As Masonry began to rebound, Yates encouraged Grand Commander J.J.J. Bro. Governance Sovereign Council Government Bodies It also analyzed reviews to verify trustworthiness. He joined the Scottish Rite Valley of Binghamton in 1961, where he devoted himself to the Valleys Executive Committee and community service. Illustrious Brother Webber joined the York Rite of Masonry becoming a Royal Arch Mason in Cumberland Chapter No. SUPREME COUNCIL OF AMERICA - M.P. In 1995 he was chosen as Master of the lodge. During his term in office he saw the Scottish Rite enter the 20th century and grow stronger each decade. On the state level, he was a trustee of the Maine Conference, United Church of Christ. 2. the dissolution of the present Sovereign Council; 3. the constitution of a provisional Sovereign Council, consisting of the following members - H.E. Simson was born in Danbury, Connecticut in 1780. There was a problem loading your book clubs. Despite his impressive resume, Tompkins was hampered by a debilitating fight with alcoholism, which brought him both ill health and financial problems. Allen 1897 to 1911 - D.F. A Mason since 1983, he served as Worshipful Master of Craighill Lodge No. It has been tempting for historians to speculate about Yates motives for resigning so soon after taking office. MOST PUISSANT SOVEREIGN GRAND COMMANDER ILLUSTRIOUS GRADY C. GRIFFIN 33,-SGIG MOST PUISSANT SOVEREIGN GRAND COMMANDER SUPREME COUNCIL OF AMERICA, INC. A.A.S.R.M. He was elected Sovereign Grand Commander in September 1975, while also serving as the Grand Master of the Grand Lodge of Massachusetts (a post he held from 1974 to 1977). Brother Paul died in 1996. 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. Stanley Fielding Maxwell continued to oversee the fraternity until 1985, providing leadership and working to increase membership and continue a stable financial footing. He was educated in the public schools of Keene, New Hampshire; Massachusetts Institute of Technology; Harvard College, and Harvard Law School. Fra' Alessandro de Franciscis - Grand Hospitaller Bro. It claims that all other Supreme Councils and Subordinate Bodies of the Scottish Rite are derived from it. He enjoys 1960s-era automotive technology, collecting diecast auto replicas, landscape and wildlife photography, and Buffalo Bills football. 33, Royal and Select Masters, and in the Knights Templar, eventually elected Grand Commander of Ohio. . 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. Actually, who are younotto be? In 1897, he served as Grand Master of the Grand Lodge of Ohio. Raymond served as Sovereign Grand Commander from 1851 to 1860. 13, serving that lodge as Master seven times. GREETINGS, . Appendant Bodies. The MIll Grand Master of Ceremonies Bro. Brother Webber became of counsel to the firm in August, 2003. The Registered Agent on file for this company is William T. Gray III and . In 1880 he was General Grand Master of the General Council, and from 1867 to 1879 he was Sovereign Grand Commander of the Northern Masonic Jurisdiction. (read more) Culture. 87, serving as Master of St. Georges Lodge No. Grand Commander & CEO Tel: (843) 498-6614, Post Office Box 642 Email:
[email protected]. the outstanding personality of the founders was John James Joseph Gourgas. In 1871 he was Grand High Priest of the General Grand Chapter of the United States. Ill. The Office of Sovereign Grand Commander We invite you to travel the halls of history alongside Sovereign Grand Commander Samiec as we learn more of the stories behind the men that have served at the helm of the Ancient Accepted Scottish Rite for the Northern Masonic Jurisdiction of the United States of America. He served as District Deputy Grand Master of the 17th Masonic District for the years 198081. In 1990, Ill. It is our light, not our darkness that most frightens us. . 2023 Supreme Council, AASR, NMJ, USA. When he moved to Wisconsin, he affiliated with Tracy Lodge No. Sovereign Grand Commander IN OFFICE 1993-1996 ILL. Clarence Plummer, 33-SGIG M.P. 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. 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. 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 ". 725, Fort Wayne, Indiana. He was raised in New Yorks Lodge, LUnion Franaise in 1806. William A. Perry 33 succeeded to the Council on the 23rd March 2022. After serving the Council for 19 years he became Sovereign Grand Commander on 23rd March 2022. this website indicates . Illustrious Brother Webber was a member of the First Parish Congregational Church, United Church of Christ, in Yarmouth. 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. In partnership with Scottish Rite, Southern Jurisdiction and Shriners International, Scottish Rite, NMJ launched BeAFreemason.org, which serves as a first-of-its-kind digital "front door to Freemasonry" -- where interested men can learn more about Freemasonry from the comfort of their own homes. Although both his father and grandfather were members of the craft, Ill. Bro. Ewan Rutherford 33 succeeded to the Council on the 24th June 2009. He Joined Clifton DeMolay Chapter in 1970 and served as Master Councilor. In addition, Johnson was a member of Waltham Chapter, R.A.M., Adoniram Council, Royal and Select Masters, and Gethsemane Commandery, Knights Templar (he later affiliated with Sir Galahad Commandery and with St. Bernard Commandery). 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. Sovereign Grand Commander IN OFFICE 2010-2016 ILL. He also belonged to the York Rite Bodies; the Red Cross of Constantine; Syrian Temple, A.A.O.N.M.S. ),Knight Commander (Dato' Paduka-D.P.M.J.) Brother Samiec was transferred to the high school level, teaching technical mathematics and automotive technology. To fully achieve peace within the Rite the newly merged Supreme Council chose, in Drummond, one of its greatest Masonic statesmen. The MIll Grand Chamberlain Bro. Covid-19 changes our socialization, affects our sensory perception, interpretation and motor functions; our emotions, memories and more. 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. Henderson is currently Grand Architect in the Grand Lodge of Scotland. In 2011 the Supreme Council celebrates its 130 th anniversary and also brings tribute to the Romania history. With directions from the ALL Mighty God, your assistance and my commitment there are no challenges we cannot achieve. He also helped with their degree work and costuming. Samuel Crocker Lawrence joined the Scottish Rite in 1862 and received the 33 in 1864. In their History of the Supreme Council, 33, NMJ, George A. Newbury, 33, and Louis L. Williams, 33, called Killian Van Rensselaer the St. 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. and House of the Temple in Washington, DC of which: Ill. Ronald A Seale, 33 Sovereign Grand Commander 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. 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 . Smiths term as Sovereign Grand Commander, from 1910 to 1921, had its fair share of celebratory events. 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. , ISBN-10 When he did reconvene he allowed only the minutes of the previous meeting to be read, and then he closed the session sine die, or without day. . Hubbard later declined the honor and Van Rensselaer moved into the position. A native of Fort Wayne, Indiana, Sovereign Grand Commander McNaughton graduated from Indiana University with a degree in forensic studies, and spent the next 10 years as a detective with the Fort Wayne Police Department. [1] Please choose a different delivery location. Alistair Henderson 33 succeeded to the Council on the 23rd March 2022. Simson was Jewish, but his religious philanthropy extended to Protestants and Catholics as well. The current Sovereign Grand Commander MP Sovereign Grand Commander Bro. Fra' Emmanuel Rousseau - Grand Commander - H.E. Lieutenant of the Grand Master Fra' John T. Dunlap. Top subscription boxes right to your door, 1996-2023, Amazon.com, Inc. or its affiliates, Learn more how customers reviews work on Amazon. The VP Lieutenant Grand Commander Doctor David K. Huggan 33 succeeded to the Council on 20th October 2004. In the Scottish Rite Valley of Fort Wayne, he presided as Thrice Potent Master of Fort Wayne Lodge of Perfection beginning in 1996. It is not known why the name "Red Rose . 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. While many men might aspire to become Sovereign Grand Commander, Stevens did not. 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. Josiah Hayden Drummond, as the Sovereign Grand Commander of the newly joined body, played the key role in making the merger work. After serving the Council for 19 years he became Sovereign Grand Commander on 23rd March 2022. He held that position until 1908. He also streamlined ceremonies; began work on degree revisions; oversaw production of a video presentation of the new 4 and others; insisted that Scottish Rite events be inspirational, convenient and enjoyable; focused the charitable endeavors of the Scottish Rite to benefit Brothers in need of assistance, and increased the use of teleconferencing for Supreme Council business to conserve our fraternitys administration costs. Life itself is shaped by the commitments that we make and by our ability to maintain them. Cory McPhatter, 33 The Illustrious Grand Secretary of the H.E. 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. 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. 50, among many other groups. Henry G. Petrie 33succeeded to the Council on the 1st January 2017. Van Rensselaer was chosen as Lt. Grand Commander and William B. Hubbard was elected to succeed Raymond. Glattly entered the Masonic world through DeMolay. 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. To calculate the overall star rating and percentage breakdown by star, we dont use a simple average. At the Annual Meeting in Milwaukee in 1995, the Supreme Council ratified a resolution granting mutual recognition. 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. Supreme Council of . 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. David M. Thomson 33 succeeded to the Council on the 18th October 2017. His valuable contributions to the Northern Masonic Jurisdiction began soon after. Brother Galbraith is a Past Substitute Grand Master of the Grand Lodge of Scotland. With 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. The Ralston years will be remembered for remarkable energy in changing the internal and external faces of the Northern Masonic Jurisdiction. He also served as Provincial Grand Master of the Provincial Grand Lodge of Edinburgh between 2012 and 2017 and is currently Deputy Grand Master and Governor of the Royal Order of Scotland. Under Newburys command, the Supreme Councils headquarters moved from Boston to Lexington, Massachusetts. At a young age he was raised in Waterville Lodge No. 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 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. He joined Hiram Lodge in West Cambridge, Massachusetts, in 1854, later becoming a charter member of Mount Hermon Lodge in Medford. L. Thomas33,Sovereign 4, Royal and Select Masters on March 16, 1994, and was knighted in Portland Commandery No. 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. 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. His Excellency the Most Hon. America, A.A.S.R. After the war, he returned to Cornell, where he received athletic and scholastic honors, including the prestigious McMullen Engineering Scholarship Award. He still served on three Supreme Council committees at the time of his death in October 1997. Our Customer Reviews, including Product Star Ratings help customers to learn more about the product and decide whether it is the right product for them. 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. 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. 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. 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. It was he who kept the Scottish Rite alive during the years when but for him it would have faded out. Brother Webber began his practice of law in 1969 with the Portland, Maine, law firm of Jensen and Baird. It allowed the museum rebuild its exhibition showcasing the Battle of Lexington and Concord and the start of the Revolutionary War. In November 1943, he married his high school sweetheart, Lillian Elizabeth (Bette) Grube, with whom he had four sons and a daughter. In 1992, he became a member of Kora Temple A.A.O.N.M.S. He received the Scottish Rites 33 in 1863. Masons, Inc. Lawrence also became the driving force behind the establishment of the Permanent Fund, which was fully organized by 1875. 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. Walter E. Webber was born in Old Town, Maine, on July 31, 1943. Using your mobile phone camera - scan the code below and download the Kindle app. alan wayne adkins 33, grand cross . 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. The mission of The Sovereign United Supreme Council is to strengthen and develop the mind and body-through character development programs with Scripture study to promote a life-transforming tradition that empowers our members to achieve lifelong successes in their communities and benefit to contemporary society. 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. 4 in Johnstown, New York in 1982, where he served as Worshipful Master in 1991, the year of the lodges 225th anniversary. He also served as Provincial Grand Master of the Provincial Grand Lodge of Dunbartonshire between 2002 and 2007. Illustrious Brother Abbott kept the Supreme Council on a steady course, leaving the Active Members at a loss upon his untimely passing. Sovereign Grand Commander IN OFFICE 1996-2010 ILL. Ronald A. Warren, 33-SGIG M.P. 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. Grand Councils. The MIll Grand Standard Bearer Bro. As far as his views on his role as Grand Commander, he said: I plan to follow the vision statement. Ill. Bro. Paul was born and raised in Easton, Pennsylvania. The State of North Carolina King David Grand Council. Just eleven years later, at age 33, he was chosen as Grand Master of the Grand Lodge of Maine. Try again. Samiec devoted his time to the operation of his business, Subcontracting Services Co., specializing in installing and servicing residential electrical, lighting, and communications systems. J.D. 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. The MIll Grand Chancellor Bro. Clayton Watson, 33 The Puissant Lieutenant Grand Commander III. 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. 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. 203. 36 on March 28, 1972, serving as a line officer and was elected Worshipful Master of the lodge in 1979. This web site will be updated on a continuous basis to assure the most accurate information possible. andCompanion (Setia-S.M.J. John F. Herrick 33 succeeded to the Council on the 22nd March 2006. ABOUT the World Conference on Civilizations and Welfare of the Human Family. Download the free Kindle app and start reading Kindle books instantly on your smartphone, tablet, or computer - no Kindle device required. In addition to Ill. He has served on numerous Valley committees and was Deputy for New York from 2008-13. Although he ended his term as Sovereign Grand Commander in 1921, Smith continued his participation in Freemasonry until his death in 1935. Like most of his predecessors in the office of Sovereign Grand Commander, Smith was active in other Masonic groups, including Toledo Council No. 2023The Sovereign United Supreme Council. Halkitis congratulates newly promoted Customs officers. 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. Named Illustrious Lieutenant Grand Commander in 1843, Yates became Sovereign Grand Commander in 1851 when Gourgas resigned. George Bushnell was born in Roanoke, Virginia in 1887. He has served as Grand Lieutenant Commander under both Commander John William McNaughton and Commander David A. Glattly. It was Gourgas, assisted by [Giles Fonda] Yates, who re-vivified the rite after the great anti-Masonic agitation, and then started our Supreme Council on its career to become the strong, virile and successful organization which it now is.. "A house divided against itself cannot stand. SOVEREIGN GRAND COMMANDERS M.P. A total of 22 men have held this office since 1813. 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 enrolled at Marietta College in 1961 and received a Bachelor of Arts degree in 1965. Edward Y. Chua, 33 Sovereign Grand Commander For Biennial Year 2021-2023 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. The MIll Grand Sword Bearer Bro. In those pre-Depression years, the Scottish Rite found itself in a very prosperous cycle. Stevens was born in Canton, Connecticut in 1855. SOVEREIGN GRAND COMMANDERS ILL. Roy L. Prince 33-SGIG M.P. Killian Van Rensselaer was born in Greenbush, New York, a member of the famous Knickerbocker family. Brief content visible, double tap to read full content. In the world of Freemasonry he was involved across the board, heading up three national bodies. Riccardo Patern di Montecupo - Grand Chancellor - H.E. Charles Iain Robert Wolrige Gordon of Esslemont 33 succeeded to the Supreme Council on the 25th June 2003. He then went on to the State University College at Buffalo, earning a Bachelor of Science degree in education. He was awarded the Scottish Rites 33 in 1965 and became an Active Member At Large in 1973. You are a child of God. He is a member of the York Rite in Fort Wayne and Mizpah Shrine. It is awarded in three classes: Knight Grand Commander (Dato' Sri Paduka-S.P.M.J. Smith was made a Master Mason in Toledos Sanford L. Collins Lodge No. : 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. He resigned as Grand Commander in March 1832. Ill. He was admitted to the bar in 1891, and he practiced law in Boston. THE GREAT NINE OF THE SUPREME COUNCIL III. He earned a Juris Doctor Degree in 1969. "Faith is confidence in what we hope for and assurance about what we do not see". Formerly the controller of the Virginia Tech Foundation, he held several administrative positions at Virginia Tech following his tenure with an international accounting firm. Following the sudden death of Leon Abbott in 1932, Stevens, as Grand Lieutenant Commander, took on the role of Acting Sovereign Grand Commander, serving out the remaining eleven months in Abbotts term. Authors: Scottish Rite (Masonic order). 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. He practiced law in Ohio for more than 40 years. Sovereign Grand Commander Supreme Council AASR Southern Jurisdiction of the United States James D. Cole, 33 Illus. Palmer continued to practice law, served in the state legislature and became a judge in 1873. In 1863, they merged with the Cerneau group known as the Hays Council. . His 1924 book, The Beginnings of Freemasonry in America, remains an important work today. 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. After his retirement, Ill. Bro. And as we let our own light shine, we unconsciously give other people permission to do the same. His 30 years of experience with nonprofits and businesses includes roles as auditor, founder, officer and director of numerous organizations. Charles Iain Robert Wolrige Gordon of Esslemont 33. Watch Commander McNaughton's Farewell Allocution. Later in Smiths term, the Supreme Council marked both the jurisdictions 100th anniversary and the 50th anniversary of the Union of 1867. One of Ralstons most significant charitable endeavors was the establishment of the 32 Masonic Childrens Learning Centers now the Childrens Dyslexia Centers. 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. Supreme Council of the Northern Jurisdiction 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. SUPREME COUNCIL OF AMERICA, INC. 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 You're listening to a sample of the Audible audio edition. 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. sovereign grand inpector general of virginia ancient and accepted scottish rite of freemasonry southern jurisdiction of the united states of america. He served as Grand Master of the Grand Lodge of Massachusetts from 1881 to 1883. Drummond took the reins of the jurisdiction on the completion of the union of two rival groups, and he helped create the Scottish Rites Northern Masonic Jurisdiction as it is today. Twenty years later, he received the 33 and was elected to the Active Membership of the Supreme Council. 35 on December 13, 1989. , Kessinger Publishing, LLC (September 10, 2010), Language Illus. He was also Grand Master of the Grand Lodge of Wisconsin for four years twice in the 1850s and twice in the 1870s. Allocution of the Sovereign Grand Commander of the Supreme Council of the 33rd Degree. He became an Active Member of the Supreme Council in 1845, as it was re-activated following the anti-Masonic period. On behalf of the Supreme Council, 33, A.& A.S.R. Your playing small does not serve the world. Use tab to navigate through the menu items. Benderson 1948 to 1973 - Dr. Wm. We will obtain this through constant work and sacrifice. 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. 153, in Owego, New York, in 1948 where he eventually served as Worshipful Master. 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. Melvin Maynard Johnson has been and still is considered by most Masonic scholars to have been the greatest American Mason of the 20th century. Moriah Lodge, No. All Rights Reserved. Established 1993 SUPREME COUNCIL OF AMERCIA GRAND COUNCILS. Pleasant, New York, in 1800. 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 . 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.
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