Considerable gratitude and credit is given to pennsylvania demolay for the preparation of this guide. Step, sign, token in three separate movements and word are given by each active demolay including the m. At some point, if we cut out too much of what makes demolay demolay, we may not have a demolay that we recognize or want in the future. Unlike the master councilor of a chapter, the illustrious knight commander remains seated when speaking, except when this ritual expressly requires him to rise. Which two state council offices do you seek, in order of preference. Demol ay n vermont conclave will be returning to the vermont grange center in brookfield, vt september 15.
Character development is the primary purpose of all demolay competitions. It is the public investiture and recognition with which demolay international honors its illustrious ones, not only for outstanding leadership in some field of endeavor, but also for service to god, to country and to humanity. A contestant may compete in no more than 3 contests, including 1 team contest. Pennsylvania demolays participation in the demolay. The ritual advisor should also have a copy of this edition for his or her use. After a prelude by the organist, the officers enter single file as follows. Demolay 4 hire members of the pilgrim chapter order of demolay have an ongoing demolay 4 hire fundraiser and are here to lend a hand. The squires have their own ritual work, which is designed to be easy to learn, and to teach moral lessons they can understand. Gord kimball and moe linkletter take a break from the action during the first day of convention atlantic 2004.
A ballot was taken on the following applicant, who was held over to the next. A prospective members guide to demolay florida demolay. Through the years, the activities of the knights have consisted of social and educational programs geared to older demolays, with a special emphasis on career planning and coed activities. This monitor of ceremonies of the order of demolay is the official standard for. Provide programming and support to pa chapters that will help them feel like they are a part of the international celebration, whether or not they can participate in a larger national event. Resources downloads page old massachusetts demolay.
They are in word format some are in pdf, therefore readable by any system. Demolay have been outlined in our ritual, and you should always try to live. The flower talk presents a societal ideal that, for some, may never be a reality. Initiatory or demolay degrees and at other ceremonies. The international order of the rainbow for girls iorg is a masonic youth service. In order to keep unreveled the secrets of freemasonry, these rituals can only be read by the possessors of the degree. File form 10s with international and state demolay offices within 10 days of initiation. This ritual of secret work of the order of demolay is the official standard for all ceremonial work of the order. No one is allowed to the special event until their ritual competition has been completed. Thank you for your interest in the order of demolay a fraternal leadership training. Washington demolay leaders ball february 18, 2018 state ritual practice upcoming events cont. You must be proficient in the ritual parts for any office you seek contact dad craig thornburgh if you have any questions.
It is an international youth organization founded on march 18, 1919, in kansas city missouri, by frank s. Demolay organization structure a local demolay organization is known as a chapter and is headed by the master councilor. The order of demolay is rich in tradition and history. Your ritual will be sent by email in the shortest possible time usually a few hours, sometimes a little more if its out of opening times. Introduction welcome, to the demolay international, chapter activity guide. The order of squires is an organization for young men that is an appendant body of demolay international. Ritual is the backbone of our order and every effort should be made to achieve the best possible delivery of each ritual part. Demolay chapter start up guide massachusetts demolay. Winners of local competitions, in ritual and sports, may compete for state championships, and.
The format for this meeting is very similar to meeting number two. It is not a part of the secret ritualistic work of the order. The order of demolay was started over 80 years ago in kansas city, missouri. That robe is for use by all officers in the ceremonies of. See sample letter in word format that can be modified for your use. The pilgrim chapter members are willing to work for you for donations to the chapter. In over 700 chapters throughout the united states, these young men have the opportunity to develop. Demolay members preparing a ritual part should consult appendix a for a thorough understanding of the meanings of the words and correct pronunciations. The following is the core order of ritual coor for adf high day rituals as approved in late 2006 by the adf clergy council.
The new york demolay office shall give due notice to all chapters at least 60 days prior to the date of such meeting. The order of demolay was founded in march 1919 in kansas city, missouri by a. We are met on this occasion for a purpose typical of the order of demolay and yet one unique in its activities. Demolay international, founded in kansas city, missouri, in 1919, is an international fraternal organization for young men ages 12 to 21. This article has been developed from an address presented to the executive councils of demolay of. A visiting knight must show his current membership cards for the order of demolay and the order of knighthood in order to be admitted. The organization was named after jacques demolay, the last grand master of the knights templar. Advisor training from very great rood, officers but most all its an awesome to rededicate and your chapter to the crffler of mom athena. Demolay, but not be overwhelmed with the large age differences and ritual work.
The ritual advisor should insure that all active members have a copy of the current edition of the demolay ritual, which is the 15th edition red cover. Land was very proud of the teachings of his craft and very well known globally for his work in freemasonry, even becoming imperial potentate of the shrine of north america. The following exposures of masonic ritual are provided in a cooperative effort between exmasons for jesus and ephesians 5. This monitor of ceremonies of the order of demolay is the official standard for all nonsecret ceremonial work of the order. Now you download a pdf document and print that out. This is not a complete rewrite of our current order of ritual, but rather a clarification of what were already doing, meant to answer the questions, just what ritual steps are the minimum necessary for a high day rite to be considered an adf ritual. The understanding by both members of the craft and the order demolay of what is expected from demolay cannot help but improve the relationship between the two organizations. After a prelude by the organist, the officers enter single file as. In those instances in which the chapter room or meeting hail impose physical limitations, the chapter may make the adjustments necessary, so long as. Friends, on behalf of chapter, order of demolay, we welcome you most cordially to this special occasion.
Everyone will have a much more enjoyable time if we all obey a few ground rules. A qualified person is an active demolay, in good standing, who has returned both degree proficiencies. Assemblies have other officers not specified in the ritual, such as historian. Maine demolay tours new brunswick in honor of atlantic canadas first demolay convention this century, some mainers on the way to the convention traveled new. It may not be out of place at this time to explain briefly the general purposes of our order, to whichonly young men between the ages of 12 and 21 years are eligible. To know and understand the history of the order of demolay, it is required that you know. Ritual degrees and ceremonials of the order of demolay. This ritual of secret work of the order of demolay is the official standard for. The mosaic book of the american adoptive rite, 1855. The organization was named after jacques demolay, the last grand master of the knights templar, who was burned at the. Chapter, order of demolay, open on the initiatory degree on the step of greeting, the sign of welcome, the token of brotherhood, and the word of emulation, demolay. The premier youth organization dedicated to teaching young men to be better persons and leaders.
Many of our members no longer live in a traditional family situation. Public chapter opening and closing demolay international. A ballot was taken on the following applicants, all of whom were elected. This monitor of ceremonies of the order of demolay is the official standard for all nonsecret. Demolay was incorporated in the 1990s and is classified by the irs as a. In those instances in which the chapter room or meeting hail impose physical. Ritual degrees and ceremonials of the order of demolay order of demolay on.
The ritual of the order of demolay is truly what sets it apart from other youth groups. The inquisitors confer in silence for a few moments, examining their documents. The ritual is a series of ceremonies, each of which has a symbolic meaning intended to inspire the young men who belong to the organization to be better citizens, better friends and better men. Masonic rituals for women, complete with the verbatim degree lectures and the secret work albert pike, n. It presumes the existence of ideal conditions for the presentation of the work. Land, director of the masonic relief and employment bureau of the scottish rite of freemasonry. The goal of the squires is to allow boys between the ages of nine and twelve an opportunity to participate in some of the fun activities of demolay, but not be overwhelmed with the large age differences and ritual work that is part of demolay.
Exmasons for jesus is a fellowship organization of men and women who have left the masonic lodge and appendant bodies, such as the order of the eastern star, jobs daughters, the order of rainbow for girls and the order of. Demolay is a character building organization for young men who are 12 to 21 years of age. Our statutes prohibit behavior likely to bring disrespect upon the. We will have a weekend of sport, fun, brotherhood and food. The uniform robe adopted by demolay international for use by chapter officers is a black cape lined with red with the demolay emblem on the wearers right breast. Less impressive and in my mind less convenient cant keep a bunch of printed out sheets of paper in your pocket very easily during a meeting but far. New york demolay draft standard operating procedures. The congress, with the approval of the congress advisor, may call special meetings of the congress. Demolay is the largest youth fraternity in the world. Convention chatter 2004 1 eos as pleased as they look.
The order of demolay offers a young man opportunities to gain valuable experience. Appendix b contains a program of selected music titles. O ritual e as prticas capitulares nos oferecem, como j foi citado, um caminho a ser seguido, uma luz, uma direo, mas cabe a cada demolay, individualmente, buscar a verdadeira aplicao desses ensinamentos no seu dia a dia, sem a qual no teremos como mostrar a. Attendance a any active member of the order of demolay, any demolay holding a majority. The flower talk is an open ceremony that has been traditionally used following induction into the order of demolay, at installations, and other appropriate public functions to highlight the virtue of filial love. Chapter advisor, ritual advisor, scribe financial advisor, membership advisor, registration entitles an advisor to receive demolay publications, deduct appropriate expenses as an advisor from their income taxes demolay is a 501c3 charitable corporation and most importantly, it ensures that an advisor is covered under demolay insurance. September 27, 1919 november 8, 1919 march 24, 1919 march 18, 1919. The chapter league advisor, chairman, or ritual advisor, by signing, certifies that the individuals named above is qualified to compete in the contests checked.
Please give your encouragement and support to all participants. The order of knighthood made its debut in 1946, when its ritual was exemplified before the grand council, now known as demolay internationals supreme council. The order of demolay was founded in 1919 in kansas city, missouri, by frank s. If there is a demolay emblem on the altar cloth, it should be on the west side. Demolay organization structure olympia chapter order of. New york state chapter, order of demolay constitution. Offer a comprehensive mentoringorientation program to all new demolays for retention purposes. Social, communication, ritual, leader training, etc. A commitment to quality is our greatest asset to achieving success in our membership efforts. Game forfeitures may be recommended by officials andor staff to deter potential situations. This chapter, under charter or letters temporary from demolay international known as chapter of the order of demolay, shall be governed first by the bylaws and the rules and regulations of demolay international, and second, by the following bylaws.
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