Florida DeMolay

Volume 2, Number 8 of the Florida DeMolay eCordon has been published, and sent via email. If you did not get your copy, or accidently deleted it, or maybe, you haven’t signed-up yet, then you can read the latest issue online in the eCordon Archives.

Brother Jeffrey Kottkamp was elected Lt. Governor in the recent guvenatorial elections held on November 7th. Brother Kottkamp was the running mate of Charlie Crist who was elected Governor.

Brother Jeff is a Chevalier and Senior DeMolay from Cape Coral Chapter and is a PMC of the Chapter. He was elected to the Florida House of Representatives in 2000 and represents constitutents residing in Lee County. He currently serves as Chairman of the Judiciary Appropriations Committee and Vice Chair of the Rules & Calendar Council along with serving on other House Committees.

For more information on Brother Kottkamp, you can read his bio online.

Brethren All,

As we enter into this holiday season, we are often reminded of those in need. As part of the Masonic family, we should be ever aware of our obligation to assist where we can and when we can. Therefore, it is with great pleasure, that we are announcing a DeMolay-wide fundraising drive to contribute funds to the Scottish Rite children’s learning centers across America. There is no greater gift than that of helping a child in need. The Scottish Rite has developed learning centers across the country to help children with speech and language problems as well as with dyslexia related reading and writing language problems.

NOTE: Both the Northern and Southern Jurisdictions of Scottish Rite have learning center. They have different titles but serve the same purpose. We are asking you to work for the center closest to you regardless of whether you are in the Northern or Southern Scottish Rite Jurisdiction.

At the recent annual meeting of the Scottish Rite of Freemasonry, Northern Masonic Jurisdiction, held in Chicago, an announcement was made stating that DeMolay would step up to the plate and assist these great learning centers by dedicating the month of December to a fundraising drive dedicated to raising money to help their efforts. In recent conversation, it was noted that Dad Land himself was an active Scottish Rite Mason and worked for the Scottish Rite for many years. Since November contains Frank S. Land Memorial Day, a DeMolay obligatory day, it was decided to start this drive early and run it through the months of November and December.

So, our challenge to you is simple – put together a fundraiser in your chapter during November or December, donate all of the proceeds to your nearest Scottish Rite Center for use in one of the learning centers and report your success to the International Master Councilor or the International Congress Secretary.

As it is our plan to do the same for the Shriner’s Hospitals for Children in the spring, we hope that this first effort will be a success and many chapters will take part in this event. If you have any questions, please e-mail your Congress officers at the addresses listed below. We wish you well in your efforts.

Fraternally,

James D. Conner, II
International Master Councilor
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J. Nathaniel (Nate) Stallings
International Congress Secretary
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Dad Keith K. Klein
Grand Master
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The following Courts have planned observances for November 8th:

David Carr Court has planned their Observance for 6:30 p.m. at the Steak and Ale on Westshore Blvd in Tampa. RSVP to Dad Jody Meguiar.

Edward Hauter Court has planned their observance at the Macaroni Grill Restaurant on Alafaya Trail in Orlando. They will gather for libations at 6:30 p.m., and dinner will be at 7:00 p.m. Contact Dad Tony Pereira for reservations.

Jacksonvile Chevaliers (old timers attending — everyone welcome) will be meeting at 7:00 p.m. at:

AMERICAN CAFE RESTAURANT
11113 SAN JOSE BOULEVARD
MANDARIN, FL, 32223
Phone: 904-886-8322

The reservation will be in the name of DeMolay. Please call or email Bob Schvey at 904-268-9980 or email hidden; JavaScript is required so that we know to expect you

It’s easy to get there.

Just take I-295 to the San Jose Blvd. – South Exit. [If coming from Orange Park, turn Right off exit ramp.]

Go past Wal-Mart shopping Center and traffic light (Claire Lane?). American Cafe is on the Left in the middle of the next shopping center, next to Chilli’s.

Central Florida Court of Chevaliers is meeting at La Cantina’s Restaurant on E. Colonial Dr. in Orlando from 6 pm for drinks and 7 pm for dinner.

If anyone wants to join this group of old timers, please email Rickey Ricks to save them a seat.

Chevaliers located on the “Space Coast” should contact Dad Ron Blaisdell for reservations for a Chevalier Observance planned for November 7th at the Olive Garden restaurant on Rte 3 in Merritt Island. Dinner at 7:00 p.m.