Florida DeMolay

Brethren, Advisors, Sweethearts,

Let me first say that the Master Councilors of all the Chapters are doing a very good job. They need to continue working on their objectives and make their Chapters grow. Thank you to all the Advisors and DeMolays who have helped with the past state events.

I would like to remind everyone of the three Scottish Rite classes that are coming up quick. This means that the Master Councilors need to kick into high gear and coordinate a membership drive that will coincide with the degrees. Remember guys our goal is 84, and we need to hit it. I look forward to talking with the officers and advisors of the Chapters very soon.

To all State Officers: SPEW is on its way. Make sure that you are signed up and are there.

Fraternally,
Ian F. Berry, SMC

Brethren, Sweethearts, and Advisors,

As usual, I would like to thank those that are supporting Florida DeMolay this year and a special thanks to all of those who have sent me congratulatory remarks about the recent election.

Next, I would like to sympathize with everyone who has been affected by the Hurricanes this Season. I hope everyone is okay, and look forward to the end of this Hurricane Season, as I am sure all of you do.

With the entire Southeast in such dismay over the recent disasters, I agree that it is hard to concentrate on DeMolay but, I feel that it can also be used as an opportunity to illustrate the meaning of DeMolay. This is why, I am dubbing the month of November, the “Florida DeMolay Month of Charity.” I am encouraging the different Masonic bodies to donate to the Masonic Service Association which is contributing to the Hurricane Relief Fund. Also, as a lot of you might know, the proceeds from the State Master Councilor Homecoming on November 5th will be donated to this fund.

I understand that most of you are discouraged, however, there will always be a brighter day to follow. A few hurricanes can never break the ties created by this organization, therefore with the future of this Jurisdiction in mind: Here’s to New Beginnings! And here’s to Florida DeMolay!

Fraternally and respectfully,

Ryan W. Jones,
State Master Councilor
Region III Coordinator