Sovereign Grand Inspector General (S.G.I.G.)
Ill. Ted Collins, 33º, S.G.I.G.
Ill. Brother Ted Collins was named Deputy of the Supreme Council in Georgia January 1st, 2017 and named S.G.I.G. in August 2017 by Grand Commander Ronald A. Seale.
Ill. Brother Collins was born May 29th, 1950 in Unadilla, Georgia to Wendell and Christine Collins. He graduated from Unadilla High School in 1968 and received a Bachelor of Science Degree in Political Science from Georgia Southwestern University in 1972.
Ill. Brother Collins is married to the former Charlene Greene of Oglethorpe, Georgia who is a retired Elementary School Teacher. Ill. Brother Collins retired from the Postal Service after 32 years of service in 2006. Ill. Brother Collins and Charlene are parents of one daughter Wendy Collins Chadwell and one granddaughter Weslynn Chadwell.
Ill. Brother Collins has served Masonry in many capacities including Worshipful Master of Millwood Lodge 198 in Pinehurst, Georgia (1998), Grand Master of Masons in Georgia (2008) and Personal Representative of SGIG in the Valley of Macon, Georgia (2010-2016).
Ill. Brother Collins has been a member of Unadilla Methodist Church for over 60 years and has held many leadership positions including service as Administrative Board Chairman. Ill. Brother Collins is also an active member of Al Sihah Shrine Center in Macon, Georgia.
Personal Representative
Ronny Lanham, 33⁰
Was raised in Harlem Lodge # 276, Harlem, Ga. Oct. 1971
Served as W.M. 1975, 1977, 1993 Secretary-1976
Many years as director of work
Granted life membership
Thrice District Deputy to the Grand Master
10th Masonic District of Georgia Worshipful Master 1983-84
Served as Treasurer for 14 years Trial Commission member for over 20 years
Has served as Defense Council since 2003 Assistance Custodian
Scottish Rite of Freemasonry
Received 32º, 1972
Venerable Master of Lodge of Perfection 3 years Active in degree work as Ritual Master
32º Charter Grand Knight
Knights of Saint Andrew of Augusta Chairman - Executive committee for over 30 years
Invested with Rank and Decoration of Knight Commander of the Court of Honour 1977
Coroneted 33º, 1983
Serves as Grand Chamberlain on the Orient of Georgia KCCH and 33⁰ conferral teams
Charter Member of Scottish Rite Foundation of Ga., Inc.
Order of Eastern Star: Frances Bell Chapter #75
Served as Worthy Patron for 3 consecutive years
District Grand Deputy 3 years
Rainbow for Girls Grand Cross of Honor
Staff
Secretary, T. Gregory Oblak, 33º
Was raised in Webb Lodge # 166, Augusta, GA on June 22, 1982
Served as W.M. 1987
Serves as Secretary from 1988 - 2018 (31 continuous years)
- Charity Committee Member for 35 continuous years
- Life Member since 1987
- Chairman in establishing a Scholarship Fund for Webb Lodge #166 (Wrote all the policies and procedures) in 1996 which continues today
- Received 5 Webb Lodge Mason of the Year awards since its establishment. (1996)
- Trustee for the Masonic Temple for 4 years
- GA CHIP: Participated in 5 Georgia Child Identification Programs
- Blood Drive: Participated in 21 Blood Drives for Webb Lodge #166 and Acacia Lodge #315 of North Augusta SC
25 year award; Received my 25 year award from Grand Master Ted Collins in 2007
- Editor of the Webb Lodge Monthly Newsletter for 31 years; Published 360+ Newsletters
Scottish Rite Of Freemasonry:
- Received 32º on May 11, 2002
- Invested with Rank and Decoration of Knight Commander of the Court of Honour on November 3, 2007
- Coroneted 33º on October 15, 2011 and was Active Candidate and Guest Speaker for the Degree Conferral and Banquet for all Valleys in GA
Lodge Of Perfection:
- Served as Tyler 2003, Captain of the Host 2004, Master of Ceremonies 2005
- Appointed General Secretary by SGIG 2006-2018 (12 continuous years) - Life Member since 2006
- Editor of the Scottish Rite Monthly Newsletter for the last 11 years; Published 140+ newsletters
- Member of the Scottish Rite Guard for 11 years
- Chairman of the Major Fundraising Committee (Masters Parking and Hospitality) for the last 12 continuous years
- Member of the Executive Committee for 12 years
- Trustee of the Georgia Scottish Rite Foundation (Statewide) for 12 years
- Past President of the Georgia Scottish Rite Foundation 2013-2014
- Master Craftsman I Course Graduate 2011
- Ralph Studdard Award Winner for Scottish Rite Mason of the Year 2009
- Charter Member and Knight Chevaliar of the Valley of Augusta Chapter of the Knights of Saint Andrew
- Double Eagle Award Recipient (14,000+ points)
Acacia Lodge #315
Honorary Member since 1997
Unity Court No. 21 Order Of The Amarenth
Life member since 1995
- Participated in numerous fundraisers for Diabetic Research for Unity Court
Personal
Married to Carma Oblak for the last 44 years. Two Married Children; Todd Oblak, IT Manager, (Stacey) and Lauren Eubanks, Physicians Assistant (Daniel, Senior Corporate Affairs Manager). One grandson, Parker Eubanks (5 years old) and two granddaughters, Lilly Grace Oblak (3 years old) and Molly Catherine Eubanks (2 years old). None of them are employed, but they're all cute. A Christian and member of Resurrection Lutheran Church in Augusta. Member of the Woodbridge Homeowner’s Association for 8 years. President and member of the Woodbridge Swim Team for 9 years. Retired Senior Research Scientist from the Medical College of Georgia (34 years of service). Retired Director of Laboratory Services for a Medical Contract Manufacturing Company. (6 years) Consultant, Federal Grant at the Medical College of Georgia (3 years). Former Owner/Proprietor of Lakewood Landscape Company (29 years).
33°
Arocho, Sr, Luis Ramon
Davis, Larry Eugene
Eckenroth, John George
Fishman, Marc Steven
Hogan, William Robert
Johnson, Charles Richard
King, Allen Preston
Lanham, Ronny Dale
Loo, Alexander
Milks, Eric Penrose
May, Kennedy Lee
Oblak, Thomas Gregory
Putnam, Sidney Francis
Trudeau, Dennis Oscar
Willgus, Jerry Lee
Williamson, Richard
Woolsey, Joe Wayne
KCCH
Childress, Billy Gene
Coffield III, Prentiss
Delionbach, Leroy John
Dozier, William Allen
Dykes, Keith Lamar
England, Thomas Grey
Goldenberg, Jack Phillip
Griffin, Dennis Michael
Husk, Floyd Arthur
Inglett, Aubrey Lee
Kirby, Robert Stockton
Kirkland, Jimmie Ray
Knox, John Peter
Lamarre, Richard Leon
Leazer, Gary Herbert
Murdock, Jr, Alvia Andrews
Nickles, Ronald
Purvis, Steven Thomas
Riggin, Charles William
Rumbaugh, Kenneth Warren
Sanders, Dennis Carl
Shearer, George Luther
Smith, Arthur Mattus
Smith, John Edward
Smolowsky, Ronnie Nathan
Stampley Jr, Roy Houston
Steinberg, Morris Milton
Summers, Sr, James Oliver
Wagner, William Grant
Wuchte, Gerald James
Knights Of Saint Andrew
2019 Officers
Knight Commander Jarrod K. Coffey, 32°
Knight Warden David C. Pierson, 32°
Knight Captain Rickey A. Bouchard, 32°
Knight Secretary Christopher Bingnear, 32°
Knight Treasurer Billy G. Wilson, 32°
Knight Chaplain Tom Davies, 32°
Grand Knight
Ronny Lanham, 33°
Charter Knights Chevalier
T. Gregory Oblak, 33°
Kenny May, 33°
Eric P. Milks, 33°
Richard T. Williamson, 33°
Knights Companion
Pete Coffield, 32° KCCH
Will Dozier, 32° KCCH
Tom England, 32° KCCH
Jack P. Goldenberg, 32° KCCH
Jimmie Kirkland, 32° KCCH
Gerald Wuchte, 32° KCCH
Richard Leon Lamarre, 32° KCCH
Roy H. Stampley Jr., 32° KCCH
Billy Childress, 32° KCCH
John E. Smith, 32° KCCH
Chuck Riggin, 32° KCCH
Steven T. Purvis, 32° KCCH
Knights
Dave Pierson, 32°
Chris Bingnear, 32°
Rickey Bouchard, 32°
Calop Jack Bradford, 32°
Bill Speer, 32°
Jarrod Coffey, 32°
Mike Stroup, 32°
Jared M. Fischer, 32°
Mike Vickrey, 32°
Billy Wilson, 32°
Gerald Lloyd McCoy, 32°
Royal Stewart Tartan
The chosen tartan of the Knights of Saint Andrew of the Valley of Augusta is the Royal Stewart tartan. With red being the prominent color, it is one of the most luxurious tartans and is the personal tartan of Queen Elizabeth II. If that doesn't give you an idea of the history of the Royal Stewart tartan then I am sure that you will recognize that Royal Stewart is the tartan worn by numerous military groups. The history of the Royal Stewart tartan is large and varied as is the history of tartans in general.
What most people might not realize is that the Royal Stewart tartan was a symbol of the Royal Stewart family in Scotland. The history is definitely present to lend to the Royal name. The Royal Stewart clan though started mainly with an ancient family in Brittany of Dol. While many people might not recognize the name they would recognize many of the descendants that came from this family. However, the clan did not move to Scotland until King David I took the throne in Scotland after the Norman Conquest. This is just the start of the clan ascending to what we can call today the Royal Stewart clan with the Royal Stewart tartan.
It wasn't until a marriage of King Robert the Bruce's daughter that the Royal Stewarts became traceable. Granted, it was traced prior to this time frame, but it became much easier to trace as the males in the family were royalty in England and Scotland until Mary Queen of Scots came into power. While she did break up the direct line of power for a short time frame, the Royal Stewart clan did come back into power to rule Scotland and England with uninterrupted power until 1714. The reason why they lost this power was because of the death of Queen Anne.
While the Royal Stewart clan is not as powerful today as they once were, they are still related to the current royal family today with blood links. In fact King George V once referred to the Royal Stewart tartan as "my personal tartan". This should tell you that the power still exists for the Royal Stewart clan if the King refers to the tartan as his own. The Royal Stewart Tartan is still the official tartan of the Royal house in Scotland and is more than just a piece of fabric that you can wear, it also has a very rich history with a royal lineage. Kilts, sashes and other adornments of Royal Stewart tartan make the Knights of Saint Andrew of the Valley of Augusta easily recognizable to Scottish Rite members and visitors at the Augusta, GA Scottish Rite Center.