serving as King of his Chapter, and Illustrious Master of his Council. 84 and Kosciuszko Lodge #1085. It claims that all other Supreme Councils and Subordinate Bodies of the Scottish Rite are derived from it. 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. He was also active in the Shrine, Red Cross of Constantine, and DeMolay. 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. 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. During Hurricane Sandy, Bro. Lawrence also became the driving force behind the establishment of the Permanent Fund, which was fully organized by 1875. He served as Grand King of the Grand Chapter of Massachusetts in 1921. Stationed in England, he was trained and commissioned a 2nd lieutenant, navigator, in the U. S. Air Force. Bro. As Masonry began to rebound, Yates encouraged Grand Commander J.J.J. ", It gives me great pleasure to welcome you to. Lieutenant of the Grand Master Fra' John T. Dunlap. In 1991, he received the Meritorious Service Award at the NYS Council of Deliberation. We will obtain this through constant work and sacrifice. During his term in office he saw the Scottish Rite enter the 20th century and grow stronger each decade. J.D. 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. He was educated in the public schools of Keene, New Hampshire; Massachusetts Institute of Technology; Harvard College, and Harvard Law School. He was elected and served as Grand Master of the Grand Lodge of Massachusetts from 1917 to 1919. Despite his impressive resume, Tompkins was hampered by a debilitating fight with alcoholism, which brought him both ill health and financial problems. 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. For many years he has been the CEO for the Masonic Home of Virginia in Richmond. It is our light, not our darkness that most frightens us. As Grand Commander McNaughton was keenly aware of membership, and the costs associated with the needs of the Northern Masonic Jurisdiction, he set his sights on continuing growth and change. 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. everything Stanley Fielding Maxwell continued to oversee the fraternity until 1985, providing leadership and working to increase membership and continue a stable financial footing. His Excellency the Most Hon. Sovereign Grand Commander Supreme Council AASR Southern Jurisdiction of the United States James D. Cole, 33 Illus. . 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. : 695, F. & A.M. in Norwood, Ohio, where he went on to serve as Worshipful Master, District Deputy Grand Master and, Trustee of the Ohio Masonic Home. Please choose a different delivery location. He also served as Provincial Grand Master of the Provincial Grand Lodge of Renfrewshire West between 2003 and 2008. (read more) Culture. 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. Yates received the 33 on October 24, 1825. 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. He received the 33 in Detroit in 1973, and was crowned an Active Member of the Supreme Council in 1977 in Pittsburgh. Now, is the time and we must see value in the whole of humanity. It was he who kept the Scottish Rite alive during the years when but for him it would have faded out. 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. 13, serving that lodge as Master seven times. United Supreme Councils Sovereign Grand Commander pays a courtesy call on the Second Murder Recorded Within Two Weeks On GB, Min. this website indicates that we continue to do so. James Smith, 33 The Most Puissant Sovereign Grand Commander III. in Lewiston, Maine. The VP Lieutenant Grand Commander Doctor David K. Huggan 33 succeeded to the Council on 20th October 2004. Illustrious Bro. 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. 33, Royal and Select Masters, and in the Knights Templar, eventually elected Grand Commander of Ohio. SOVEREIGN GRAND COMMANDERS ILL. Roy L. Prince 33-SGIG M.P. Fra' Emmanuel Rousseau - Grand Commander - H.E. 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. Formerly the controller of the Virginia Tech Foundation, he held several administrative positions at Virginia Tech following his tenure with an international accounting firm. 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. He also served as Provincial Grand Master of the Provincial Grand Lodge of Dunbartonshire between 2002 and 2007. It has been tempting for historians to speculate about Yates motives for resigning so soon after taking office. Bro. He also helped with their degree work and costuming. 725, Fort Wayne, Indiana. He not only worked to get the bodies up and running, but also he made several visits to assure their continued growth. Walter E. Webber was born in Old Town, Maine, on July 31, 1943. He was elected Deputy for New York in 1981, and Grand Lieutenant Commander in 1982. 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. Maxwell was born in Reading, Massachusetts, in 1910. Bro. With Download the free Kindle app and start reading Kindle books instantly on your smartphone, tablet, or computer - no Kindle device required. Sovereign Grand Commander IN OFFICE 2010-2016 ILL. In addition he has served as Grand Master Mason of the Grand Lodge of Scotland between 2009 and 2018 and as First Grand Principal of the Supreme Grand Royal Arch Chapter of Scotland from 2004 to 2009. Governance Sovereign Council Government Bodies Herrick is a Past Substitute Grand Master of the Grand Lodge of Scotland. He was an Honorary Member of 23 symbolic lodges in Massachusetts and several Scottish Rite Bodies in Massachusetts, Connecticut, New York, Illinois, and Florida. Try again. In his business life Josiah Hayden Drummond was a lawyer and politician. We ask ourselves, Who am I to be brilliant, gorgeous, talented, fabulous? We were born to make manifest the glory of God that is within us. Top subscription boxes right to your door, 1996-2023, Amazon.com, Inc. or its affiliates, Learn more how customers reviews work on Amazon. We invite you to visit our website again. 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 COMMANDER. 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. 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. Despite 12 years at the helm, Tompkins did not devote much time to the newly formed group. no challenges we cannot achieve. Moriah Lodge, No. Customer Reviews, including Product Star Ratings help customers to learn more about the product and decide whether it is the right product for them. Johnson became a member of Walthams Monitor Lodge in 1892. 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 . Your playing small does not serve the world. 75 in 1841, serving as Master of that lodge from 1845 to 1848. It also analyzed reviews to verify trustworthiness. His Excellency the Most Hon. 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. future is bright, and we must be ready to face the challenges before us. He was admitted to the bar in 1891, and he practiced law in Boston. He was raised as a Master Mason in Casco Lodge No. He joined the Scottish Rite in 1881 and received the 33 in 1887. He was made a Mason at Mt. To fully achieve peace within the Rite the newly merged Supreme Council chose, in Drummond, one of its greatest Masonic statesmen. A total of 22 men have held this office since 1813. I am He and his wife, Judy, have been married since 1971. He was responsible for the founding of 14 Lodges of Perfection, 13 Councils, and two Consistories. His 1924 book, The Beginnings of Freemasonry in America, remains an important work today. 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 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. 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. 33. This web site will be updated on a continuous basis to assure the most accurate information possible. Paul was born and raised in Easton, Pennsylvania. 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. Bro. 4, Royal and Select Masters on March 16, 1994, and was knighted in Portland Commandery No. And as we let our own light shine, we unconsciously give other people permission to do the same. In 1897, he served as Grand Master of the Grand Lodge of Ohio. looking forward to working with you to build a stronger organization. He served as part of the middle school technology team for 22 years, where he developed a program that integrated the teaching of reading into the technology curriculum, providing reinforcement of reading skills in a nontraditional environment. Past Sovereign Grand Commanders. Most Puissant Sovereign Grand Commander. 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. 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. Covid-19 changes our socialization, affects our sensory perception, interpretation and motor functions; our emotions, memories and more. 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. Read instantly on your browser with Kindle for Web. He was elected speaker of the Maine House of Representatives in 1858 and again in 1869. Your recently viewed items and featured recommendations. ABOUT the World Conference on Civilizations and Welfare of the Human Family. After his resignation, Yates continued his service to the Scottish Rite, serving as chief ritualist until his death on December 13, 1859. While many men might aspire to become Sovereign Grand Commander, Stevens did not. Puissant Sovereign Grand Commander, I pledge to you that I will do. 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. Ill. 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. Simson was raised in Clinton Lodge No. In 1860, he and Simon W. Robinson abruptly left the Supreme Council and formed their own schismatic Council which bore Raymonds name. He was awarded the Scottish Rites 33 in 1965 and became an Active Member At Large in 1973. 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.