Attention, Florida DeMolay:
The State Master Councilor has appointed Bro. Dean “Guy” Sutton as the State Junior Councilor. We wish Bro. Sutton well, and expect great things from this choice.
Please watch for communications from the State Line by way of the local District Deputies soon.
My Brothers of Florida DeMolay:
It is my honor to be appointed to the position of State Master Councilor. Obviously, I know the great responsibility that this position holds and I intend to meet it head on.
The first thing I would like to accomplish in my term is to get out there and meet the chapter level DeMolays and begin working with them on a personal basis through the use of our newly appointed District Deputies. However, it is not my intention to let them do all the work. I did not climb the ladder of DeMolay to be lazy, and I surely do not intend to let this God-given opportunity slip through my fingers. The other collars and I will meet all the needs of Florida DeMolay, and please notice that I did not say “try.” Trying leaves the possibility of failing, and my friends, failure at this point is simply not an option. Our success is vital, and we can only achieve success with the efforts of every single person that contributes to DeMolay; that includes Knights, Advisors, especially the DeMolays at the Chapter level, as well as the Rainbows, Job’s Daughters, and even guests.
On another note, there are a few things as the head of DeMolay that I simply will not tolerate. If anyone is caught politicking, backstabbing, etc., I will immediately ask you for your letter of resignation; that goes from the Chapter level to me. In any organization, we cannot expect everyone to agree or even to get along, but I can and do expect everyone who gave an oath to DeMolay to fulfill it.
Finally, guys, I am super excited about this opportunity! I am motivated and ready to get things rolling immediately. Just remember that even the State Master Councilor will make mistakes, and if you catch me making one, let me know so we can change it and make things better. No matter how long I am alive I will never stop learning, and mistakes are one of the best ways to learn. Nobody is perfect, but if we strive for perfection, we cannot go wrong.
Sincerely,
Brother Lonnie J. Cox
State Master Councilor
Florida DeMolay
Effective Monday February 15, 2010:
Bro. Brian Dwayne Ferdon, Jr. has resigned his position as the State Master Councilor of Florida DeMolay, due to personal commitments with school. He shall retain his position as a Past State Master Councilor.
As a result, an Executive Directive was issued, naming Bro. Lonnie Cox as the State Master Councilor, pro-temp. Bro. Cox shall serve the remainder of the term, and is due all the power and authority of said position.
The Florida Educational Foundation is a scholarship foundation led by several individuals who are dedicated to Masonic Youth.
Applicants must either be enrolled or accepted at an accredited secondary educational institution, and be an Active or Senior member of DeMolay, Rainbow or Job’s Daughters, or the child or grandchild of a Florida Mason.
The application for the scholarship is available below, and the application deadline is April 1, 2010.
Mark your calendars for April 24 – 25, 2010!
The Florida John W. Bates DeMolay University is sponsoring a weekend of Leadership Training and fun events for DeMolay leaders in Florida!
Registrations packets are being prepared for distribution to your Chapters, so watch for them in the coming weeks.
Specifics include:
Location – The Masonic Home of Florida (St Petersburg)
Dates – April 24 – 25
Cost – $25.00 per attendee
Dress – Casual
For those who closely monitor the Kighthood State Schedule, this LTC event “replaces” the Spring Festival for this year. The Knighthood leaders are currently revamping the Spring Festival program, and have offered their weekend to the Director of LTC, since JBU is a Knighthood program, to benefit the DeMolays in the local Chapters. Spring Festival WILL return, but will be taking a break in 2010.
Attention: Chapter Advisory Councils – -
Nominations for DeMolay Honors are due to the Florida Jurisdictional Office NO LATER THAN March 15th. This will allow time for review, completion, approval by the Executive Officer and submission to the DeMolay Service & Leadership Center by their deadline.
These include nominations for:
Degree of Chevalier
Active Legion of Honor
Cross of Honor
Please remember that all nominations for Degree of Chevalier, and both classes of Legion of Honor must be accompanied by a brief biography of the nominee.
Nomination forms are available for download and printing at the DeMolay International website (Resources/Forms) or by clicking here.
