COVID-19 UPDATE

From your Executive Officer – COVID-19 UPDATE – March 17, 2020
Dear Florida DeMolays, Advisors and supporters:
This is the latest in several updates prepared as information, directives and proclamations are made by local, state and federal government and by fraternal leaders which impact our operations.
This latest update is to communicate a directive issued earlier this afternoon from Most Worshipful John Westerman, III, Grand Master of Masons in Florida. In his Directive No. 3, accessible here (click), Grand Master Westerman suspends all fraternal operations in Florida Masonic Lodges, to include appendant and concordant bodies and youth groups which meet in the Lodge buildings – effective immediately and through May 4th, 2020.
This directive extends the suspension that I ordered yesterday, by a full month.
While from a fraternal operations perspective, this temporary hiatus will severely impact the term plans for our installed Master Councilors. Please know that I remain in conversation with the Executive and State Staff, and in particular, our Director of DeMolay Awards, working on a policy and procedure to temporarily amend the requirements for those who planned to earn the Past Master Councilor’s Meritorious Service Award (PMC-MSA) for this term. More on those amended policies will be released as they become available.
Additionally, please know that we all encourage the local Chapter members to work in the background to further their DeMolay experience, using this as an opportunity to complete their Representative DeMolay (RD) application forms and Leadership Correspondence Courses (LCC) both of which can be completed remotely; the RD is a self-assessment which is done on your own, and the resources needed to complete all five modules of the LCC are available on the FL DeMolay website. Questions can always be forwarded to administration@fldemolay.com.
Together, we have the opportunity to think “outside the box” as well, as Master Councilors and Advisory Council leaders make plans for the coming weeks. Perhaps adopting a virtual platform could assist with the socialization and interaction of our members during the break. Nothing is off the table as we deliberate and progress through this pandemic.
As of now, plans have been cancelled for the Legion of Honor observance dinners tomorrow evening, the Knighthood-sponsored Spring Festival in April, and the Alumni Weekend in May. We are closely monitoring all edicts and directives as we make plans for Summer Conclave and the remainder of the calendar year. We want to do everything within our power to reschedule these events so that we’re not missing an entire year of fellowship with our Brothers and beloved fraternal family.
It is always recommended to keep in touch with your DeMolay Brothers, Advisors and friends. Remember: “… as long as we remain faithful to these pledges; as long as there is an Order of DeMolay, WE ARE ONE.”
Thank you for your continued devotion to our Order and its mission to be the premier organization for young men across the world.
Fraternally yours,
Dad R. Jordan “Jody” Meguiar
Executive Officer for the Jurisdiction of Florida
Active Member of the International Supreme Council
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Bingo Instead of Painting

At our committee meeting this Wednesday, our chapter went over plans for the painting party. The committee discussed costs, and the party was going to cost us over $1000, while we expected to make less than $400 net profit.

The members decided that they would scrap the paint party and instead hold a bingo night. We will still be delivering scones and pies and will have other snacks and baked goods for sale at the event.

So come one all and join us for a rousing good time playing Bingo. We will have individual bingo cards and books of cards available that night. We would love to presale/ reserve cards so that we have an idea of how many people are coming, but walk-ins are welcome.

Bake Sale
Other items will be available to purchase at the event.
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Canceled Painting Class 4-3-2020 – Bingo instead

Our Chapter has been looking for fun ways to interact with our Masonic community and have come up with the idea of hosting a painting class similar to the Paint and Sip stores. – Obviously- since we are minors we won’t be having alcoholic beverages, but we will provide some finger foods and drinks and everything you need to create a gorgeous 16×20 painting. So come out and join us on April 3, at 7:30 pm at the West Volusia Shrine Club on 15A in Deland.

We have the price for the painting class and are trying to decide which painting to make. (You can give us your opinion at any of our events, or on FaceBook. The class is expensive, so we won’t be making much profit on the class. But we think it will be fun and hope you think so too.

To help support our chapter we are also hosting an online bake sale and will make our deliveries at the class. We will also have a raffle and 50-50 while we are there.

All baked goods will be delivered at the Painting Class on April 4, 2020.

To pay for the painting class click Add to Cart. A PayPal page will appear in another tab. Come back to this page to add bake sale items. You can adjust quantities and checkout with your credit/debit card or PayPal account.

Bake Sale

We are trying to decide which painting to pick. Which do you like best?

BLAST Training

We are looking for sponsors to help our top 3 officers get to BLAST this March.

This is a joint venture youth leadership training weekend between Georgia and Florida DeMolay. Our JBU Team has worked with the Georgia training staff to come up with a great program to help our members with Leadership, DeMolay Basics, Ritual, and Career Assistance. There will also be sessions for Adult Education and Training. We encourage each Chapter send at least one Councilor to this event, but EVERYONE is welcome to attend!

Information from Florida DeMolay – The Meridian Sun

Community Pancake Breakfast

We would like to thank Landmark Lodge for including our DeMolay in their community pancake breakfast. We had a lot of fun working with you and getting to know you better.

We met several families from our community, as well as several activists. At this time we would like to extend another invitation to any interested adult. You are always welcome at our meetings. Young men (under 21) are welcome to stop by any of our events (except during the actual meetings – 2nd Wednesdays 7:30 to 8:30ish) and get to know us better. If you would like to learn more and join DeMolay we would love to have you.

DeMolay Foundation Scholarships

DeMolay is a service, leadership, and character-building organization. Therefore DeMolay makes sure that we not only have a great experience in DeMolay with access to great mentors, but we are always looking for programs that will assist our members to gain educational experience.

Annually, the DeMolay Foundation awards scholarships to Active and Senior DeMolays who excel in academics, DeMolay involvement, community/campus activities and show financial need. To qualify, brothers must submit an application and provide the required documentation.

Application Requirements…

The deadline to apply is April 1.

  • One letter of reference, signed and dated after April 1 of the previous year on school letterhead from a current or former teacher not related to you.  This letter must have a signature.  Just a typed name on plain paper will not be acceptable.
  • One letter of reference, signed and dated after April 1 of the previous year from a DeMolay advisor including their Advisor ID number.  Signature should not just be a typed name and ID number to be acceptable.
  • Include a current copy of high school or college transcript. This document must be your most recent transcript. Include documentation of your SAR score obtained from your most recent FAFSA application. (For information on FAFSA, visit www.FAFSA.gov or contact your school counselor.)

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Krispy Kreme Fundraiser

Sion King (our Master Councilor for Aug. 2019- Jan. 2020) set a goal to raise $2000 this term. To motivate his brother DeMolay he told them that if they met that goal he would shave his head. Right now we have raised just under $1000 and he has roughly 1 month left in his term.

Last night he asked the guys to brainstorm ideas to raise the rest of the money.

We decided to hold some more fundraisers. Here’s how you can help:

  1. Buy Krispy Kreme Donuts from us. You can either buy online or find a DeMolay and pre-order them. We will deliver them to you on Friday, January 17th, or Saturday January 18th.
  2. Buy a coupon for one dozen Original Glazed® doughnuts. (Redeemable at participating Krispy Kreme retail shops only, not valid at grocery stores or other retail outlets that carry Krispy Kreme products.) ((This lets you buy now and eat later)). They are Convenient! Redeem your certificate anytime you visit Krispy Kreme.

Whether you buy a certificate or a dozen donuts from Dale Chapman DeMolay, you’re getting a great product and supporting your youth.

1 Dozen Krispy Kreme Donuts (You can use your back button from the next screen to come back and add a second option)
– Quantity can be selected on the next screen.

Membership Services Internship Program

DeMolay International is now accepting applications for the Membership Services Internship Program for the summer of 2020. The purpose of the program is to give the recipients, who must be active DeMolays on the first day of the internship, real-world experience at an international non-profit youth-serving organization that allows the individuals to gain a better understanding of a professional work environment and the inner-workings of DeMolay. 

Application Deadline: January 29, 2020

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