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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State Master Councilor Reception

This year’s SMC Reception & Ball will be held on Saturday, February 11th, 2012, at the Portland Scottish Rite Center, 709 SW 15th Avenue, Portland.  The fun starts at 5 pm, with the opening of the Silent Auction, followed by a Medieval Feast at 6:00 pm. 

The cost for dinner is only $5 per person, if pre-paid by February 5th, or $8 per person at the door.  Please RSVP to Susan Chipman at 541-948-4779, or  purchase tickets in advance from the Chipman Family. 

A Reception & Semi-Formal Dance will follow the dinner, and the silent auction will conclude at 8 pm.  SMC Reception Invite

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Last Chance Degrees

On Friday, December 30th, Oregon DeMolay performed the Initiatory and DeMolay Degrees as a last chance to join DeMolay in 2011. Three new members went through the degrees, and members from six chapters took part: Eugene, Milwaukie, Mt Hood, Pacific, Peninsula, and Tigard.
After the degrees, the boys joined some of the Grand Rainbow officers for a special ceremony, followed by dinner and dancing.
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2011/2012 Membership Incentive Plan

  There is still time to earn stuff by bringing in new members.  And earn awards not only with the Oregon DeMolay Membership Incentive Plan but ALSO with new DeMolay International Kingdom of DeMolay Recruiting Contest.  The same new members will get you credit for both plans!!  For the Oregon plan, between Conclave 2011 and Conclave 2012, every time an active DeMolay is first line signer for a new member, the first line signer will earn a valuable item.  Click on the following link for a list of prizes:   Membership Incentive Plan. 
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Honor’s Day 2011

On Sunday November 6th, Oregon DeMolay held  its annual Honor’s Day.  The Preceptory of Oregon conferred the Legion of Honor Degree for William K Clark Jr – PSCM and PIMC, Garth Edwards – PSMC, and Gregory Jenkins – Potentate of Al Kader Shrine.  MWB Richard A. Martin – Grand Master of Masons in Oregon, and MWB Ed Bousquet – Past Grand Master, were made Honorary Legion of Honor.  Following the Legion of Honor degree, SMC Bryan Chipman spoke about Frank Land to commemorate Founder’s Day, and performed the Ceremony of Light.  He was then presented with the Past Master Councilor Meritorious Service Award.  We thank all those who joined us in honoring these worthy brothers and Tigard Orenomah Lodge for hosting the event.

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Grand Master’s Class

On November 5th, Oregon DeMolay performed the Initiatory and DeMolay degrees in honor of the Grand Master of Ancient Free & Accepted Masons in Oregon, MWB Rich Martin.  The ceremonies were held at Tigard Orenomah Lodge.  Eight boys were initiated into five chapters – Pacific, Mt Hood, Milwaukie, Tigard-Orenomah, and Willamette.Thanks to all who attended and especially to those who took part in the Degrees.

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Shrine Food Caravan

On October 22nd & 23rd, Oregon DeMolay took part in the annual caravan to help the Shriner’s Hospital.  Thanks to all DeMolay members who showed up to load food from the caravan vehicles into the delivery trucks, and to the Shriners for letting us take part in this event.  Everyone had a fun time and enjoyed seeing the Rainbow girls and Job’s Daughters that came to help.

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SGIG Class held to honor Dad Gary Kuney

The Sovereign Grand Inspector General of the Scottish Rite in Oregon, Dad Gary Kuney, was honored at a Degree Class held on August 27, 2011. The Class was held at the downtown Portland Scottish Rite Temple, with a ritual class preceding the initiation.  DeMolay from four chapters were in attendance: Milwaukie, St Helens, Tigard-Orenomah, and Tioga. One new member received the initiatory degree and two received the DeMolay Degree.

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