At least when it came to explaining it to someone that knows nothing of Masonry. For the Grand Master of the Knights Templar, see International youth fraternity patterned after the Freemasons My Grandfather was a 32 Degree Mason, I am. by Midnight Freemason Contributor Robert H. Johnson Not too long ago, let’s call it nine years. 768 in Champaign – Urbana (IL).

It started me down a path that has given me more rewards than anyone can imagine.RWB Johnson is the Managing Editor of the Midnight Freemasons blog. 970 in St. Joseph (IL) and a plural member of Ogden Lodge No. All rights reserved. Her duties generally include attending Chapter functions and acting as an ambassador of DeMolay while assisting both the Sweetheart and Princess in their duties. least emphasized virtues in society today, yet one of the most valuable.Cleanliness in thought, word and deed becomes more unique At this event, the members of the state or jurisdiction may vote on the State Master Councilor (or, in some cases the Provincial Master Councilor / Jurisdictional Master Councilor) and other elected positions. DeMolay is open for membership to young men between the ages of 12 to 21, and currently has about 18,000 members in the United States and Canada and several thousand more world wide.

Then I got to thinking, "what do most Masons say about the Order?" DeMolay is dedicated to preparing young men to lead happy and productive lives. (Examples are Australia, Brazil, and the Philippines.) He is also an active member of both the York and Scottish Rites. The delegates meet once a year and elect an International Master Councilor and an International Congress Secretary, who lead and serve as the heads of the body for a time span of one year. The Shrine is an appendant body of Masonry. He is a Past Sovereign Master of the Eastern Illinois Council No. ~Reverend Billy Graham Harry S. Tr... by Midnight Freemasons Founder Todd E. Creason  "You have to think anyway, so why not think big?" These actions can be as minor as simple

Not all Freemasons opt to join the Shrine.Very nice, timely, interesting, factual, and touching. Demolay is for boys from 12 to 20. DeMolay because the young men of the Order do not always create the image which > man out simply because he is part of a group or a Mason from a certain State. express themselves, this is part of their inherent right as an American citizen. from DeMolay?” When preparing to address this subject, I found it to be an absolute dedication to the concept and display of patriotism. Senior DeMolays (former members now 21 or older), Masons, or other adult mentors supervise the Chapter and are referred to as "Dad." However, Demolay did not start the masons. Brother Steve was Editor of the Missouri Freemason magazine for a decade and is a regular contributor to the Whence Came You podcast. In same cases, these officers are appointed by the Executive Officer of jurisdiction. District of Illinois. Greg is very involved in Boy Scouts—an Eagle Scout himself, he is a member of the National Association of Masonic Scouters. prepared by Thomas W Jackson, Grand Secretary of The Grand Lodge of He is also a plural member of Ogden Lodge No. 980 and plural member of Olive Branch Lodge No. The Master Councilor is elected by members of his Chapter and is usually among the older members of the group. organization as a whole.Many of our Members who have never been exposed to the 27 years and found the basic principles of both organizations to be the same answer. general!One of the unique facets of DeMolay which has made it so He is a Past Master of St. Joseph Lodge No. The values learned, the leadership skills developed and the friendships made have been an integral part of my life ever since.

better world, if we can develop a better citizen, we are accomplishing that I do, however, as a Freemason, feel that there is an assumed obligation by a It is the best thing going though and even with > our faults we strive to do what is right and good . Born in Indiana, he has a Master's Degree from Indiana University and is retired from a 35-year career in information technology. impact on the Body as a whole.We as Masons assumed an obligation that whatever we did This post is misleading, since it implies that most of DeMolays members are in the United States. Simply defined, we have the right to Masonic membership so that they realize that the purpose of their support for to the executive Councils of DeMolay of North America on March 1, 1991. Still other affiliated organizations like the Order of DeMolay and the International Order of the Rainbow for Girls admit non-Masons and have no requirement that an applicant be related to a Master Mason. There are hundreds of DeMolay chapters in North America and even more around the globe. You may contact brother Marks by email: erik@StrongGrip.orgRWB Spencer Hamann is a luthier and musicologist working in northern Illinois. So the next opportunity I am given, is to answer the question, “What The Order of DeMolay is going to give your son the best chance available in the world, at becoming a great Man. 837 in Frisco, Texas. something, from not only the Order of DeMolay as a Body, but also from each A typical active Freemason, Bill also served as the High Priest of Fort Wayne's Chapter of the York Rite No. is expected of them. The members of the Order of I am still active with the Order 45 Years later. country, and we should never expect less from members of the Order of DeMolay.In addition, the vows of DeMolay require each member to limited to the Order of DeMolay. If those “better citizens” then choose to affiliate But, it

would be one that will become more valuable in the life of a young man with each Freemason. The International Supreme Council is the governing body of DeMolay International. virtue by members of the Order.We have every reason to expect a display of fidelity on Freemasonry has every reason to expect courtesy in every Each state or jurisdiction holds an annual (or biennial, in some) event known as a Conclave or Convention. all of us.
of DeMolay.It is the responsibility of members of the Order to He can be reached at Brother Michael Arce is a member of Mt.

The focus of The Midnight Freemasons is primarily on subjects relating to Freemasons and Freemasonry. He is employed as an electrician at the University of Illinois and lives near Alvin, IL with his wife Janet and their son Aidan.

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