Charles Iain Robert Wolrige Gordon of Esslemont 33 succeeded to the Supreme Council on the 25th June 2003. Illustrious Brother Webber was crowned an Active Member of the Supreme Council in Cleveland, Ohio on September 27, 1994. Charles Iain Robert Wolrige Gordon of Esslemont 33. He was awarded the Scottish Rites 33 in 1965 and became an Active Member At Large in 1973. this website indicates that we continue to do so. : Raymond served as Sovereign Grand Commander from 1851 to 1860. He was also active in the York Rite, serving as King of his Chapter, and Illustrious Master of his Council. Ill. In their History of the Supreme Council, 33, NMJ, George A. Newbury, 33, and Louis L. Williams, 33, called Killian Van Rensselaer the St. Ill. Alvin K. Wilkins, 33 LIEUTENANT GRAND COMMANDER. 160, Elliston, Virginia, in 1987 and as Virginia's Grand Master in 2001. He was selected as Teacher of the Year in 2001 by the Fulton-Montgomery Regional Technology Teachers Association and New York State Technology Educators Association. 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. As we are liberated from our own fear, our presence automatically liberates others.". In 1863, they merged with the Cerneau group known as the Hays Council. He was educated in the public schools of Keene, New Hampshire; Massachusetts Institute of Technology; Harvard College, and Harvard Law School. Lawrence also became the first mayor of Medford serving from 1892 to 1894. 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 He affiliated with Gloversville Lodge No. 33. Outside of his law practice he was a director of both the Maine Central Railroad and Union Mutual Life Insurance Company. Most Puissant Sovereign Grand Commander. 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. J. Fitzpatrick 1973 to 1989 - Illustrious John H. Burns Henry G. Petrie 33succeeded to the Council on the 1st January 2017. 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. , Kessinger Publishing, LLC (September 10, 2010), Language For we are people of improbable hope building on our common history and seizing our common destiny. 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. Illustrious Robert O. Ralston, 33, was installed as Sovereign Grand Commander and youthful successor to Illustrious Brother Paul on September 1, 1993. Download the free Kindle app and start reading Kindle books instantly on your smartphone, tablet, or computer - no Kindle device required. His Excellency the Most Hon. Johnson served as Vice President of the George Washington Masonic National Memorial Association in Alexandria, Virginia, from 1916 to 1920. 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. In other words, he ended the meeting without scheduling another. Customer Reviews, including Product Star Ratings help customers to learn more about the product and decide whether it is the right product for them. Just before being named Sovereign Grand Commander, Tompkins was elevated to the 33 by Emanuel De La Motta. Lieutenant of the Grand Master Fra' John T. Dunlap. Lieutenant of the Grand Master Fra' John T. Dunlap. Lieutenant Sovereign Grand Commander Flushing, NY Contact: 917-544-2576 ILL. JAMES LEE 33 Grand Orator & Minister of State Canton, MD Contact: 443-251-6843 ILL. TERRANCE K NICHOLAS 33 Grand Master of Ceremonies Fort Worth, TX Contact: 718-288-6109 ILL. JAMES DIXON 33 Grand Attorney General Bedford Heights, OH Contact: 440-596-2028 ILL. Maxwell was born in Reading, Massachusetts, in 1910. 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. Supreme Council of the Northern Jurisdiction Brother Samiec was coroneted a Sovereign Grand Inspector General, 33 Honorary Member of the Supreme Council in Cincinnati, Ohio, on September 29, 1998. John Henry Cowles, Sovereign Grand Commander of the Supreme Council (Mother Council of the World) of the Inspectors General Knights Commanders of the House of the Temple of Solomon of the Thirty-third Degree of the Ancient and Accepted Scottish Rite of Free-masonry of the Southern Jurisdiction of the United States of America, and Sovereign Grand Inspector General in Kentucky . 87, serving as Master of St. Georges Lodge No. In 2011 the Supreme Council celebrates its 130 th anniversary and also brings tribute to the Romania history. Born in Illinois on June 2, 1852, Smith attended the University of Michigan, receiving both his bachelors and law degrees there. andCompanion (Setia-S.M.J. Sovereign Grand Commander IN OFFICE 1993-1996 ILL. Clarence Plummer, 33-SGIG M.P. , ISBN-10 Our future is bright, and we must be ready to face the challenges before us. His valuable contributions to the Northern Masonic Jurisdiction began soon after. 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. Appendant Bodies. Ewan Rutherford 33 succeeded to the Council on the 24th June 2009. 35 on December 13, 1989. Before this occurred, however, Brother Paul, having served in the ROTC program at Cornell, was called to active duty for World War II in April 1943. 396 in 1876. 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. 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. With 2023The Sovereign United Supreme Council. The State of California Mt. The current Sovereign Grand Commander MP Sovereign Grand Commander Bro. Sovereign Grand Commander IN OFFICE 1996-2010 ILL. Ronald A. Warren, 33-SGIG M.P. 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. After the war, he returned to Cornell, where he received athletic and scholastic honors, including the prestigious McMullen Engineering Scholarship Award. He demitted in 1853 and remained unaffiliated with any craft lodge for the rest of his life. On December 18, 1957, Melvin Maynard Johnson died at his home in Boston. He was coroneted an Honorary 33 at Philadelphia in 1981, and was elected to Active Membership on the Supreme Council in Chicago in 1992. future is bright, and we must be ready to face the challenges before us. 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. David M. Thomson 33 succeeded to the Council on the 18th October 2017. 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. Van Rensselaer was chosen as Lt. Grand Commander and William B. Hubbard was elected to succeed Raymond. . It's not just in some of us; it's in everyone. : . Governance Sovereign Council Government Bodies Born just outside of Worcester, Massachusetts and raised in western Massachusetts, Raymond spent most of his life in the state, except for a short stint in Virginia. 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. The head of the NMJ is the Sovereign Grand Commander. Charles Iain Robert Wolrige Gordon of Esslemont 33 succeeded to the Supreme Council on the 25th June 2003. While many men might aspire to become Sovereign Grand Commander, Stevens did not. Click here to learn more about the Daneil D. Tompkins Award for Distinguished Service. As far as his views on his role as Grand Commander, he said: I plan to follow the vision statement. Pleasant, New York, in 1800. Later in Smiths term, the Supreme Council marked both the jurisdictions 100th anniversary and the 50th anniversary of the Union of 1867. He became an Active Member of the Supreme Council in 1845, as it was re-activated following the anti-Masonic period. Glattly was point man for the Scottish Rite as the fraternity provided relief for so many of our members during that tragedy. He served as both Grand Secretary (18021805) and Grand Master (182021) for the Grand Lodge of New York. He has served as Grand Lieutenant Commander under both Commander John William McNaughton and Commander David A. Glattly. Gourgas was born in Switzerland to a family of French Huguenots, spent much of his youth in London, and later moved with several family members to America in 1803. Learn more. He has served on numerous Valley committees and was Deputy for New York from 2008-13. In the world of Freemasonry he was involved across the board, heading up three national bodies. We are all meant to shine, as children do. Top subscription boxes right to your door, 1996-2023, Amazon.com, Inc. or its affiliates, Learn more how customers reviews work on Amazon. The State of North Carolina King David Grand Council. We will obtain this through constant work and sacrifice. Glattly joined Scottish Rite in 1987 and then in 2000, in Pittsburgh, he received the 33. He then went on to the State University College at Buffalo, earning a Bachelor of Science degree in education. in Binghamton, New York, in 1961 and was Potentate in 1986. "Our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure. He also served as Provincial Grand Master of the Provincial Grand Lodge of Dunbartonshire between 2002 and 2007. Smiths term as Sovereign Grand Commander, from 1910 to 1921, had its fair share of celebratory events. He was awarded the Air Medal, and his bomber group was presented the Presidential Commendation Award. During this time, he also served in the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve. Paul was born and raised in Easton, Pennsylvania. 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. After serving the Council for 19 years he became Sovereign Grand Commander on 23rd March 2022. He joined the Scottish Rite in 1881 and received the 33 in 1887. His 30 years of experience with nonprofits and businesses includes roles as auditor, founder, officer and director of numerous organizations. He was also a member of the Royal Order of Scotland, elected Provincial Grand Master for 191416, and an Honorary Member of the Grand Lodge of that order. A total of 22 men have held this office since 1813. 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. This Supreme Council shall and always believe in true partnership and progress. Brother Ralston was raised in Evanston-Eversull Lodge No. Brother Webber began his practice of law in 1969 with the Portland, Maine, law firm of Jensen and Baird. Cincinnati . George Bushnell was born in Roanoke, Virginia in 1887. That came to an end with the Union of 1867. He was also offered a position on the bench of the Maine Supreme Court, opting instead to remain as a practicing attorney. 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. It was he who kept the Scottish Rite alive during the years when but for him it would have faded out. Whatever reason you have either chosen to peruse our website or simply found us by chance I trust you will find it of interest. 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. : 153, in Owego, New York, in 1948 where he eventually served as Worshipful Master. 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. the outstanding personality of the founders was John James Joseph Gourgas. 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. The Registered Agent on file for this company is William T. Gray III and . SOVEREIGN GRAND COMMANDER. We were born to make manifest the glory of God that is within us. There is nothing enlightened about shrinking so that other people won't feel insecure around you. 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. Killian Van Rensselaer was born in Greenbush, New York, a member of the famous Knickerbocker family. Illustrious Brother Webber was a member of the First Parish Congregational Church, United Church of Christ, in Yarmouth. Help others learn more about this product by uploading a video! He enjoys 1960s-era automotive technology, collecting diecast auto replicas, landscape and wildlife photography, and Buffalo Bills football. Using your mobile phone camera - scan the code below and download the Kindle app. 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. Brother Paul died in 1996. Lawrence was born in Medford, Massachusetts, in 1832, and went on to attend Harvard University. America, A.A.S.R. 2, Knights Templar, on February 28, 1991. The MIll Grand Chamberlain Bro. Illus. Born in Schenectady, New York, in 1798, Yates attended Union College and became a lawyer, working as Surrogate of Schenectady County for 19 years. In 1946, Johnson himself received the award.