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State-wide Day of Comfort Observance
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 Sunday, December 16th
Join the State Chapter at the Florida Masonic Home at 9:00 a.m. on Sunday, December 16th for a state-wide Day of Comfort observance.
We will be visiting with the residents, attending Church with them (at 10:00 a.m.) and presenting the donations from the various Chapters to the Masonic Home Foundation for the Tree of Life in the lobby.
We hope to see as many Brothers and their families that day as possible.
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Mini-Conclave 2008
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 January 19-21
Mini-Conclave 2008 will be held at the Surfside Hotel (3209 S Atlantic Daytona Beach Shores map), Saturday, January 19 through Monday, January 21. Any Chapter bringing 3 Candidates not previously reported on a Form 10 will have the Candidates registration fee waived along with 1 Active DeMolay - that's 4 FREE!Sporting events for Mini include Flag Football, Basketball, Doubles Eight Ball, and Chess. With the winners of the State Basketball tournament eligible to represent Florida at the National tournament in Louisville in April. Ritual events will include the DeMolay Degree 4th Section (team), and individual events the Ceremony of Light, Flower Talk, Individual Preceptors, Magnificent Seven, and Examination Queries. You may download the registration packet from the Florida DeMolay web site. All reservations must be postmarked by January 12th. We hope to see you on the beach! |
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Awards |
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 The following Brothers have earned awards since our mid-November eCordon:
#1 Pin
Victor Calles, Mahi Chapter
Jacob Cantrell, 15th District (Marion) Chapter
Austin Waggoner, Greater Titusville Chapter
White Membership Merit Bar
Christian Brenneke, Greater Titusville Chapter
Victor Calles, Mahi Chapter
Kevin McMilleon, Greater Titusville Chapter
Founder's Membership Award
Victor Calles, Mahi Chapter
Jorge Landa, South Miami Chapter (not included 11/15)
Red Membership Merit Bar
Andrew Santorelli, South Seminole Chapter
Representative DeMolay
Andrew Santorelli, South Seminole Chapter
Congratulations to all these brothers for their hard work and dedication to DeMolay!
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Holiday Gift Ideas
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 DeMolay and More Store
Looking for some gift ideas for that DeMolay, Sweetheart, Advisor, or Mom? Why not check out the latest offerings from the DeMolay and More Store?
The DeMolay and More Store has even sent us a list of some great new merchandise, including the new CD from Brother Howie Damron, new travel bags, and this outstanding DeMolay ornament. |
Candidates for the Office of State Scribe
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 Election at Mini-Conclave
Two brothers have declared their interest in serving the State Chapter as State Scribe for the 2008 calendar year.
Both candidates have declared that they have the requisite computer skills for the position, and that they will be willing to travel in support of the State Chapter functions around the state. They both have the endorsement of their parents, their Chapter, and their Advisory Council to run for this office.
Brendon Blankinship (Greater Titusville Chapter): Brother Brendon is Master Councilor (2nd term) of Greater Titusville Chapter, and has been a member of DeMolay since 2005, he is a Sophmore at Titusville High School. He has received his Representative DeMolay, Lamp of Knowledge, and Past Master Councilor Meritorious Service Award (PMC-MSA) for his first term as Master Councilor. He is on track to receive his PMC-MSA for his second term as well. Brother Brendon currently serves the State Chapter as State Seventh Preceptor.
Greggory Jacobs (South Miami Chapter): Brother Greggory is the Master Councilor of South Miami Chapter, and has been a member of DeMolay for three years, and is a Sophmore at Western High School. He has received his Representative DeMolay and Lamp of Knowledge, and indicates that he is working to receive his Past Master Councilor Meritorious Service Award (PMC-MSA) for his current term as Master Councilor. Brother Greggory currently serves the State Chapter as State Senior Deacon.
Your 3 Chapter delegates will be casting their ballots for State Scribe at the upcoming Mini-Conclave. So take some time to get to know these two brothers and select the best candidate for the job.
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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. |
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: 148
SMC's Membership Goal: 120
SMC's Term Majorities: 60
SMC's New Brothers in Term: 63
(2008 Majorities: 71)
All numbers based on the receipt of completed Form 10s. Have you sent in your Form 10s?
Meet our new Brothers
No new brother reported, d'oh!
(There are at least two not reported!!)
Chapters with Positive Growth for 2007
Chartered Chapters
- Greater Titusville +18
- Biscayne Bay +17
- 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 +8
- 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
December- 16 - State-wide Day of Comfort Observance, Florida Masonic Home, St. Petersburg
- 31 - Initiation on the Beach, cancelled
January
- 19-21, 2008 - Mini-Conclave
Coming Events- February 2, 2008 - Right Eminent Grand Commander's Homecoming, Mahi Shrine, Miami
- February 9, 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
- September 5-8, 2008 - Florida DeMolay LTC, Florida FFA Training Center, Haines City
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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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