A. While at the 250th Anniversary of St. Patricks Lodge in Johnstown, NY, Grand Master and Dad Jeffrey Williamson and Deputy Grand Master and Dad Charles Catapano were shown this
banner from an old chapter.
B. So...it is passed on the State Master Councilor Kevin Bartels and Deputy State Master Councilor Peter Stokke
C. And...it now resides in our DeMolay Headquarters in Utica, NY.
Many Thanks to St. Patricks Lodge for this gift.
Camp DeMolay is the Way
Over 30 DeMolays, Sweethearts, Advisors, and parents from Meridian Sun, Ridge Council, Rochester and Trinity Chapters converge on Camp DeMolay in Sodus Point NY, What a great weekend of fun and fellowship for everyone who attended. A big THANK YOU to Rochester Chapter and especially Chapter Advisor John Truebger for hosting the event that brought the Chapters in Lakes Region together for the first time in a long time. DeMolays and Sweethearts discussed plans for future events and Advisors shared memories and discussed the future of Lakes Region as well. Friendships and bonds created in the DeMolay tradition. Those attending look forward to the next Region event.
9-11 Remembered
Brothers Josh Griffin, Kevin Bartels, Peter Stokke and International Congress Secretary
Gabriel H. Jones-Gallardo paid their respects at the
National Fallen Firefighters Memorial in Emmitsburg, MD to Senior DeMolay Michael Haub.
NY DeMolay was also welcomed at a remembrance in Pittsburgh, Pa
Masonic Youth Receives Warm Welcome at Commandery
Special Thanks to Dad
Sir Knight and Dad Fredrick A. Beitter
Now Past Grand Commander and
Sir Knight and Dad Richard Kerimoglu, Grand Commander for their generous invitation to their Conclave and "Red, White and Blue" dinner.
Friend to a Friend
This monument is well known to many.
Members of DeMolay took the time to stop at this representation of Brotherhood to pause...and remember a friend.
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The Mid Atlantic Tournament of Champions better known as
DeMolays from Pennsylvania, Delaware, Virginia, Nations Capital, New Jersey, New York, Maryland converged in Gettysburg, Pa for Ritual Competition.
Brother Phillip Hurkala and Josh Griffin were winners, with Brothers Austin Altman and Sam Levin as competitors. State Master Councilor Kevin Bartels and Deputy State Master Councilor Peter Stokke were there to root for the home team.
President Abraham Lincoln
stopped by to wish us well
NY DeMolay in Texas
Region Master Councilor Austin Altman felt an attachment to the DeMolay in Texas who lost his Law Enforcement Dad in a shooting. He gathered hundreds of well wishes on a card and he (and his Mom) drove to Texas to Black Gold Chapter and personally delivered these messages.
DeMolay Brotherhood knows no borders
Austin " Mom? While we are in Texas, can we visit another DeMolay Chapter?"
Mom "Ok..let's look one up. Here is one in Waco"
Many thanks to the DeMolays and Advisors of Waco Chapter who welcomed Team Altman from NY.
Hold it...is that Pizza? In TEXAS?
What will they think of next?
And....the 12 year Membership Program is in full swing
Mr. (Senior DeMolay) and Mrs. John Muller welcomed
