Grottoes of North America Grand Monarch Samuel D Lattin, Jr

"Welcome to the Grottoes of North America's Web Site."

Welcome to the Grottoes of North America WEB site. As Grand Monarch I greet you on behalf of all the members of the Mystic Order of Veiled Prophets of the Enchanted Realm.

It is my pleasure to greet you as you peruse the internet address of the Grottoes of North America. I have been elected to represent this philanthropic organization for the upcoming year and am excited that you took the time to visit with us. Technically my title is Grand Monarch, however, it is my desire to be someone that each member can call on if the need arises. I want to be of service to our members and I plan to meet that goal.

We started as an informal group of Master Masons who met on a social level in Hamilton, NY for fun and fellowship. Having our beginnings in 1889 we found acceptance for our order throughout the United States and Canada. Due to the obvious need of an organization of our type the Supreme Council of the Mystic Order of Veiled Prophets of the Enchanted Realm was soon brought to fruition. It was by virtue of the farsightedness of our members that recognition came to us so quickly.

It was inevitable that our organization should find a philanthropic area in which to channel the expertise of our membership. One that was worthy of our earnest labors and one that was a benefit for those who were least able to help themselves; children. Yes children; assisting children became our passion. In 1970 the Humanitarian Foundation was formed to assist in finding a cure for Cerebral Palsy in children by providing financial support for researchers. However, this was not enough, subsequently we began providing dental care for children with special needs, this extends not only to those with Cerebral Palsy, but also to children with Muscular Dystrophy; Mental Retardation, and Organ Transplants. This passion not only permeates the Supreme Council, but spreads to each Grotto throughout North America. Our local Grottoes work diligently to provide services for children within their communities, as well as supporting our Humanitarian Foundation through the purchase of enchanted lanterns.

To ensure quality care for children we support the Advocate Illinois Medical Center in Chicago, Illinois, and the Children's Medical Center in Dallas, Texas.

I encourage you to browse the rest of our site, hopefully you will find something beneficial.

Samuel D Lattin, Jr
Grand Monarch

My Itinereray

Sam's Itinerary 2007 - 2008
DATE S. DATE E. EVENT WHERE GOING INVIT
6/13/2007 06/16/05 DeMolay International St Louis, MO - Rep:GM Sam & GCJ Bob
6/20/2007 06/21/07 Class Little Rock, AR - GM Sam
7/20/2007 07/22/07 NWGA Yakima, WS - GM Sam
8/15/2007 08/19/07 OGA Akron, OH - GM Sam
8/20/2007 08/23/07 Grand Master Virginia Prophet at Sight
8/24/2007 08/25/07 MWOGA - GCJ Pierre
8/25/2007 08/29/07 Scottish Rite Joint Session Washington, DC - GM Sam
8/30/2007 09/03/07 SWGA Horma, LA - GM Sam
9/7/2007 09/09/07 NEGA - GM Sam
9/13/2007 09/15/07 SC Grotto Office
9/15/2007 09/15/07 Grand Master of Ohio Prophet at Sight Ohio - GM Sam
9/18/2007 09/23/07 Daughters of Makanna Peoria, IL - GM Sam
9/26/2007 09/29/07 MWGA Indianapolis, IN - GM Sam
9/27/2007 09/29/07 ESGA Dunkirk, NY - GMC Shu
9/27/2007 09/29/07 FSGA West Palm Beach - GCJ Bob
10/1/2007 10/03/07 CANGA Laughin, NA - GM Sam
10/5/2007 10/06/07 PGA Erie, PA - GM Sam
10/13/2007 10/13/07 Mohassan Grotto 100 years Davenport, IA
10/13/2007 10/13/07 Fall Ceremonial honoring me Bendemeer Grotto - GM Sam
10/19/2007 10/22/07 Top 4 GLO of Kansas Prophet at Sight Shawnee, Kansas - GM Sam
10/26/2007 10/28/07 Monarch's Ball Islam Grotto Pittsburgh, PA - GM Sam
11/1/2007 11/03/07 Board Meeting Hot Springs, AR
12/14/2007 12/15/07 Install Officers Chinar Houston, TX - GM Sam
1/5/2008 01/06/08 Install Officers Bendemeer Grotto Little Rock, AR - GM Sam
1/18/2008 01/19/08 Install Officers Islam Grotto Pittsbourg, PA - GM Sam
2/7/2008 02/08/08 Grand Lodge Arkansas Little Rock, AR - GM Sam
2/17/2008 02/19/08 Grand Masters Conference Louisville, Kentucky - GM Sam &GCJ Bob
2/23/2008 03/02/08 Cruise Western Caribian - GM Sam
3/6/2008 03/08/08 Grand York Rite Little Rock, AR - GM Sam
3/22/2008 03/22/08 Monarch's Ball Bendemeer Grotto Building - GM Sam
4/25/2008 04/27/08 CSGA Kansas City, MO - GM Sam
5/3/2008 05/05/08 Grand Lodge Massachusetts Boston, MA
5/8/2008 05/10/08 SEGA Fort Lauderdale, FL - GM Sam
5/9/2008 05/10/08 ISGA Mohassan Grotto Davenport, IA - GM Sam
LSGA
6/1/2008 06/08/08 SC Grotto Hot Springs, AR


Look forward to seeing you in my travels !

** Supreme Council Session 2007 **

This page was last updated August 20, 2007