Oregon DeMolay 2012 Conclave

The Oregon DeMolay “Legends in the Making” Conclave

was held from Thursday, April 12th to Sunday, April 15th

At The Keizer Renaissance Inn.

See the Conclave 2012 page for a summary of events and pictures.

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Kingdom of DeMolay Online Magazine!

As the Kingdom of DeMolay continues build out and brings more and more DeMolay into this special world, the team at Boston Light wanted to provide everyone with a glimpse into the making of the Kingdom and where they see it going. They are hoping to put this online magazine out every month and eventually have it embedded on the Kingdom Website as well.  To view the magazine, just click on the link below and follow the instructions.

Kingdom of DeMolay Online Magazine

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Oregon DeMolay State Officer Announcements

TO:              ALL OREGON STATE COUNCIL CHAPTERS

FROM:         James C. Lamb, Executive Officer

RE:              JURISDICTIONAL OFFICERS

After receiving the final reports from the two CRC Committees that interviewed candidates on February 11th, I have elected to make the following appointment of 2012-2013 officers for the Jurisdiction of Oregon.

Bryan Chipman – State Master Councilor

Ryan Thornburgh – State Council Secretary

Shellby Wilkins  - State Sweetheart

Jennifer Chipman – State Princess

While each of these officers will be officially installed during the upcoming Conclave weekend in April, these appointments are effective immediately.

Please give our young leaders the support that they need to execute the duties of their offices and steer Oregon DeMolay towards new and exciting opportunities for success in the coming months.

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DJR Statewide Initiation

The annual DeMolay-Job’s Daughters-Rainbow statewide initiation was held on Saturday, March 3rd at the Salem Scottish Rite Center.  Five new members joined Oregon DeMolay, while Job’s Daughters had 4 and Rainbow welcomed 2 new members.  Members of Eugene, Mount Hood, Milwaukie, Pacific, Peninsula, Tigard, and Willamette took part in the degrees.  That night, they joined the Rainbow and Bethel girls at the talent show and dance!Congratulations to the new members to the Masonic family!

 

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Kingdom Of DeMolay Membership Contest

DeMolay International is proud to announce the KINGDOM OF DeMOLAY MEMBERSHIP CONTEST which shall commence on Tuesday, February 15th, 2012 and close on Monday, April 30th, 2012.   Your Kingdom needs you!

Prizes will be awarded in three (3) categories.

 BEST IN OVERALL GROWTH (Largest # of Initiates)

Initiate a minimum of seven (7) new members to qualify.

BEST IN NET GROWTH (Largest % of growth)

Increase the size of your Chapter by 20% to qualify.

TOP FIRST LINE SIGNER (Most new initiates)

Sign at least three (3) new members to qualify.

A custom limited edition Crown of Youth, a display case, and a framed medieval certificate worthy of your Chapter will be presented to each winning Chapter.  The top first line signer will gain free admission for him and his Chaperone to Session in Louisville as well as a framed medieval certificate.

All Form 10’s must be completed and submitted according to the Rules and Regulations of the Chapter.  The campaign commences on February 15th, 2012 through April 30th, 2012.  No Form 10’s will be considered for this campaign if postmarked after May 10th, 2012.

In the event of a tie, the tie will be broken in a traditionally knightly manner.  A committee of fair maidens shall determine the winner.

Just to add a little more excitement, we will give full credit for any new members brought in since February 1st. 2012.

Spread the word of DeMolay throughout your Kingdom!

Remember, the future of your Chapter is created in the present!

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State Master Councilor Reception

The 2012 SMC Reception & Ball was held on Saturday, February 11th, at the Portland Scottish Rite Center.  The fun started with the opening of the Silent Auction, followed by a Medieval Feast.

Around 200 people were in attendance, and representatives from several Masonic Orders congratulated the State Master Councilor and presented him with gifts.   Executive Officer Jim Lamb gave a presentation on the Kingdom of DeMolay online experience that will be launched later this year, and Mike Bishop, Past SMC and Past International Congress Secretary of DeMolay spoke of the vision of the DeMolay foundation.

Following the reception, the DeMolay, Rainbow, and Bethel members enjoyed a dance.

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Chapter Representatives Sought

In order to enhance and facilitate communications with the Chapters of the Oregon State Council, the State Master Councilor is looking for active DeMolays interested in acting as State Chapter Representatives.  In addition to improving communication between the State Council and their respective Chapters, the SMC would look to Chapter Representatives to serve on ritual teams and act as Conclave officers.

Ideally, a Chapter Representative would be at least 16 years old, a Past Master Councilor, and has completed all five of the Leadership Correspondence Courses.  However, the SMC will consider any candidate the Chapter feels would best represent their Chapter to the State Council.  It is the request of the SMC that during February each Chapter choose a Chapter Representative and to inform the SMC of their choice, so that these Representatives can be announced at the DJR statewide initiation on March 3rd.  Please also indicate whether the Chapter Representative will be attending DJR, and the annual Oregon DeMolay Conclave in April.

Please click here for more information.

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International Foundation Scholarships

Applications are available for the International DeMolay Foundation scholarship programs.  $800 Frank S. Land scholarships are available based on academic merit to active DeMolays.  $1,000 Grand Chapter of Royal Arch Masons scholarships are available to both active and senior DeMolays.  Applications are due April 1, 2012 at the DeMolay International office.  Click on this link to download the 2012 International Scholarship Application.

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