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.

Kingdom of DeMolay Online Magazine

FROM:         James C. Lamb, Executive Officer

RE:              JURISDICTIONAL OFFICERS

After receiving the final reports from the two CRC Committees that interviewed candidates on February 11^th, 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.

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 15^th, 2012 through April 30^th, 2012.  No Form 10’s will be considered for this campaign if postmarked after May 10^th, 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 1^st. 2012.

Spread the word of DeMolay throughout your Kingdom!

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

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.

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.

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