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Ohio DeMolayThe Future is Built TodayAugust 2006 Connection |
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Ohio Buckeye Priory
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Brethren:
Hello and welcome to an exciting new year of Ohio DeMolay. Great things are going to be happening this year and I am happy to have the opportunity to lead you through it. Please keep an eye on the Website! The Webmaster, myself, and the other elected officers are working hard to bring you the best website we can. During July, my last month as State Senior Councilor, I had one particularly exciting weekend; I hit the 3 Cs of Ohio in one weekend. Friday night was the Second District Awards night and all of the brethren on the Second District Council did a great job. Saturday I took a trip to Hamilton (Cincinnati for my purpose) for the Installation of a young man by the name of Jared Forst who I can already tell is going to be a GREAT Master Councilor and lead his chapter to great things. That night I was up in Columbus for the Groveport Chapter Installation where Chris Diaz went in as Master Councilor. Chris is going to do an AMAZING job and I truly feel that he is going to do great things for his chapter and eventually great things for Ohio DeMolay. I hope that all of our Sister Job’s Daughters in Vancouver, Cananda are doing well at Supreme Session. I know that they will represent the Ohio Masonic Youth well! Please take some time to peruse the E-Connection this month. The State Officers and especially the State Scribe have been working hard to make sure that the E-Connection is stocked FULL of great information on a variety of subjects. If you would like to start seeing more State Officers at your Chapter please send me and the State Scribe a copy of your Term Plan. All Term Plans sent to us will be included in the E-Connection as well as sent out to the State Officers directly so that we can get those officers to your chapters! I hope that this letter finds you well and good luck on your Crusade to make Ohio DeMolay grow! Fraternally, Brother Craig A. Loose State Master Councilor 06-07 |
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What's the Hook Gonna Be
First and foremost New Membership is important, and
chapter activity are important, but New Member
Orientation is Key. The orientation is key because
if the new guys don't know what they're committing
to
then DeMolay becomes a puzzle, and in the
Information generation puzzles are a waste of time.
Traditionally the New Member Orientation is
a committee headed by the Junior Councilor or a Big
Brother(BB). The purpose
of a New Member orientation is to educate and
involve the new guys. The stages of execution are as
follow.
1. (1 hour before degree work at temple) Candidates meet with coaches, BB, and an advisor 2. BB explains history of order, and chapter 3. BB explains duties of officers, and advisory committee 4. BB explains conduct, and dress code at meetings 5. BB explains what to expect at the Initiatory Degree 1. BB explains the Initiatory Degree 2. BB explains DeMolay government at all levels and chapter customs ( kneeling, raps, etc.) 3. BB explains what to expect in the DeMolay Degree 1. BB explains the obligation and explains the purpose and skills developed through ritual work 2. BB explains jurisdictional and district operations 3. BB explains the need for each of them to find two new members ( one to replace and one to grow) The next step is to keep him involved. I am aware
that what I've suggested to you is easier said then
done but bottom line, we need to be flexible enough
to use what has worked in the past with a dash
today's flare. "HOW DO WE ADD TODAY'S FLARE?" I
thought you'd never ask. Well that gentlemen is the
best part about DeMolay; you can do whatever you
want as long as legal parameters are taken into
consideration. All in all a New Member Orientation
could is exactly what you chapter needs to double in
size.
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We know how hard it can be to come up with fun
events for your chapter to do but fortunately we
have a few ideas, which we am going to share with
you. Your chapter could do any of the following:
have a bowling party, play flag football, have a
video game tournament, play paintball, or even have
a card tournament. No matter what event you choose
to have, it is very important that the event is
planned as well as can be.
For example, if you were planning a bowling party,
there are many steps you would take before you show
up at the bowling alley.
First, you should always make sure that your chapter is interested in the event. You can often help the chapter members become enthused by offering prizes for the winner of the event. Once your chapter is interested pick a date that most of your members can attend, be sure to also make sure that the bowling alley has lanes available that day. It often helps to make flyers for the members to take home so that their parents know what is going on. As the day of the event approaches, be sure to give reminder phone calls about a week before the event and then a follow up phone call two days before the event. Make sure that everyone has ride and knows what to bring as far as money or clothes are concerned. Now that the night of the event is here, because you have coordinated and planned every aspect of the event to the best of your ability, you can relax and have a great time with the rest of your chapter members. |
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Money Magic
Here's a good idea for those summer days where
the
whether is not so
inviting. Host a Magic: the Gathering, Halo, or other
game
tournament. Game tournaments are easy to organize
and fun to
participate in; Normally costing around $5 and if
cards
are provided cost of cards plus $5 Start by
advertising in the appropriate
place for
your tournament: a card shop for Magic, video game
store for Halo and
so forth. With school starting up this month, this is
a good time to
get back in touch with your friends from school for
some final fun
before summer ends. Advertise for around 2 weeks
then host the
tournament. A good idea for the host location is
your local Masonic
temple. Sell food to your now captive audience and
have fun playing
games and filling your pockets.
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Please take time to read the “News and
Views” link off the web site on a frequent
basis. You'll find out details about many
interesting things happening throughout Ohio.
I want to start out by giving a big THANK YOU to Brother Eddie Jones who now joins the ranks of PAST STATE MASTER COUNCILOR. He has traveled many miles this year helping to promote Ohio DeMolay and given the rising cost of gas this year; this is very much appreciated by the members of Ohio DeMolay. I would like to make a general thank you to all the State Officers this past year and wish them well in the future. We must now turn our attention to membership. Ohio DeMolay started the calendar year off great but we have been fading fast the past couple of months. The Chapters must ensure that the new initiates are turned into DeMolay International or we receive no credit for initiating the new members. (I’ve heard we have several who have been initiated and are not yet filed with DeMolay International.) Our new State Master Councilor will be challenging each DeMolay in Ohio to work to grow our organization. We need to respond. Congratulations to the winners of Conclave events and recipients of the Active and Honorary Legion of Honor. I would also like to give a special thank you to Dad Tilden and Dad Woodworth for their extra effort this year on behalf of Ohio DeMolay and our Conclave. Dad Woodworth has stepped down as Governor of the Second District and it is my privilege to announce his replacement is, Dad Ed Hampton. Dad Woodworth has built the strongest District in the State of Ohio during his tenure as Governor and I am happy to be able to say he will be continuing with Ohio DeMolay on the State Level. Thank you Dad Woodworth for your support of DeMolay in the Cleveland area. In DeMolay Service, Dad Shaw |
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Frank A. Marshall, the writer of the DeMolay ritual worked as a(n) _________. The First DeMolay to send me the answer will be sent a fabulous prize! |
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This publication is the Official Publication of Ohio
DeMolay operating under the authority of DeMolay
International, Founded by Frank S. Land, whose see
is in Kansas City, MO.
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Jacob E. Wrightsman
Ohio DeMolay
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