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Positive Membership Growth
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 First time since 1989-1990
On May 22nd, with the submission of three Form 10s by Paul Revere Chapter, Florida DeMolay accomplished a goal that has not been achieved since Brother Will Fleming was State Master Councilor -- we have achieved positive membership growth for the calendar year of 2007 - and for Brother Ian Berry's term as State Master Councilor!
This was not an individual effort. Many Brothers, Advisors, State Officers, and Executive Staff members have put in a significant amount of time to make this all come about. If you look at the list of Chapters showing positive growth for 2007, you'll see, this was an effort that was spread across the State. Our congratulations to you all.
However, we don't want to rest on our laurels! 64 new members is a great achievement, but we need a goal for the remainder of 2007. Our new goal will be 44 (for a total of 108). If we induct 44 more members, then we will remove the membership losses of 2006.
So keep those new members coming in, and don't forget about the "Bring 2 ... Go for Free" program coming up for Conclave '007!
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FEFI Scholarships |
 Deadline today!
The time is quickly approaching for those who are considering attending colleges and universities this fall to start applying for the various scholarship opportunities.
Florida Educational Foundation Inc Scholarships
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. Scholarship grants are made for one year only. Applicant's may reapply each year by fully completing a new application. The applicant must either be currently a student in good standing or have been accepted by a regular educational institution. All applications must be postmarked by June 1, 2007.
You can download the application for this scholarship from the Florida DeMolay web site.
In addition, the Florida DeMolay web site has a listing of other scholarship opportunities which are available. Please stop by and check out our Scholarship section for more information.
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Knighthood Convocation
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 Saturday, June 9th
The annual Knighthood Convocation will be held on Saturday, June 9th, at Picnic Island Beach in Tampa (map), starting at 10:00 a.m.
The day will feature an informal business meeting, lunch, and a beach party!
For reservations, please contact Dad Jody Meguiar, before June 6th, and let him know how many will be attending.
More information, including directions, can be found in the Convocation flyer.
Interested in seeing some pix from Spring Festival? Check out our new Photo Gallery!
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State Officer Letters of Intent
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 Deadline, June 9th
To be qualifed for elected State Office, all candidates must have completed all 5 LCCs, have received their Representative DeMolay award, and be a current or Past Master Councilor.
Interviews for those interested in being elected State Officers for the State Chapter will be conducted with the Executive Staff. Candidates for elected office in Priory will be interviewed by the Priory Advisory Council.
Letters of Intent should be mailed to:
Florida DeMolay
3235 Garden Street
Suite B #305
Titusville, FL 32796
Or emailed to Dad Ron Blaisdell so that they arrive by the deadline.
Remember, don't miss the deadline of June 9th!
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International Congress and Supreme Council
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 St. Louis - June 13-16
DeMolay Leaders from across the globe will be gathering in St. Louis for the meetings of the 40th International DeMolay Congress and the 87th Supreme Council at the Millennium Hotel from June 13-16.
Brothers Ian Berry and Travis Parker will serve as our Congress delegates this year. They will be joined by Brother Anthony Pickren who will be attending his first International Congress session. Dad Richard Lynn will be leading the Florida Delegation both as Executive Officer and as the Director for Region 3. A number of Florida Executive Staff members will be attending, as well as Active Members Judge David Ross, Bill Marti, and Rusty Glendinning.
Looks for reports from St. Louis in the mid-June issue of the eCordon.
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Conclave '007
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 Come to Bond ... Fraternally BondConclave '007 returns to Gainesville for an exciting session which will run from July 8th to the 12th at the Best Western Gateway Grand.
The Closing Banquet, Installation of Officers and the crowning of the new State Sweetheart will be held on Wednesday night, July 11th.
In between, some great activities have been planned including ritual competition, advisor training, volleyball, track and field, and pool sports competitions, a poolside luau, a NASCAR party, and some great new courses in will be held in the John Bates University of DeMolay Knowledge.
Packets have been mailed to all Chapters, Bethels, Assemblies, and Supreme Council members in Florida. You may also download the packet and the registration form from the Florida DeMolay web site.
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Bring 2 ... Go for free!
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 Conclave '007
Hey! Want to attend Conclave for free? Well, if you are an active DeMolay, or Chapter Sweetheart, here's what you need to do ...
Just bring two DeMolay prospects with you to Conclave! They need to be actual
prospective members -- young men, between the ages of 12 and 21, and they cannot have
already been reported on a Form 10, or taken the DeMolay obligation -- and they must join
DeMolay during the degree ceremonies prior to the opening ceremony at Conclave.
Then you, and both your prospects will attend Conclave for free!
Just indicate on the registration form who are the prospects, and make sure you have their names listed on your form. We hope to every DeMolay and Sweetheart can attend Conclave for FREE!! |
Time to Plan for the New Term
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 Attention Senior Councilors!
Now is the time to start planning for your term as Master Councilor. Florida DeMolay has a number of resources available to help you in this process.
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President's Volunteer Service Award
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Florida DeMolay has partnered with the President's Volunteer Service Award program, as a certifying organization to help our Brothers and Advisors receive credit for the work that we do in our communities. Any individual, family, or group can receive Presidential recognition for volunteer hours earned over a 12-month period or over the course of
a lifetime at home or abroad. We encourage all our Chapters to register their members and advisors at the Service Award web site, and use the tracking system to help keep tabs on the service that your members have rendered. When you do, check the "Profile" tab, and make sure you have selected Florida DeMolay (CRD-25152) as your certifying organization. We look forward to presenting many Presidential Service Awards to the Brothers and Advisors of Florida DeMolay. |
King Solomon's Chapter
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 Grand Lodge Update
More than 40 Master Masons participated in the class honoring Illustrious and Most Worshipful Brother Robert Goldsmith, Sovereign Grand Inspector General for the Orient of Florida, and Past Grand Master of the Grand Lodge of Florida.
In addition, Most Worshipful and Illustrious Brother Robert Goldsmith, SGIG was Knighted as an honorary member of the Order of Knighthood in a new Honorary Preceptory for members of King Solomon Chapter who have distinguished themselves in the service to the Craft and the Order of DeMolay. Most Worshipful Brother Robert Trump, as the first Past Master Councilor of King Solomon Chapter will be inducted at Conclave '007.
Acting as the candidates for the day were 4 new DeMolays from Titusville, Lake Sumter, and South Seminole Chapters.
Welcome to our new Brothers, and our new members of King Solomon Chapter.
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Youth Leadership Award Presented to Levan
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 Each year, the General Grand Council, Cryptic
Masons
International presents an award through the
Grand Council of Royal and Select Masons of
Florida to one outstanding advisor working
with the youth of our state. This year, the
Adult Youth Leadership Award recipient was announced by Most Illustrious Companion Louis King at the Florida Grand York Rite session as Dad Charles Levan, Honorary Member of the DeMolay International Supreme Council, and Director of Ritual for the Jurisdiction of Florida. Congratulations Dad Levan! |
Membership Scorecard
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How we doin'?
Member Goals for Calendar Year 2007
Goal #1: 64 (goal achieved 5/22)
Goal #2: 44 (Total - 108)
New Members in Calendar Year 2007: 70
State Master Councilor's Membership Goal: 84
SMC's Term Majorities: 71
New Brothers in his Term: 95
All numbers based on the receipt of completed Form 10s. Have you sent in your Form 10s?
Meet our new Brothers
South Miami Chapter
Brother Carlos and David were inducted on May 9th.
Jupiter-Tequesta Chapter
Brother Jeremy was inducted on April 28th.
Paul Revere Chapter
Brothers Yue, Alex, and Charles were inducted on May 21st.
Titusville Chapter
Brothers Brian and Angel were inducted on May 28th at Grand Lodge.
South Seminole Chapter
Brother Robert was inducted on May 28th at Grand Lodge.
Lake Sumter Chapter
Brother Trey was inducted on May 28th at Grand Lodge.
Welcome Brothers!
Chapters with Positive Growth for 2007
Chartered Chapters
- South Miami Chapter +8
- West Volusia Chapter +5
- J. Edwin Larson Chapter +4
- St. Petersburg +3
- Jupiter-Tequesta Chapter +3
- Albert J. Russell +1
- Lake Sumter Chapter +1
Letters Temporary
- Biscayne Bay +10
- Greater Titusville +7
- Melbourne Chapter +3
- Gainesville Chapter +1
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What's Comin' Up? |
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 Calendar of EventsJune - 1 - FEFI Scholarship Deadline
- 9 - Knighthood Convocation, Picnic Island Beach, Tampa
- 13-16 - DeMolay International and International Congress Meeting, St. Louis, MO.
- 23 - International High-12 Convention, Bahia Shrine Temple, Orlando
- 23-26 - Florida Rainbow Grand Assembly, Innisbrook Golf Resort, Palm Harbor
July
- 1-31 - My Government Day Observance Period
- 1-5 - Shrine Imperial Session - Anaheim, CA
- 8-12 - Florida DeMolay Conclave, Gainsville
Looking Ahead
- August 19 - Combined Honors Investiture, Florida Masonic Home, St Petersburg
- August 26-28 - Supreme Councils AASR of the Southern Jurisdiction and Northern Masonic Jurisdiction first-ever Joint Session - Washington, DC
Calendar of Events
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| Allegiance |
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This electronic publication acknowledges authority and yields allegiance to DeMolay International, of which Frank S. Land was founder.
"Building young men of character
since 1919"
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