“The fear of the LORD is the beginning of knowledge: but fools despise wisdom and instruction.”  Proverbs 1:7 KJV

“NO CROSS, NO CROWN!”

I bring you Greetings as the 47th Imperial Potentate of the Ancient Egyptian Arabic Order Nobles Mystic Shrine of North and South America and its Jurisdictions (A.E.A.O.N.M.S.), Inc. As a part of our growing electronic footprint, and with ever-changing technological advancements, I am proud to welcome you to the Imperial Website for the A.E.A.O.N.M.S., Inc. This site will be your one-stop-shop for all things A.E.A.O.N.M.S., Inc., and I encourage you to visit us and visit as often as you like. Please note that you may also find many valuable links to our various social media platforms throughout the website, as we continually look for ways to keep you informed. Thank You!

Biography

Thomas R. Hughes, Sr. of New Brunswick, NJ, was elected in August 2008 as a member of the Board of Directors for the Ancient Egyptian Arabic Order Nobles Mystic Shrine of North and South America and its Jurisdictions, Inc. He was elected Imperial Potentate, as part of the 12-member body that helps govern the fraternal organization, in August of 2024.

Fraternal Organizations

• Khufu Temple No. 120, Trenton, NJ – Past Potentate
• MWPHGL of New Jersey – Past Grand Master (Progressive Lodge No. 17)
• Knights of the York Grand Cross Honor (KYGCH), 4 Quadrant
• Ophir Consistory No. 48, AASR – Northern Jurisdiction: Grand Inspector General (33)
• Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. – Life Member

Education/Military Service

• Rutgers University, New Brunswick, NJ – BA History

Professional

• Educator, teaching Basic Skills Math & ELA for Grade 2 at the McKinley Community School.