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Albert J. Russell Chapter Installation
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 Saturday, November 17
Albert J. Russell Chapter in Jacksonville, will be holding their installation of officers on Saturday, November 17th, 1:00 p.m. at Albert J. Russell Lodge No. 126, which is located at 2015 Gilmore St in Jacksonville (map).
We hope you will join the Chapter for this great milestone in their re-development.
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2007 Grand Lodge Youth Award Nominations
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It is time once again for every Chapter, Assembly, and Bethel to submit their nomination to the Grand Lodge for the 2007 Grand Lodge Youth Awards. All Chapters, Assemblies, and Bethels can submit one member's name to receive this prestigious award from the Grand Master of Masons in Florida.
Advisory Councils should make their selections, and nominations should be submitted as soon as possible. The Award Certificates and pins will be send by the Grand Lodge for presentation at a public event later in the year.
If you have not received the form from your District Youth Chairman, or DDGM, you may download a nomination form from the Florida DeMolay web site. |
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Awards |
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The following Brothers have received Awards since our mid-October issue of the eCordon:
#1 Pin
James Cole, West Volusia Chapter
Cody Miller, Bahia Chapter
Edward Pitkus III, George Ulee Lord Chapter
Zach Folger, Greater Titusville Chapter
Jeff Meister Jr, Escambia Chapter
White Membership Merit Bar
Brandon Barth, Escambia Chapter
Founder's Membership Award
Jesse Knafla, Paul Revere Chapter
Brandon Barth, Escambia Chapter
Red Membership Merit Bar
Peter Ellich, West Volusia Chapter
Jesse Knafla, Paul Revere Chapter
Blue Membership Merit Bar
Brandon Weaver, George Ulee Lord Chapter
Blue Honor Key
Brandon Lewis, Escambia Chapter
Gold+White Membership Merit Bars
Travis Parker, Lake Sumter Chapter
Blue Honor Key - 1st star
Travis Parker, Lake Sumter Chapter
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| Brother Howie Damron in Florida |
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 Please reserve December 9th. Brother Howie Damron will perform at
AZAN Shrine Center at 2:30. The price of tickets will be $20 each if
bought in advance, $25 at the door. Proceeds from this event will go
to Let Your Pennies Make Good Sense for District 26. Brother Damron became a member of Florida's King Solomon Chapter at the International Supreme Council & International Congress meeting in St. Louis. He recently recorded and released his new song "I'm Living DeMolay" which he debuted at the Supreme Council banquet. You may contact Dad Jim Cheek for tickets and more information. If you would like to order his new CD, check out his web site: www.howiesmasonicpride.com.
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State Scribe Letters of Intent
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 Due December 1st
Florida DeMolay is now accepting Letters of Intent from those Brothers who wish to stand for election as State Scribe for the 2008 calendar year.
Your letter of intent should include information on your DeMolay experiences, awards and honors earned, offices held, your skills with office automation tools (Microsoft Word, Excel, Publisher), and if you have a computer readily available to use in your official duties.
In addition, the State Scribe, as an elected officer, is required to be an active participant in the activities of the State Chapter across the State of Florida. Details regarding transportation should also be included in your letter of intent. All Letters of Intent must include a statement by your Chapter Dad or Chairman that the Chapter is aware of this application, and that they approve of your candidacy as well as one from your parents or legal guardian.
All letters should be emailed to Dad Ron Blaisdell, and mailed to the State Office address, with a postmark no later than December 1, 2007. Interviews of all candidates will be conducted with the Executive Staff and the final candidates will appear before the State Chapter for Q&A and elections.
Installation will be held at Mini-Conclave.
For any additional questions, please email Dad Ron Blaisdell, or call the Florida DeMolay toll-free number, and press "0" to be connected with Dad Blaze.
We look forward to seeing a number of qualified candidates for this very important State office.
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Special Youth Protection Class
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Special Agent, and Senior DeMolay, Clarke Jeffris from the FBI Cyber Crime Unit will be coming to South Seminole DeMolay on Friday 14 December 2007 to speak on cyber crime, child exploitation, and Internet safety. We invite the other chapters in our area, along with parents, siblings, et cetera to join us.
Casual attire for this event is preferred. Please plan to arrive no later than 6:30 PM. Dinner will be provided, and we ask for a donation of $3.00 per person to cover the cost of the meal. Please RSVP to Dad Mark Griffis with your dinner head count no later than 10 December 2007.
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Florida DeMolay Degree Teams
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Our State Master Councilor has developed a degree team roster which was put together for the upcoming state-wide initiations.
Team members are encouraged to look over the assignments and everyone on this list, whether you are 1st team or a backup, should learn the part or parts you are assigned.
The current scheduled degrees will be held at Mini Conclave (January), Grand Master's Class at the Masonic Home (February), and Grand Lodge (May).
Please contact Dad Ron Blaisdell, or any of the state elected officers, for a list. |
Mini-Conclave 2008
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 January 19-21
Mark January 19-21, 2008 on your calendar
for Mini-Conclave! Mini will be held at the Surfside Hotel, 3209 S.
Atlantic Blvd, Daytona Beach Shores. (Yes, same location as 2006.) For Mini-Conclave we are running the "Bring 3 and 1 Goes of Free" special. Any Chapter that brings three (3) new candidates (who must not have been previously reported on a Form 10) for initiation, those three candidates attend for free, as does one current chapter member!
Information packets will be mailed to each of the Chapters later this week. So keep an eye on the eCordon and our web site for more information.
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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 - goal achieved 9/26)
New Members in Calendar Year 2007: 142
SMC's Membership Goal: 120
SMC's Term Majorities: 60
SMC's New Brothers in Term: 57
(2008 Majorities: 71)
All numbers based on the receipt of completed Form 10s. Have you sent in your Form 10s?
Meet our new Brothers
Mahi Chapter
Brothers Joaquin, Eric, Jessie, Zachory, and Nicholas were inducted on November 1st.
Jupiter-Tequesta Chapter
Brother Jonathan was inducted on October 8th.
15th District (Ocala) Chapter
Brother Phillip was inducted on November 12th.
Welcome Brothers!
Chapters with Positive Growth for 2007
Chartered Chapters
- Biscayne Bay +17
- Greater Titusville +13
- South Miami Chapter +11
- West Volusia Chapter +10
- J. Edwin Larson Chapter +6
- St. Petersburg +6
- Albert J. Russell +5
- Escambia Chapter +5
- Lake Sumter Chapter +4
- Jupiter-Tequesta Chapter +4
- Paul Revere Chapter +3
- George Ulee Lord Chapter +2
Letters Temporary
- Mahi Chapter +9
- District 15 (Ocala) Chapter +7
- Melbourne Chapter +3
- Gainesville Chapter +1
Want to see how you or your Chapter is doing in the membership contests?
Membership Trophy Leaderboard
First Line Signer Leaderboard
DeMolay International "007: License to Lead" Leaderboard Program Description/Video
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What's Comin' Up? |
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 Calendar of Events
November
- 17 - DeMolay International Board of Director's Meeting, Kansas City
- 17 - Thirty-third Degree Coronation, Tampa
- 17 - Albert J. Russell Chapter Installation, 1:00 p.m., Jacksonville
- 15 - Dec 23 Day of Comfort Observance period
December- 1 - State Scribe Letters of Intent must be postmarked by this date.
- 2-4 - Florida State Association of High-Twelve Clubs convention, Altamonte Springs Holiday Inn
- 9 - Brother Howie Damron at Azan Shrine in Melbourne
- 31 - End-of-the-year Initiation & New Year's Celebration, Titusville
Coming Events- January 19-21, 2008 - Mini-Conclave
- February 2, 2008 - Right Eminent Grand Commander's Homecoming, Mahi Shrine, Miami
- February 16, 2008 - State Masonic Youth Day (Initiation), Masonic Home, St. Petersburg
- February 16, 2008 - Most Excellent Grand High Priest's Homecoming, Sarasota
- February 23, 2008 - Knighthood Grand Masters' Class, Jacksonville Beach
- March 7-8, 2008 - NE & SE Regional Scottish Rite Leadership Conference, Alabama
- March 8, 2008 - Grand Council Royal and Select Masters of Florida Sesquicentennial Celebration and Homecoming for the Most Illustrious Grand Master, Orlando Scottish Rite, Winter Park
- April 4-6, 2008 - Knighthood Spring Festival
- April 19, 2008 - Florida Job's Daughters State Pageant
- April 22-24, 2008 - Grand Chapter OES of Florida
- April 28-30, 2008 - Grand York Rite of Florida, Lake Mary. Banquet to be held on Sunday, April 27th.
- April 30 - May 4, 2008 - Florida Shrine Association Convention, Orlando
- May 22-24, 2008 - Grand Court of Amaranth for Florida
- May 24, 2008 - SMC Reception and State Sweetheart Ball, Bahia Shrine, Orlando
- May 25-28, 2008 - Grand Lodge F&AM of Florida, Orlando
- June 7, 2008 - Knighthood Convocation
- June 15-17 - Southeast Regional York Rite Meeting, Florida
- June 18-21, 2008 - International Supreme Council & International Congress, Anaheim, CA
- June 20-22, 2008 - Florida Rainbow Grand Assembly
- August 28-30, 2008 - Triennial Meetings General Grand Chapter Royal Arch Masons International, and General Grand Council of Cryptic Masons International, Indianapolis, IN
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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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