Florida DeMolay presented the Supreme Council Honors today for those Brothers and Masons who had been selected to receive the Legion of Honor, Degree of Chevalier, and Cross of Honor at the 2005 Supreme Council of DeMolay International which was held in Orlando.
Pictured, are the Brothers who received the Degree of Chevalier:
- Ian Berry
- Robert Doyle
- Joseph Fleites
- Christopher Hegg
- Douglas Knowles
- Stephen Slepin
- Andrew Weaver
- Guillermo Cancio
2005 Florida Legionnaires were:
- Most Illustrious Grand Master Donald Harriot (Active)
- Larry Gillespie (Active)
- Albert Barnes (Honorary)
- Most Worshipful Grand Master John Kavanaugh (Honorary)
In addition, Florida DeMolay presented the Active Legion of Honor to Dad Ron Blaisdell, who was nominated by the jurisdiction of Michigan.
Two chapter advisors, Dads William P. Jones, and John “Ray” Williams, were presented with their Cross of Honor for dedicated service as a DeMolay Advisor. And a special posthumous presentation of the CoH was made to Dad Robert J. Ferenchik who was an Advisor for Albert J. Russell Chapter.
The latest issue of the Florida DeMolay eCordon hit the email boxes on September 15th.
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We had a well attended function and the result was three new Brothers joining our ranks.
The afternoon began with the Initiatory Degree, and the DeMolay Degree followed directly afterwards. The Ritual may have been less than perfect, but all parts were filled, and the Ceremonies were done pretty well, for a “scratch” Degree Team, with no experience working together.
After a very nice dinner, the State Line served as Installing Offices for Jupiter-Tequesta’s Chapter Officers, and the two new members from J-T were Installed as Stewards before their heads had stopped spinning from receiving both Degrees today!
The Newest Florida DeMolays are Brothers Troy and Michael from Jupiter-Tequesta, and Brother Justin from Lake Sumter.
Besides a large contingent from Lake Sumter Chapter, Westside Chapter also had a nice contingent in attendance, a good time, and good food, was had by all.
(Our thanks to Dad Dietzman for filing this story.)
A Message from the Grand Master of DeMolay:
Recognizing the desire and need that many of our young man have to assist in bringing aid to the relief of the victims of the hurricane in the Southeast, we would like to suggest the utilization of the established Masonic Service Association and their disaster relief fund.
Through the efforts and research by Tom Labagh and Keith Klein, it has been determined that the MSA disaster relief fund is set up to aid in appropriate allocation of funds to assist in this area. A suggestion would be to utilize the Frank S. Land Memorial Obligatory Day efforts to contribute to this most worthwhile cause.
Contributions may be made directly to the MSA, however, we would prefer that your donations be sent to the DeMolay Service and Leadership Center, where they will be recorded and all moneys received will be forwarded to the MSA. Obviously, we would like the opportunity to track the donations made by DeMolay, but the most important goal is to provide relief to the extent that is possible, however it gets to the victims. We know that contributions made to and through the MSA will accomplish that goal.
More information is available on the MSA website, at http://www.msana.com. Please activate and motivate your Chapters, Members and Advisors to assist in this earnest and good work. The opportunity for DeMolay Service has presented it’s calling, brethren, and we are of the nature, and duty, to accept this call. Please forward this information to those within your circle who are also desirous to help in what manner they may.
Fraternally,
Jeff A. Chretien
Grand Master
DeMolay International
Please note: The Appeal from the Masonic Service Association also covers the damages that have been felt in Pensacola.
The latest issue of the Florida DeMolay eCordon hit the email boxes on September 1st.
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