by T.J. Lange | Aug 19, 2018 | 1919club, DeMolay News
Return to view other newsletters 50th Anniversary Celebration During our Centennial year, it is fitting for us to look back on our 50th Anniversary celebration, and the men who worked to make it a success. During the run-up to the celebration, DeMolay assembled a...
by T.J. Lange | Aug 16, 2018 | Developing DeMolay
Understanding and following an event's dress code is important. Before you go, find out the dress code and follow it so that you can look like you belong at the event. You don't want to underdress or overdress. You want to be right there with everyone else. There is a...
by T.J. Lange | Aug 15, 2018 | Uncategorized
by T.J. Lange | Aug 14, 2018 | Centennial Celebration Moments
Centennial Celebration Moments # 7 When Our Cherished Traditions Were Merely Innovations The April 15th, 1919 meeting Minutes record a simple, but probably very significant, action. “Mr. Land discussed the general purpose and conduction of the chapter.” This is the...
by T.J. Lange | Aug 10, 2018 | Centennial Celebration Moments
Centennial Celebration Moments #6 Making Decisions In the Minutes of the first meeting on April 1st is this entry: “A committee of six… was appointed to meet with Mr. Land and decide the question of number of members to be allowed in the club.” We have all probably...
by T.J. Lange | Aug 10, 2018 | Developing DeMolay, Uncategorized
Mental health issues have recently been brought our attention, leading us to become more aware of how these issues can plague young men of DeMolay age. Because of this, developing an understanding of how to appropriately address and combat these issues can help your...
by T.J. Lange | Aug 3, 2018 | Centennial Celebration Moments
Centennial Celebration Moments #5 “The Eats Did Follow” The Rev. Herbert E. Duncan, writing in “Hi Dad!,” reports the story of the first time the original 9 members on February 19th met with Frank S. Land over ice cream sodas. He tells of their subsequent drop-in...
by T.J. Lange | Aug 2, 2018 | Developing DeMolay
It’s no secret that teenage boys often have issues with personal hygiene. However, just because you’re a teenager doesn’t mean you get a free pass on keeping yourself clean. Staying fresh and clean can help you make a good impression on the people you meet, and...
by T.J. Lange | Jul 27, 2018 | Centennial Celebration Moments
First impressions have a history of being responsible for many successes and many failures of individuals and institutions. A first impression is the immediate reaction in your brain that tells you whether something is appealing or repulsive. It is part of our...
by T.J. Lange | Jul 26, 2018 | Developing DeMolay
Picture this: you have a 12-year-old son and you want him to get out more and make some new friends. It’d be nice if he learned some valuable life skills while he’s at it, too. You grab a computer and start searching online for some local clubs, youth organizations,...