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Installations |
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Here is the latest list of installations that have been provided to us:
Saturday, February 2nd
2:00 p.m. West Volusia Chapter
Landmark Lodge No. 383, 720 North Apache Circle, Deltona 32738 (map)
5:00 p.m. Bahia Chapter
Composite Lodge No. 293, 1300 Francis Avenue, Orlando 32806 (map)
Sunday, February 3rd
11:00 a.m. South Miami Chapter
South Miami Lodge No. 308, 7090 SW 61st Avenue, South Miami 33143 (map)
Tuesday, February 5th
7:00 p.m. J. Edwin Larson Chapter
Jackson Lodge No. 1, 2818 Apalachee Pkwy, Tallahassee 32301 (map)
Saturday, February 9th
7:00 p.m. South Seminole Chapter
Oviedo Lodge No. 243, 534 W. King St Oviedo 32765 (map)
Saturday, February 16th
2:00 p.m. Lake Sumter Chapter
Eustis Lodge No. 85, 128 N Bay St Eustis 32726 (map)
Saturday, February 23rd
2:00 p.m. Marion Chapter, Ocala
Marion-Dunn Lodge No. 19, 1846 SE 36th Ave Ocala (map)
Please send us your installation dates, and we will keep an up-to-date listing on the Florida DeMolay web site.
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State Masonic Youth Day
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The Grand Lodge F&AM of Florida Youth Committee is proud to sponsor a Youth Day honoring Most Worshipful Robert Harry, Grand Master of Masons at the Northside Lodge on the grounds of the Florida Masonic Home, on Saturday, February 9th.
Following Florida Rainbow, Florida DeMolay will conduct a state-wide Initiatory and DeMolay degree conferrals that day starting about 11:00 a.m. Lunch will be served between the Initiatory and DeMolay degrees. After the DeMolay degree is conferred, Florida Jobs Daughters will be holding the Mother Mac ceremony.
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Chapter Directory & Election Reports
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This year, Florida DeMolay would like to start re-publishing the State Chapter Directory.
In order to do so, we need each chapter to submit their Election Results on a new form that can be found on the Florida DeMolay web site. Even if your Chapter did not elect new officers, this information is very important. Master Councilors and Chapter Advisors should see that this is submitted within 24 hours of their Chapter elections, or, if you elections have been completed, as soon as possible. The State Chapter Directory will contain contact information for the Chapter Chairmen and Chapter Dads, names of the Councilors and Scribe, and the location, meeting dates and times for each Chapter. |
Marion Chapter Valentine's Dance
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Marion Chapter will be holding a Valentine's Dance on Friday, February 8th from 7-10pm at the Marion-Dunn Lodge No. 19, 1846 SE 36th Ave Ocala (map)
Cost will be $3.00 per person, 5.00 per couple. Everyone is welcome from diapers to 1 foot in the grave, and snacks will be provided. Pizza will also be available for $1.00 per slice. Please RSVP estimate of those attending by 2/6/08 to 352-304-5054.
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Problems with the Photo Gallery?
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Recently the company that hosts our photo gallery made some changes, and it caused a great deal of problems for folks trying to see the latest pictures.
Have no fear, Dad Blaze has figured out how to get around this new system, and has updated the link on the Florida DeMolay web site, added a new link to the Photo Gallery here in the eCordon under the "Florida DeMolay Links" and gives you the secret access link right here.
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New Designs for the Florida DeMolay Web Site
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Always on the look-out for some new web site "skins" to add some color to the Florida DeMolay web site, we are proud to introduce four new designs, bringing the total to nine (including a special skin for those iPhone users out there).
"Cutline" brings back the look of a nice clean newspaper layout.
"Gone Fishing" is a fun layout that is for those folks who like their page design a bit "darker."
"SuperIdea" is a skin that features rounded corners and I am certain will be a favorite of all those Gators out there.
And "Talian" is a clean design more reminiscent of the outdoors.
Stop by the Florida DeMolay web site, and check out all the themes in the "Choose Your Look" box.
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Lookin' for some Missing Trophies
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Do you have any information on these trophies?
Also if you have a trophy that is one of the awards programs, rituals, or sports trophies that get awarded once a year please contact Dad Williamson so he can verify the list as to the whereabouts of each of our large trophies. Also, please let him know the condition and if it is broken or needs repair.
Dad Williamson can be contacted at:
407 328-9750 Home
407 947-6034 Cell
Law@JK2.com Email
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Kach Essay Competition
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 Deadline TODAY
Interested in winning some cash? How does $300 sound? Or better yet, $1,500?
Each year, the Kach Essay Competition awards $300 to each Region winner (two winners from each of DeMolay's eight regions) and $1,200 to each of the two national winners. For the two national winners, that's $1,500 each!
The Background
Comradeship, the ULTIMATE Precept
2008
KACH ESSAY THEME
"Comradeship, the ULTIMATE Precept"
As our Fourth Preceptor informs us ...
"To be a friend tried and true is to display a virtue
which adorns our humanity." "No man, young or old,
can enjoy a higher honor than to be valued as a friend
and trusted as a Brother."
We all have friends, and some of us are fortunate to have really good friends and brothers. But, there must be someone in your life, who you consider to be your best friend, a confidant, a mentor, a role model, a brother, or an adult. Who is that person in your life and why does he or she play such a vital role? What impact has this person made on your life, not only now, but what impact do you think will be made many years from now?
How is your history and future glorified by the special friendship that you have with this person?
Competition Rules
1. The first category is for young men in the 11th grade and above. The second category is for young men in the 10th grade and below.
2. Entries in this essay competition must be titled, "Comradeship, the ULTIMATE Precept". While the content of the essay is of primary concern, proper grammar and spelling will also be factors in the judging.
3. Each entrant must be an active DeMolay, not having reached his 21st birthday before or on the date of the competition deadline for submission and must be in good standing with his Chapter.
4. The essay must be an original work by the entrant and must be 1,000 to 1,500 words. The absolute minimum or maximum number of words must be observed.
5. Prizes will be awarded for first place entries in each DeMolay region for each category, solely at the discretion of the judging panel.
6. All entries must be typed and double-spaced. The author's name, grade, address, phone number, and chapter name must be the only items on the cover page. All pages are to be securely stapled.
7. Only one essay will be accepted from each author.
8. All essays must be received by your Executive Officer no later than February 1, 2008. Each Executive Officer will forward them to the Region Representative no later than February 15, 2008. Region Representatives will establish an impartial judging panel for the purpose of determining region winners. Region Representatives will send all essays, with winners noted, to the DeMolay Service & Leadership Center in Kansas City no later than March 14, 2008. A national judging panel will be established through the offices of the Ancient and Accepted Scottish Rite of Freemasonry, Southern Masonic Jurisdiction. At all levels of judging, the panelists will not know the name of the author or home jurisdiction.
9. Prize winners will be informed by mail and appropriate presentations of prize checks made. The Scottish Rite and DeMolay International reserve the right to publish winning essays in appropriate publications. All essays become the property of DeMolay International.
10. Previous winners will not be considered for another prize in the same age category.
What is Scottish Rite?
Our ultimate goal, simply stated, is mankind's moral, spiritual, and intellectual development. We carry out our mission in a series of spiritual, charitable, and moral programs - one of which is the dispensing of charity without regard to race, color, or creed. The Scottish Rite Hospital for Crippled Children in Atlanta, Georgia, was the forerunner of the vast chain of Shrine Hospitals across the nation.
Ours, therefore, is a strong voice for human dignity, justice, morality, and civic responsibility. Through our teachings, millions of men and women have discovered an opportunity to lead more rewarding lives. The examples of our actions have been as stirring and inspiring as that of our collective commitment to true human progress. Of the 2.5 million Masons in the United States, over one million of them have gone on to become Scottish Rite Masons.
The headquarters for Scottish Rite Masonry is located in the "House of the Temple" in Washington, DC. The "House of the Temple" is an awe-inspiring monumental structure and serves as the nerve center for the Scottish Rite organization. The Scottish Rite Headquarters houses the offices of all department heads, administrative branches, and staff. These include the office of the Scottish Rite Grand Secretary, Director of Education and Americanism, Chairman of Masonic Relations, and Managing Editor of the "Scottish Rite Journal" which is the Scottish Rite monthly magazine.
Further information on Scottish Rite Masonry may be acquired by writing to: The Ancient and Accepted Scottish Rite of Freemasonry, House of the Temple, 1733 16th St. NW, Washington, DC 20009 |
Ritual Competition Update
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We overlooked one competitor in our last report on the ritual competition at Mini-Conclave.
In the Examination Queries competition, Brother Dakari Gray of West Volusia Chapter tied Brother Jared Buttle of South Seminole Chapter for 1st Place with 945 points.
We apologize for the oversight.
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Membership Scorecard
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How we doin'?
Membership Goals for Calendar Year 2008
New Member Goal: 74
New Members in 2008: 16
SMC's Membership Goal: 120
SMC's Term Majorities: 61
SMC's New Brothers in Term: 83
All numbers based on the receipt of completed Form 10s. Have you sent in your Form 10s?
Meet our new Brothers
South Miami Chapter
Brothers Michael and Joshua were inducted at Mini-Conclave on January 19th.
St. Petersburg Chapter
Brothers George, Phillip, Sterling, and John were inducted at Mini-Conclave on January 19th.
Mahi Chapter
Brothers Nathaniel, Jose, and Alfredo were indicted on January 28th.
Chapters with Positive Growth for 2008
Chartered Chapters
- South Seminole +2
- St. Petersburg +2
- South Miami +0
- West Volusia +0
Letters Temporary Want to see how you or your Chapter is doing in the membership contests?
Membership Trophy Leaderboard
First Line Signer Leaderboard Dad Lynn was appointed Executive Officer of Florida on July 9, 2004. Through January 31, 2008: New Members in Florida: 308
Majorities in Florida: 304
Net Growth: +4
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What's Comin' Up? |
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 Calendar of Events
February
- 2 - Kach Essay submissions due to Executive Officer.
- 2 - Right Eminent Grand Commander's Homecoming, Mahi Shrine, Miami
- 2 - Orange Rainbow Assembly Installation, 10:00 a.m. Winter Garden Lodge
- 2 - West Volusia Chapter Installation, 2:00 p.m.
- 2 - Bahia Chapter Installation, 5:00 p.m.
- 3 - South Miami Chapter Installation, 11:00 a.m.
- 5 - J. Edwin Larson Chapter Installation, 7:00 p.m.
- 8 - Marion Chapter Valentine's Dance, 7:00 p.m.
- 9 - State Masonic Youth Day (Initiation), Masonic Home, St. Petersburg
- 9 - South Seminole Chapter Installation, 7:00 p.m.
- 13 - Shrine Day at the State Fair, Tampa
- 16 - Most Excellent Grand High Priest's Homecoming, Sarasota
- 16 - Lake Sumter Chapter Installation, 2:00 p.m.
- 23 - Marion Chapter Installation, 2:00 p.m.
March
- 1 - Honors Nominations Due to the State Office
- 7-8 - NE & SE Regional Scottish Rite Leadership Conference, Alabama
- 8 - Grand Council Royal and Select Masters of Florida Sesquicentennial
Celebration and Homecoming for the Most Illustrious Grand Master,
Orlando Scottish Rite, Winter Park
Coming Events- April 4-6 - Knighthood Spring Festival
- April 19 - Florida Job's Daughters State Pageant, Zendah Grotto, Tampa
- April 19 - Masonic Home Homecoming in St. Petersburg
- April 22-24 - Grand Chapter OES of Florida
- April 28-30 - Grand York Rite of Florida, Lake Mary. Banquet to be held on Sunday, April 27th.
- April 30 - May 4 - Florida Shrine Association Convention, Orlando
- May 22-24 - Grand Court of Amaranth for Florida
- May 24 - SMC Reception and State Sweetheart Ball, Bahia Shrine, Orlando
- May 25-28 - Grand Lodge F&AM of Florida, Orlando
- June 7 - Knighthood Convocation
- June 15-17 - Southeast Regional York Rite Meeting, Florida
- June 18-21 - International Supreme Council & International Congress, Anaheim, CA
- June 20-22 - Florida Rainbow Grand Assembly
- August 28-30 - Triennial Meetings General Grand Chapter Royal Arch Masons International, and General Grand Council of Cryptic Masons International, Indianapolis, IN
- September 5-8 - Florida DeMolay LTC, Florida FFA Training Center, Haines City
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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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