, ISBN-13 Ewan Rutherford 33 succeeded to the Council on the 24th June 2009. Whatever reason you have either chosen to peruse our website or simply found us by chance I trust you will find it of interest. Raymond served as head of many Masonic bodies, including the office of Grand Master of the Grand Lodge of Massachusetts (18491851). Despite 12 years at the helm, Tompkins did not devote much time to the newly formed group. He was educated in the public schools of Keene, New Hampshire; Massachusetts Institute of Technology; Harvard College, and Harvard Law School. 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. 153, in Owego, New York, in 1948 where he eventually served as Worshipful Master. After practicing law in New York City for a short period, Simson turned his focus toward religion and philanthropy. Born in Illinois on June 2, 1852, Smith attended the University of Michigan, receiving both his bachelors and law degrees there. 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. PDF Statutes of The Supreme Council of the Thirty-third Degree With directions from the ALL Mighty God, your assistance and my commitment there are no challenges we cannot achieve. In 1860, he and Simon W. Robinson abruptly left the Supreme Council and formed their own schismatic Council which bore Raymonds name. We were born to make manifest the glory of God that is within us. He was raised as a Master Mason in Casco Lodge No. no challenges we cannot achieve. SUPREME COUNCIL OF AMERICA - M.P. America, A.A.S.R. Order of the Crown of Johor - Wikipedia About 4 months after the Cleveland body was chartered, Commander Ray and Illustrious Reason instituted Red Rose Chapter of Rose Croix No. 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. In between he served as a state senator. History Ohio Council of Deliberation Bro. Lieutenant of the Grand Master Fra' John T. Dunlap. 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. After presenting the facts of the extraordinary circumstances to Past Grand Commander Gourgas, three members of the Council met and elected new officers. Learn more. 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. Illustrious Brother Webber joined the York Rite of Masonry becoming a Royal Arch Mason in Cumberland Chapter No. We welcome you and hope that the information we have shared will be informative to you. 429 in 1985, serving as Master for two terms. He also helped with their degree work and costuming. He is a member of the York Rite in Fort Wayne and Mizpah Shrine. In the Scottish Rite Valley of Fort Wayne, he presided as Thrice Potent Master of Fort Wayne Lodge of Perfection beginning in 1996. : He moved to Pittsburgh and was named Deputy for Western Pennsylvania and Ohio. within my power to move our organization to a higher level. 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. . Our Governance Sovereign Council Government Bodies His 1924 book, The Beginnings of Freemasonry in America, remains an important work today. The current Sovereign Grand Commander MP Sovereign Grand Commander Bro. 35 on December 13, 1989. 6 in 1826. 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. The current Sovereign Grand Commander MP Sovereign Grand Commander Bro. Allocution of the Sovereign Grand Commander of the Supreme Council of The Webbers had three children. 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. David A. Glattly, Sovereign Grand Commander of the Scottish Rite, NMJ, describes himself as just a DeMolay boy from Clifton, New Jersey. He was born in Paterson, NJ, on August 10, 1953, but grew up in Clifton, where he lived up to and including his college years. Home | Supreme Council Aasr . "Our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure. Brother Samiec was installed as Sovereign Grand Commander in Cleveland on August 31, 2021. He has served on numerous Valley committees and was Deputy for New York from 2008-13. We will not change course, and we will focus on increasing membership." David M. Thomson 33 succeeded to the Council on the 18th October 2017. He was also Grand Master of the Grand Lodge of Wisconsin for four years twice in the 1850s and twice in the 1870s. 33, Royal and Select Masters, and in the Knights Templar, eventually elected Grand Commander of Ohio. 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. 36 on March 28, 1972, serving as a line officer and was elected Worshipful Master of the lodge in 1979. Working closely with Grand Commander Newbury, Maxwell came into office with an intimate knowledge of the Supreme Councils business. He joined Kalurah Temple, A.A.O.N.M.S. He was responsible for bringing the Seeds of Liberty fundraising campaign to fruition. 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. 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. John Gabriel Tardy presented Tompkins the 32 in 1808. Because of a worsening physical condition, Illustrious Francis G. Paul, 33, decided against seeking a third term as Sovereign Grand Commander. Declining health necessitated that he step down on April 20, 1909, and Henry Lynde Palmer died 17 days later. Hubbard later declined the honor and Van Rensselaer moved into the position. 13, serving that lodge as Master seven times. 725, Fort Wayne, Indiana. . Charles Iain Robert Wolrige Gordon of Esslemont 33. In 1995 he was chosen as Master of the lodge. About Us | The Sovereign United Supreme Council He was responsible for the founding of 14 Lodges of Perfection, 13 Councils, and two Consistories. As Grand Lieutenant Commander under Henry Lynde Palmer, Lawrence was called to the office of Sovereign Grand Commander when Palmer resigned due to ill health in 1909. Illustrious Bro. The Sovereign United Supreme Council OFFICIAL COMMUNIQUE Elections for the office of Sovereign Grand Commander. Just before being named Sovereign Grand Commander, Tompkins was elevated to the 33 by Emanuel De La Motta. 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. Brother Samiec, 33, served as a technology education instructor at the Gloversville Enlarged School System in Gloversville, New York. Appendant Bodies. Puissant Sovereign Grand Commander, I pledge to you that I will do. 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 not only worked to get the bodies up and running, but also he made several visits to assure their continued growth. He was also an Honorary Member of the Supreme Councils of the Southern Jurisdiction, England, Wales, and the dependencies of the British Crown, Scotland, Canada and Mexico. ),Knight Commander (Dato' Paduka-D.P.M.J.) 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. Henry G. Petrie 33succeeded to the Council on the 1st January 2017. He resigned as Grand Commander in March 1832. Supreme Council of . , Dimensions This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Brief content visible, double tap to read full content. As Masonry began to rebound, Yates encouraged Grand Commander J.J.J. He was made a Mason at Mt. This web site will be updated on a continuous basis to assure the most accurate information possible. During his term in office he saw the Scottish Rite enter the 20th century and grow stronger each decade. Our future is bright, and we must be ready to face the challenges before us. Grand Commander, I Henderson is currently Grand Architect in the Grand Lodge of Scotland. He joined Portland Council No. 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. Graduating from Columbia College in 1800, Simson then studied law under Aaron Burr and was admitted to the Bar in 1802. The MIll Grand Sword Bearer Bro. Lawrence also became the first mayor of Medford serving from 1892 to 1894. It is our light, not our darkness that most frightens us. and House of the Temple in Washington, DC of which: Ill. Ronald A Seale, 33 Sovereign Grand Commander And as we let our own light shine, we unconsciously give other people permission to do the same. He received the Scottish Rites 33 in 1863. Address of the Grand Chancellor to the 52nd session of the UN Human United Supreme Council - Welcome He demitted in 1853 and remained unaffiliated with any craft lodge for the rest of his life. directions fromthe ALL Mighty God, your assistance and my commitment there are Several endeavors were begun throughout the country to create Masonic awareness by making Masonry more visible to the public. He also holds a masters degree in Educational Philosophy and Clinical Educational Supervision from the State University College at Oneonta, New York. 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. Click here to learn more about the Daneil D. Tompkins Award for Distinguished Service. 2023 Supreme Council, AASR, NMJ, USA. Working for Cincinnati Milacron, he went on to become manufacturing manager and eventually vice president of the Service Parts Division. 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 claims that all other Supreme Councils and Subordinate Bodies of the Scottish Rite are derived from it. SOVEREIGN GRAND COMMANDERS ILL. Roy L. Prince 33-SGIG M.P. MP Sovereign Grand Commander Bro. Past Sovereign Grand Commanders. Grand Commander & CEO Tel: (843) 498-6614, Post Office Box 642 Email: [email protected]. In 1915, he earned his law degree, but did not begin practicing law until after the end of World War I. He received his degrees in the Ancient Accepted Scottish Rite of Freemasonry in 1973 and served as Thrice Potent Master of Yates Lodge of Perfection from May 1985 until October 1987. Publisher Joseph In his business life Josiah Hayden Drummond was a lawyer and politician. One of Ralstons most significant charitable endeavors was the establishment of the 32 Masonic Childrens Learning Centers now the Childrens Dyslexia Centers. in Lewiston, Maine. 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. 2, Knights Templar, on February 28, 1991. Ill. In 1849 he moved his family to Wisconsin. Edward Y. Chua, 33 Sovereign Grand Commander For Biennial Year 2021-2023 , Kessinger Publishing, LLC (September 10, 2010), Language 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. During Hurricane Sandy, Bro. In their History of the Supreme Council, 33, NMJ, George A. Newbury, 33, and Louis L. Williams, 33, called Killian Van Rensselaer the St. Samuel Crocker Lawrence joined the Scottish Rite in 1862 and received the 33 in 1864. After receiving two degrees from Harvard, he entered the banking field in Chicago, but returned to Medford after a short time to join his fathers business. Lawrence was an active Freemason throughout his life. Scottish Rite, NMJ | Medals & Awards of 32 Freemasonry 2. the dissolution of the present Sovereign Council; 3. the constitution of a provisional Sovereign Council, consisting of the following members - H.E. Bro. His valuable contributions to the Northern Masonic Jurisdiction began soon after. Staff Directory Brea, CA CivicEngage Illustrious Samuel Harrison Baynard, Jr., 33, tells us that Illustrious Brother Abbott was a store of information, possessed a well-balanced vocabulary and fluent speech. Masons, Inc. 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 The Divine Council of Twelve Eric ; Royal Order of Jesters, and the Royal Order of Scotland. the outstanding personality of the founders was John James Joseph Gourgas. 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. "A house divided against itself cannot stand. 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. , Item Weight 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. Your playing small does not serve the world. 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. From a Point to a Line: Twenty Sovereign Grand Commanders But, due to increasing age, Lawrence made it clear that he would serve only until the 1910 Annual Meeting. [1] There was a problem loading your book clubs. Authors: Scottish Rite (Masonic order). 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. 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. 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. 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. On December 18, 1957, Melvin Maynard Johnson died at his home in Boston. Sovereign Grand Commanders of the Supreme Council 1864 to 1870 - Baron August Hugo de Bulow 1870 to 1879 - Patrick Reason 1879 to 1892 - Dr. Peter W. Ray 1892 to 1897 - A.B. 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.