He was elected and served as Grand Master of the Grand Lodge of Massachusetts from 1917 to 1919. From the sites initial launch on March 1, 2020 to the following year, Grand Lodges fielded nearly 10,000 leads from the site. 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. 2023The Sovereign United Supreme Council. All Rights Reserved. He was responsible for the founding of 14 Lodges of Perfection, 13 Councils, and two Consistories. He was raised a Master Mason in Friendship Lodge No. Although he ended his term as Sovereign Grand Commander in 1921, Smith continued his participation in Freemasonry until his death in 1935. 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. Extremely active in his lodge and in the Grand Lodge of Massachusetts, he served as Grand Master from 1913 to 1916. He served as both Grand Secretary (18021805) and Grand Master (182021) for the Grand Lodge of New York. Brea Historical Society: The Brea Historical Society, founded in 1971, collects, preserves, and displays the heritage and history of the City of Brea. SUPREME COUNCIL OF AMERICA, INC. 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 is a member of the York Rite in Fort Wayne and Mizpah Shrine. He was also Grand Master of the Grand Lodge of Wisconsin for four years twice in the 1850s and twice in the 1870s. Palmer was born in Pennsylvania in 1819, but moved to Albany, New York, in his teens where he later studied the law and started a practice in West Troy. I am Watch Commander McNaughton's Farewell Allocution. Fontenot, 33 The Illustrious Grand Orator and Minister of State III. In 2011 the Supreme Council celebrates its 130 th anniversary and also brings tribute to the Romania history. , Dimensions : America, A.A.S.R. He was awarded the Air Medal, and his bomber group was presented the Presidential Commendation Award. 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. 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. We will obtain this through constant work and sacrifice. 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. 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. All Rights Reserved. Illustrious Brother Webber joined the York Rite of Masonry becoming a Royal Arch Mason in Cumberland Chapter No. He also served as an adjunct professor in the Communications Technology Department at Fulton-Montgomery Community College. Customer Reviews, including Product Star Ratings help customers to learn more about the product and decide whether it is the right product for them. He served as Governor of New York (18071817) and Vice President of the United States (181725) under James Monroe. Fra' Emmanuel Rousseau - Grand Commander - H.E. His Excellency the Most Hon. William A. Perry 33 succeeded to the Council on the 23rd March 2022. He served as District Deputy Grand Master of the 17th Masonic District for the years 198081. Raymond served as head of many Masonic bodies, including the office of Grand Master of the Grand Lodge of Massachusetts (18491851). (read more) Culture. 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. SOVEREIGN GRAND COMMANDERS ILL. Roy L. Prince 33-SGIG M.P. Whatever reason you have either chosen to peruse our website or simply found us by chance I trust you will find it of interest. I was chosen for my concentration on DeMolay. He remained and still remains active with that group. Past Sovereign Grand Commanders. When Palmer first took office, the Permanent Fund (which had been established in 1872) had a balance of $16,000. , ISBN-13 John Gabriel Tardy presented Tompkins the 32 in 1808. Ill. Bro. Illus. During these difficult years in the 1830s and early 1840s Yates made what may be his most important contribution to the Scottish Rite. 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. Halkitis congratulates newly promoted Customs officers. 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. 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 . Later in Smiths term, the Supreme Council marked both the jurisdictions 100th anniversary and the 50th anniversary of the Union of 1867. 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. 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. Stationed in England, he was trained and commissioned a 2nd lieutenant, navigator, in the U. S. Air Force. Formerly the controller of the Virginia Tech Foundation, he held several administrative positions at Virginia Tech following his tenure with an international accounting firm. Just before being named Sovereign Grand Commander, Tompkins was elevated to the 33 by Emanuel De La Motta. As we are liberated from our own fear, our presence automatically liberates others.". Our future is bright, and we must be ready to face the challenges before us. During 20 years as the Northern Masonic Jurisdictions Sovereign Grand Commander, Melvin Maynard Johnson established what would become important Scottish Rite traditions, while pursuing research into the early history of the Masonic fraternity, and overseeing a doubling of the Scottish Rites membership numbers. Clayton Watson, 33 The Puissant Lieutenant Grand Commander III. During Hurricane Sandy, Bro. He also served as Provincial Grand Master of the Provincial Grand Lodge of Renfrewshire West between 2003 and 2008. 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. 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. 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. within my power to move our organization to a higher level. 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 received the 33 in Detroit in 1973, and was crowned an Active Member of the Supreme Council in 1977 in Pittsburgh. Palmer was active in the York Rite as well, eventually serving as Grand High Priest of Wisconsin, Most Illustrious Grand Master of the Grand Council of Royal and Select Masters of Wisconsin, and Grand Commander of the Grand Commandery of Wisconsin. 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. To fully achieve peace within the Rite the newly merged Supreme Council chose, in Drummond, one of its greatest Masonic statesmen. He explains that, In that year as a Millennium project each Valley reached out for candidates doing Masonic work in many fields. One of the main profane activities. 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. this website indicates that we continue to do so. Despite his impressive resume, Tompkins was hampered by a debilitating fight with alcoholism, which brought him both ill health and financial problems. Maxwell was born in Reading, Massachusetts, in 1910. Learn more. 36 on March 28, 1972, serving as a line officer and was elected Worshipful Master of the lodge in 1979. SOVEREIGN GRAND COMMANDER. Charles Iain Robert Wolrige Gordon of Esslemont 33 succeeded to the Supreme Council on the 25th June 2003. After presenting the facts of the extraordinary circumstances to Past Grand Commander Gourgas, three members of the Council met and elected new officers. He is also a Past Provincial Grand Master of the Provincial Grand Lodge of Aberdeen City, a Past Provincial Grand Master of Aberdeen and Kincardine of The Royal Order of Scotland and is currently Grand Sovereign of The Grand Imperial Council of Scotland. He took the office the morning after George Bushnells sudden death at the Supreme Councils Annual Meeting in Cleveland in 1965. 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. 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. Simson is best remembered today for his central role in establishing the New York hospital that became known as Mount Sinai Hospital. Edward Y. Chua, 33 Sovereign Grand Commander For Biennial Year 2021-2023 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. 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. 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 Paul died in 1996. 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. 2. the dissolution of the present Sovereign Council; 3. the constitution of a provisional Sovereign Council, consisting of the following members - H.E. 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 . 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. Raymond was raised in Amicable Lodge in Cambridge in 1818, later affiliating with St. Johns Lodge and Massachusetts Lodge. As Masonry began to rebound, Yates encouraged Grand Commander J.J.J. Grand Commander Cole served as Grand Master of the Grand Lodge of Virginia in 2001. 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. 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. 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. Ill. Alvin K. Wilkins, 33 LIEUTENANT GRAND COMMANDER. In between he served as a state senator. Lawrence also became the first mayor of Medford serving from 1892 to 1894. He joined Hiram Lodge in West Cambridge, Massachusetts, in 1854, later becoming a charter member of Mount Hermon Lodge in Medford. Alistair Henderson 33 succeeded to the Council on the 23rd March 2022. It also analyzed reviews to verify trustworthiness. He was responsible for bringing the Seeds of Liberty fundraising campaign to fruition.