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. for the United States Of America, its territories and dependencies. United Supreme Councils Sovereign Grand Commander pays a courtesy call on the Second Murder Recorded Within Two Weeks On GB, Min. Just eleven years later, at age 33, he was chosen as Grand Master of the Grand Lodge of Maine. I was chosen for my concentration on DeMolay. He remained and still remains active with that group. 2, Knights Templar, on February 28, 1991. Brother Samiec was installed as Sovereign Grand Commander in Cleveland on August 31, 2021. Using your mobile phone camera - scan the code below and download the Kindle app. Ill. and House of the Temple in Washington, DC of which: Ill. Ronald A Seale, 33 Sovereign Grand Commander The 1860 Proceedings records that a motion was made to create a committee whose purpose was to review the way the Supreme Council operated. M.P. He was the first Secretary General and served as third Sovereign Grand Commander of the Northern Masonic Jurisdiction from 1832 to 1851. SOVEREIGN GRAND COMMANDERS M.P. Voting members of the Supreme Council are chosen from among those members who have obtained the 33. Working for Cincinnati Milacron, he went on to become manufacturing manager and eventually vice president of the Service Parts Division. Ill. 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. The Supreme Council. SOVEREIGN GRAND COMMANDERS ILL. Roy L. Prince 33-SGIG M.P. 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. To calculate the overall star rating and percentage breakdown by star, we dont use a simple average. Publisher He was also active in the York Rite, serving as King of his Chapter, and Illustrious Master of his Council. Cincinnati . Sovereign Grand Commander IN OFFICE 1993-1996 ILL. Clarence Plummer, 33-SGIG M.P. Bro. 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. 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 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. 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. Four years later he was raised a Master Mason in Clifton Lodge No. He was an Honorary Member of 23 symbolic lodges in Massachusetts and several Scottish Rite Bodies in Massachusetts, Connecticut, New York, Illinois, and Florida. SUPREME COUNCIL OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA OF SOVEREIGN GRAND INSPECTORS GENERAL OF THE THIRTY THIRD AND LAST DEGREE, ANCIENT ACCEPTED SCOTTISH RITE FREE MASONS, EAST-WEST is a District Of Columbia General Business filed on April 21, 2005. He was educated in the public schools of North Kingston, Rhode Island. 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). 203. andCompanion (Setia-S.M.J. . He was awarded the Air Medal, and his bomber group was presented the Presidential Commendation Award. OFFICIAL COMMUNIQUE Elections for the office of Sovereign Grand Commander. James Smith, 33 The Most Puissant Sovereign Grand Commander III. 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. Likewise, membership in the 14 almost doubled during his tenure. 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. ABOUT the World Conference on Civilizations and Welfare of the Human Family. In his business life Josiah Hayden Drummond was a lawyer and politician. 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. He has served as the Grand Almoner since 2015. One of Illustrious Brother Ralstons major accomplishments was his work toward the recognition of Prince Hall Masonry. Despite his impressive resume, Tompkins was hampered by a debilitating fight with alcoholism, which brought him both ill health and financial problems. John Gabriel Tardy presented Tompkins the 32 in 1808. He then went on to the State University College at Buffalo, earning a Bachelor of Science degree in education. His 30 years of experience with nonprofits and businesses includes roles as auditor, founder, officer and director of numerous organizations. From 1860 to 1864 he was Maines attorney general. THE GREAT NINE OF THE SUPREME COUNCIL III. Despite taking office at the age of 60, Henry Lynde Palmer held the office of Sovereign Grand Commander longer than any other man in the Northern Masonic Jurisdiction 30 years. 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. 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. 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. That came to an end with the Union of 1867. . MP Sovereign Grand Commander Bro. 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. Council of Nine. ill alan w. adkins biography orient officers Grand Commander, I Illustrious Robert O. Ralston, 33, was installed as Sovereign Grand Commander and youthful successor to Illustrious Brother Paul on September 1, 1993. Fra' Alessandro de Franciscis - Grand Hospitaller 33, Royal and Select Masters, and in the Knights Templar, eventually elected Grand Commander of Ohio. 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. There is nothing enlightened about shrinking so that other people won't feel insecure around you. humbly accept your vote of confidence to be your new leader. ", It gives me great pleasure to welcome you to. They have two children, Michelle Marie Sellers, and Illustrious Brother John Brian McNaughton, 33. He was raised as a Master Mason in Casco Lodge No. He was also Grand Master of the Grand Lodge of Wisconsin for four years twice in the 1850s and twice in the 1870s. Brother Webber began his practice of law in 1969 with the Portland, Maine, law firm of Jensen and Baird. , ISBN-10 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. Glattly entered the Masonic world through DeMolay. He joined Kalurah Temple, A.A.O.N.M.S. Edward Y. Chua, 33 Sovereign Grand Commander For Biennial Year 2021-2023 . Sovereign Grand Commander IN OFFICE 2010-2016 ILL. 87, serving as Master of St. Georges Lodge No. Now, is the time and we must see value in the whole of humanity. He was appointed department chair in 1991, serving in that capacity until his retirement in June of 2001. 245 in Otisco, New York in 1822. Illustrious Brother Webber joined the York Rite of Masonry becoming a Royal Arch Mason in Cumberland Chapter No. L. Thomas33,Sovereign who served as the second Most Puissant Sovereign Grand Commander of the DeBulow Supreme Council from 1879 through 1892. Top subscription boxes right to your door, 1996-2023, Amazon.com, Inc. or its affiliates, Learn more how customers reviews work on Amazon. All rights reserved. Supreme Council of the Northern Jurisdiction In 1849 he moved his family to Wisconsin. Seville 1911 to 1920 - H.M. Rennick 1920 to 1948 - Dr. W.H. Sister Susie C. Blunt Supreme Grand Matron. 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. In those pre-Depression years, the Scottish Rite found itself in a very prosperous cycle. Lawrence was an active Freemason throughout his life. Samuel Crocker Lawrence joined the Scottish Rite in 1862 and received the 33 in 1864. You are a child of God. Riccardo Patern di Montecupo - Grand Chancellor - H.E. 2023 by The Imperial Supreme Council. He joined the Scottish Rite Valley of Binghamton in 1961, where he devoted himself to the Valleys Executive Committee and community service. 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. 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. ESTABLISHED 1993 In August of 1993, the Most Powerful Sovereign Grand Commander of the National Supreme Council A&ASRM. Glattly joined Scottish Rite in 1987 and then in 2000, in Pittsburgh, he received the 33. Brother Ralston was raised in Evanston-Eversull Lodge No. 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. sovereign grand inpector general of virginia ancient and accepted scottish rite of freemasonry southern jurisdiction of the united states of america. 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. Rutherford is a Past Depute Grand Master of the Grand Lodge of Scotland. 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. 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. The Divine Council of Twelve Eric Raymond was raised in Amicable Lodge in Cambridge in 1818, later affiliating with St. Johns Lodge and Massachusetts Lodge. Lawrence also became the driving force behind the establishment of the Permanent Fund, which was fully organized by 1875. Johnson became a member of Walthams Monitor Lodge in 1892. After viewing product detail pages, look here to find an easy way to navigate back to pages you are interested in. [1] Governance Sovereign Council Government Bodies 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. He was made a Mason at Mt. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. John F. Herrick 33 succeeded to the Council on the 22nd March 2006. 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. At the Annual Meeting in Milwaukee in 1995, the Supreme Council ratified a resolution granting mutual recognition. We will not change course, and we will focus on increasing membership." 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. The 130 th anniversary. SUPREME COUNCIL OF AMERICA, INC. He also served as Provincial Grand Master of the Provincial Grand Lodge of Renfrewshire West between 2003 and 2008. Stanley Maxwell was raised a Master Mason in Readings Good Samaritan Lodge in 1931 and, like many of the Sovereign Grand Commanders, went on to a busy and distinguished Masonic career joining the Reading Royal Arch Chapter, Melrose Council, Aleppo Temple, DeMolay, and Reading Commandery No. 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. Born in 1871 in Waltham, Massachusetts, Johnson later attended Tufts College (now University) and Boston University Law School, receiving his law degree in 1895. There was a problem loading your book clubs. Life itself is shaped by the commitments that we make and by our ability to maintain them. , ISBN-13 As yourMost 13, serving that lodge as Master seven times. A total of 22 men have held this office since 1813. Meeting in separate rooms of the Grand Lodge building in Boston the two organizations elected Drummond as their leader, and the two groups became one. He became a Master Mason in 1820, in Morton Lodge No. He also served as an adjunct professor in the Communications Technology Department at Fulton-Montgomery Community College. We welcome you and hope that the information we have shared will be informative to you. In 1897, he served as Grand Master of the Grand Lodge of Ohio. 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. Try again. He received the Scottish Rites 33 in 1863. BUTLER, 33 GRAND MINISTER OF STATE MAURICE LUCAS, 33 GRAND TREASURER-GENERAL H:.E L. KEN COLLINS, II, 33 GRAND SECRETARY-GENERAL H:.E WALTER GULLEY, 33 GRAND AUDITOR-GENERA SILAS WILLIAMS, 33 ASST . 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. Brother Webber was created an Honorary Member of the Supreme Council, 33, at Boston on September 30, 1987. Lawrence was born in Medford, Massachusetts, in 1832, and went on to attend Harvard University. Brother Paul died in 1996. David M. Thomson 33 succeeded to the Council on the 18th October 2017. In 1992, he became a member of Kora Temple A.A.O.N.M.S. 7 in Cincinnati in August 1883. Raymond served as Sovereign Grand Commander from 1851 to 1860. Sovereign Grand Commander. Download the free Kindle app and start reading Kindle books instantly on your smartphone, tablet, or computer - no Kindle device required. Grand Councils. "Our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure. 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 . future is bright, and we must be ready to face the challenges before us. He kept Albanys Ineffable Lodge of Perfection going. On November 30, 1864, in the City of New York, Baron August Hugo de Bulow, Sovereign Grand Inspector General, and an active member of the Supreme Council of France, A.A.S.R., organized a Supreme Council of the State of New York, which title was subsequently changed to the Supreme Council Of Sovereign Grand Inspectors General, of the 33rd and last degree of the A.A.S.R. Smith was made a Master Mason in Toledos Sanford L. Collins Lodge No. Glattly has received several other Masonic honors including the Daniel Coxe Medal from New Jersey and the Josiah Drummond Award from Maine. Lawrence also became the first mayor of Medford serving from 1892 to 1894. 153, in Owego, New York, in 1948 where he eventually served as Worshipful Master. Simson served as Lieutenant Grand Commander under Tompkins, and became Sovereign Grand Commander upon Tompkinss death in 1825. 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. SOVEREIGN GRAND COMMANDER. Allen 1897 to 1911 - D.F. 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. 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 We were born to make manifest the glory of God that is within us. Ill. Alvin K. Wilkins, 33 LIEUTENANT GRAND COMMANDER. 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. . Henderson is currently Grand Architect in the Grand Lodge of Scotland. , Kessinger Publishing, LLC (September 10, 2010), Language 33. 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. He was elected Deputy for New York in 1981, and Grand Lieutenant Commander in 1982. 160, Elliston, Virginia, in 1987 and as Virginia's Grand Master in 2001. Van Rensselaer was chosen as Lt. Grand Commander and William B. Hubbard was elected to succeed Raymond. 35 on December 13, 1989. I am the outstanding personality of the founders was John James Joseph Gourgas. We will obtain this through constant work and sacrifice. After serving the Council for 19 years he became Sovereign Grand Commander on 23rd March 2022. Grand Commander & CEO Tel: Post Office Box 642 Email. He has served on numerous Valley committees and was Deputy for New York from 2008-13. Bro. 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. Gourgas to reactivate the Scottish Rite in the Northern Masonic Jurisdiction in 1843. During his 11 years as Sovereign Grand Commander, Smith saw the membership and the Benevolent Fund double. The MIll Grand Sword Bearer Bro. He was educated in the public schools of Keene, New Hampshire; Massachusetts Institute of Technology; Harvard College, and Harvard Law School. 725, Fort Wayne, Indiana. MID-WINTER SUMMIT 2023 SONESTA ATLANTA AIRPORT NORTH HOTEL ATLANTA, GEORGIA JANUARY 12-14, 2023 Johnson also created the Gourgas Medal, conferred by the Supreme Council in recognition of notably distinguished service in the cause of Freemasonry, humanity or country. The first Gourgas medal was awarded in 1945 to President Harry S. Truman. Grand Commander McNaughton was very attentive to fiscal responsibility during the challenges of the nations economic recession during his first triennial term. Lawrence continued the family business until 1905, but also took on a directorship at the Eastern Railway in 1875. As we are liberated from our own fear, our presence automatically liberates others.". Sovereign Grand Commander Supreme Council AASR Southern Jurisdiction of the United States James D. Cole, 33 Illus. He graduated from Bostons Burdett College in 1929 with a degree in business and worked at the Quincy Market Cold Storage and Warehouse Company, followed by the United Farmers of New England, Inc., until taking the position of Executive Secretary for the Supreme Council in 1965. 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. It allowed the museum rebuild its exhibition showcasing the Battle of Lexington and Concord and the start of the Revolutionary War. 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. 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. Please try 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. Stevens was born in Canton, Connecticut in 1855. 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). It's not just in some of us; it's in everyone. 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. He was responsible for bringing the Seeds of Liberty fundraising campaign to fruition. His Excellency the Most Hon. 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. But, due to increasing age, Lawrence made it clear that he would serve only until the 1910 Annual Meeting. (USNR) and holds the rank of Lieutenant Commander, Civil Engineering Corps. When, after 11 months, Melvin Maynard Johnson was elected as the new Grand Commander, the Supreme Council paid Stevens the homage of electing him as its first Honorary Past Sovereign Grand Commander. The Supreme Council, Ancient and Accepted Scottish Rite, Southern Jurisdiction, USA (commonly known as the Mother Supreme Council of the World) was the first Supreme Council of Scottish Rite Freemasonry. Ill. Bro. looking forward to working with you to build a stronger organization. He stayed active at the highest levels of the craft. 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. It was he who kept the Scottish Rite alive during the years when but for him it would have faded out. this website indicates that we continue to do so. Grand Commander & CEO Tel: (843) 498-6614, Post Office Box 642 Email: sghe@imperialsupremecouncilaasr.org. 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 enjoys 1960s-era automotive technology, collecting diecast auto replicas, landscape and wildlife photography, and Buffalo Bills football. Brother Webber became of counsel to the firm in August, 2003. Tompkins was born in Scarsdale, New York in 1774 and graduated first in his class from Columbia College in 1795. 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. (read more) Culture. For more than 20 years Scottish Rite Freemasonry was divided between two rival groups in the northern part of the United States. Because of a worsening physical condition, Illustrious Francis G. Paul, 33, decided against seeking a third term as Sovereign Grand Commander. 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. About 4 months after the Cleveland body was chartered, Commander Ray and Illustrious Reason instituted Red Rose Chapter of Rose Croix No. He was elected Sovereign Grand Commander in 1985. 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. Illustrious Brother Webber was a member of the First Parish Congregational Church, United Church of Christ, in Yarmouth. Supreme Council of . Grand Commander McNaughton rose rapidly through the ranks of the Scottish Rite. in Lewiston, Maine. Sovereign Grand Commander IN OFFICE 1996-2010 ILL. Ronald A. Warren, 33-SGIG M.P. He was crowned an Active Member of Supreme Council in 2003. , Paperback He maintained a law practice until the end of his life in 1902. Palmer became a Freemason while living in New York; he joined Evening Star Lodge No. 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. 429 in 1985, serving as Master for two terms. 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. Brother Samiec was transferred to the high school level, teaching technical mathematics and automotive technology. He worked as an attorney until 1939, while also teaching and later serving as dean at Boston University Law School. The Sovereign Grand Commander or the Supreme Council is authorized to attach or detach any state or terri-tory within the general jurisdiction of this Supreme Council in which there is not a resident Sovereign Grand Inspector General to or from the Orient of any Sovereign Grand In-spector General or Deputy of the Supreme Council. Actually, who are younotto be? 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. In November 1943, he married his high school sweetheart, Lillian Elizabeth (Bette) Grube, with whom he had four sons and a daughter. 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. 6 in 1826. A Freemason since 1974, Illustrious Brother McNaughton served as Worshipful Master of Maumee Lodge No. alan wayne adkins 33, grand cross . He also holds a masters degree in Educational Philosophy and Clinical Educational Supervision from the State University College at Oneonta, New York. He was elected Commander-in-Chief of Maine Consistory in October 1993. He was elevated to the 33 on September 18, 1906, and was crowned an Active Member on September 23, 1909. All Rights Reserved. The State of California Mt. 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. The VP Lieutenant Grand Commander Doctor David K. Huggan 33 succeeded to the Council on 20th October 2004. He has served as Grand Lieutenant Commander under both Commander John William McNaughton and Commander David A. Glattly. 396 in 1876. everything George Bushnell was born in Roanoke, Virginia in 1887. The MIll Grand Standard Bearer Bro. In 1871 he was Grand High Priest of the General Grand Chapter of the United States. It comes as no surprise, then, that he was elected Sovereign Grand Commander in 1879. 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. Our future is bright, and we must be ready to face the challenges before us. He has been credited with bringing about the Union of 1867 when the two competing Supreme Councils in the Northern Jurisdiction combined. Herrick is a Past Substitute Grand Master of the Grand Lodge of Scotland. He became an Active Member of Supreme Council in 1998. In between he served as a state senator. 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 . However, he resigned his judgeship in 1874 to become president of Northwestern Mutual Insurance Company. Charles Iain Robert Wolrige Gordon of Esslemont 33 succeeded to the Supreme Council on the 25th June 2003. We ask ourselves, Who am I to be brilliant, gorgeous, talented, fabulous?