To all Florida DeMolays and Advisors,
In the past several days there have been statements and rumors circulating through the State in regards to the removal of the State Master Councilor.
Bro. Anthony Pickren was removed from office. A full and complete report of the events that led to this action will be forthcoming at Conclave in Gainesville.
It is important that these rumors, as well as any discussion involving the action, now cease.
I have directed that he be reinstated as State Master Councilor effective July 14th.
I must point out this action was not initiated by the new State Chapter Dad, as he was directed to take that action.
Additionally, there is a rumor that we will not hold elections this year. This was discussed by some of the State Staff as an option to resolve several problems we felt needed to be addressed. The final decision is that we will hold elections in the customary manor at Conclave.
Considering the turmoil over the last several days, I have also decided to extend the deadline for letters of intent from July 5th until July 10th. Letters of intent, and all proof of statements therein must be prepared in accordance with the Florida Jurisdictional Chapter SOP, submitted to the requisite parties and be postmarked or e-mailed by that date.
If you have any questions in reference to the above statements that cannot wait until Conclave please feel fee to contact me directly.
Sincerely and fraternally,
/s/ Richard E. Lynn
Executive Officer
The Jurisdictional Chapter is now accepting Letters of Intent for the office of State Junior Councilor.
You must be a Past Master Councilor, have received the Lamp of Knowledge, the Representative DeMolay Award, completed the 10th grade, and not be older than 18 years 9 months, on the date of installation at Conclave (July 28th).
Your Letter of Intent must include a synopsis of the DeMolay awards and honors you have received (only list Gold Merit Bars), DeMolay offices you have held (both in the Chapter, and Jurisdictional Chapter as appropriate) and ritual proficiency in the office you are seeking (Junior Councilor parts in the Chapter Proficiency and Initiatory Degree). A candidate’s Letter of Intent to run for an elected State Office must include the following statement: “I have read and am familiar with the Bylaws, Rules and Regulations of DeMolay International, and the Charter and Standard Operating Procedure of the Florida Jurisdictional Chapter.” It shall also include the statement “I am proficient in the Ritualism of the office I am seeking.”
Included with your Letter of Intent should be a letter from your advisory council indicating that they approve and endorse your candidacy, and a letter from your parents or guardians indicating that they also approve of your candidacy, and will assist with travel as necessary. Both of these documents must be signed by the appropriate party.
Your Letter of Intent packet must be sent to the State Scribe (email hidden; JavaScript is required), State Master Councilor (email hidden; JavaScript is required), State Chapter Dad (email hidden; JavaScript is required), and Executive Officer (email hidden; JavaScript is required) and be received no later than June 30, 2009.
Attention Sir Knights, DeMolays, Advisors, Ladies & friends:
Mark Saturday June 13th on your calendars!!!
Our annual Knighthood Convocation is upon us, and what an event it will be! Our Illustrious Knight Commander has requested something special for his Sir Knights, and I believe we have met his desires!!
We have secured a group rate for the Medieval Times dinner theater!! Adult tickets are $45 per person ($39.95 plus gratuity & sales tax). But, that will be the entire cost for the event!
The schedule of the day will be:
* 2:00 pm Saturday – CASUAL business meeting at Orange Blossom Lodge #80 in Kissimmee, FL.
* 4:45 / 5:00 pm – leave for Medieval Times, approximately 5 miles away from the Lodge for the 6:00 performance
* After the performance, head back to the Lodge for fellowship & a lock-in (for those from out of town)
* Sunday morning – Breakfast, prepared by our First Ladies, clean up and a safe trip home.
One very important point worth mentioning – - WE MUST HAVE YOUR RESERVATION AND MONEY BY WEDNESDAY JUNE 3RD!! This is to meet the requirements for the group rate.
You may mail your payment (payable to “Knighthood Parents’ Club”) to the Florida DeMolay office at:
* Florida DeMolay
* 3225 South MacDill Avenue
* Suite 129-231
* Tampa, Florida 33629
Please reply to email hidden; JavaScript is required with questions, or to make reservations for yourself or your Chapter members!
We hope to see you there!!
Summer Conclave will be held July 25th – July 28th (with checkout on July 29th) at the Paramount Plaza Hotel, 2900 SW 13th Street in Gainesville www.paramountplaza.com.
Registration Packets may be downloaded from our web site. All registrations must be submitted by July 20th.
The first day of Summer Conclave is the deadline to turn in all paperwork to run for State Sweetheart.
All requirements must be submitted to Mom Pam Meguiar by the end of the day on July 25th.
You may download the State Sweetheart Application packet for information on the program.
Arrrggghhhh ye mateys!
The Annual “walkin’ of the plank” for the State Master Councilor and his First Mate will be held at the Bahia Shrine Center in Orlando on Saturday, May 23rd starting at 6:00 p.m.
The ransom for dinner will be $20/person and ye need to contact Mom Athena Mock for reservations by the ides of May if you are expectin’ any grub! (May 15th for you landlubbers!).
Details are available on our flyer.
With the assistance of Mom Carolyn Smith of George Ulee Lord Chapter, a proclamation has been issued by Governor Christ declaring the month of March to be DeMolay Month in Florida. You may download a copy of the proclamation and print it out for use at your Chapter as we celebrate the 90th birthday of the Order of DeMolay.
Escambia Chapter held its annual incarceration of the districts One and Two, Masters and Wardens, Grotto and Shrine Leadership. All went extremely well again, for the second time. The support we received from the Master Masons in these two districts continues to be stupendous.
The night consisted of a wonderful spaghetti dinner, cooked by our Junior Deacons father, Wes Martin and dessert was provided by Mom Lori Yarbrough. I am told the spaghetti sauce is a strictly protected family secret.
After dinner we met in the Chapter room where the arrestees posted their bail. Once bail was posted they received certificates for themselves and the Lodges or organizations they represented.
Following the release from jail, performances of the Father Talk, (John Martin), Dad Land talk (Jon Marange SC), and the Ceremony of Lights by Jeff Meister Jr, MC); all performances were done very well and they each received many accolades from the audience members.
If your chapter hasn’t tried this event, you should. We have gotten rave reviews from the Master Masons in our area both years. We intend this to be an annual event on the last Saturday of February each year.
Hear ye, hear ye!
Calling all Sir Knights, Squires and Friends of Col. James “Nick” Rowe Priory, Order of Knighthood.
ANNOUNCING the annual Spring Festival for all the Knighthood family
When?
April 24th – 26th, 2008
Where?
Masonic Park & Youth Camp
18050 US Highway 301 South
Wimauma, Florida 33598 (map)
What to expect?
- 4 meals, cooked & served by the adults
- Foolish games & collective idiocy
- Water balloon fights
- A weekend full of fun, fellowship & fraternity
What to bring?
- $12.50 per person (to cover the 4 meals)
- Necessary camping items (tents, sleeping bags, etc)
- Clothes (Casual ONLY)
- Personal hygiene items & a towel (shower facilities available)
Please send you reservations, by April 15th to:
Dad Jody Meguiar
Ph: (813) 899-9569
-or-
Lady Barbara Sarner
Ph: (813) 634-9564
For more information download the Springfest Flyer
George Ulee Lord Chapter will be hosting a “Spring Fling” Dance on Saturday, February 28th, starting at 7:00 p.m.
The dance will be held at Okaloosa Masonic Lodge No. 312 (map) in Niceville.
For more information, or to send along reservations, please contact Mom Carolyn.
