An Eventful 2021 Annual Session

by Joann Williams-Hoxha, Content Manager

From August 27 to 31, Active, Active Emeritus, and Honorary Members of the Supreme Council of the Northern Masonic Jurisdiction gathered in Cleveland, Ohio, for the 209th Annual Meeting. In addition to the selection of new Deputies and Active Members and officer elections and re-elections, Illustrious Bro. Peter J. Samiec, 33°, was named the new Sovereign Grand Commander, taking the place of David A. Glattly, 33°, who announced his retirement.

Deliberations were conducted among the various bodies charged with the operation of Scottish Rite. Distinguished and honorary guests from the Southern Jurisdiction, Prince Hall, DeMolay, and foreign dignitaries representing Mexico, Haiti, Dominican Republic, Romania, and Bulgaria also took part in business meetings and celebrations. On Tuesday, August 31, a recordbreaking 277 candidates of the classes of 2020 and 2021 received the 33rd degree at the Cleveland Public Auditorium.