Florida DeMolay

Volume 3, Number 19, the May 1st issue, of the Florida DeMolay eCordon has been published, and sent via email. If you did not get your copy, or accidentally deleted it, or maybe, you haven’t signed-up yet, then you can read the latest issue online in the eCordon Archives.

Volume 3, Number 18, the April 15th issue, of the Florida DeMolay eCordon has been published, and sent via email. If you did not get your copy, or accidentally deleted it, or maybe, you haven’t signed-up yet, then you can read the latest issue online in the eCordon Archives.

After a most generous gift from Florida Preceptory No. 1, Legion of Honor, located in the Tampa Bay area, Florida DeMolay has been endowed with the funds to cover the registration fees for 140 new DeMolays who join starting in March, 2008.

At their recent Legion Observance, which was attended by the Grand Master of DeMolay, Dad Pat Hart, the Preceptory voted to give to Florida DeMolay $3,500.00, which was specifically earmarked for new member registration.

Each Florida Chapter is encouraged to send a letter of thanks to the Preceptory for their continued support of Florida DeMolay. Letters or cards can be sent to:

Florida Preceptory No. 1
c/o Hon. Jerry Meguiar
145 W Davis Blvd
Tampa, FL 33606

Thank you Florida Preceptory No. 1!

Florida DeMolay is now accepting Letters of Intent from those Brothers who wish to stand for election for State Junior Councilor or State Senior Councilor for 2008-2009.

Your letter of intent should include information on your DeMolay experiences, awards and honors earned, offices held, and if you have a computer readily available to use in your official duties. Plus, you need to specify for which office you are declaring yourself a candidate.

In addition, as an elected officer, you will be required to be an active participant in the activities of the Jurisdictional Chapter across the State of Florida. Details regarding transportation should also be included in your letter of intent. All Letters of Intent must include a statement by your Chapter Dad or Chairman that the Chapter is aware of this application, and that they approve of your candidacy as well as one from your parents or legal guardian stating the same.

All letters should be emailed to , and mailed to the State Office address, with a postmark no later than June 1, 2008. Interviews of all candidates will be conducted with the Executive Staff and the final candidates will appear before the State Chapter for Q&A and elections.

Installation will be held at Conclave.

For any additional questions, please email , or call the Florida DeMolay toll-free number, and press “0″ to be connected with Dad Blaze.

We look forward to seeing a number of qualified candidates for these very important offices.

Your State Master Councilor, Brother TJ Parker, and State Sweetheart, Miss Kristin Markle would like to invite you to their “Las Vegas Mafia” night at the Bahia Shrine Center in Altamonte Springs (map) on Saturday, May 24th. The proceeds from this dinner will go to the Florida Masonic Home “Tree of Life” program.

Cost for the steak dinner is $25. Registration starts at 6:00 p.m. Dinner, music, and the “roast” will follow. Doors will close at 11:00 p.m.

For more information, download the Banquet Flyer.

In addition, TJ and Kristin are trying something new when it comes to “ads.” Rather than an Ad Book, they will have an “Ad Wall” at the Shrine Center. So check out all the details on the Ad Sheet.

Volume 3, Number 17, the April 1st issue, of the Florida DeMolay eCordon has been published, and sent via email. If you did not get your copy, or accidentally deleted it, or maybe, you haven’t signed-up yet, then you can read the latest issue online in the eCordon Archives.

The 2008 Florida DeMolay State Conclave will be held at:

Comfort Inn Conference Center
820 East Busch Blvd.
Tampa, FL 33612
813-933-4011 (web site)

Conclave will start on Saturday, July 19th, and we will be checking out on Wednesday morning, July 23rd.

More details to come!

Hear ye, hear ye!

Calling all Sir Knights, Squires and Friends of Col. James “Nick” Rowe Priory, Order of Knighthood.

ANNOUNCING the annual Spring Festival for all the Knighthood family

When?
April 4th - 6th, 2008

Where?
Masonic Park & Youth Camp
18050 US Highway 301 South
Wimauma, Florida 33598 (map)

What to expect?

• 4 meals, cooked & served by the adults
• Foolish games & collective idiocy
• Water balloon fights
• A weekend full of fun, fellowship & fraternity

What to bring?

• $12.50 per person (to cover the 4 meals)
• Necessary camping items (tents, sleeping bags, etc)
• Clothes (Casual ONLY)
• Personal hygiene items & a towel (shower facilities available)

Please send you reservations, by March 30th to:

Ph: (813) 899-9569
-or-

Ph: (813) 634-9564

For more information download the Springfest Flyer

Time now to apply for the 2008 Florida Education Foundation Inc. Scholarship! The 2008 scholarship application period closes June 1, 2008.

Scholarship grants are made for one year only. Applicant’s may reapply each year by fully completing a new application. Scholarships are generally granted up to $1,200.00 to students in all educational pursuits beyond high school. However, the amount of the scholarship granted is at the discretion of the Foundation. Applicant’s must be members, or Senior members, of either the Order of DeMolay, Rainbow Girls, or Job’s Daughters or the son, daughter, grandson or granddaughter of a Florida Mason.

You may download your application from the Florida DeMolay Document Center.

Volume 3, Number 15, the March 1st issue, of the Florida DeMolay eCordon has been published, and sent via email. If you did not get your copy, or accidentally deleted it, or maybe, you haven’t signed-up yet, then you can read the latest issue online in the eCordon Archives.