by T.J. Lange | Mar 29, 2019 | Centennial Celebration Moments
Four years AFTER the death of the Founder, Dad Frank S. Land, an historic moment for the Order of DeMolay took place on February 21, 1963 in Washington, D.C. Ten presiding officers of national and international Masonic Bodies signed a “Declaration of Principles” in...
by T.J. Lange | Mar 28, 2019 | DeMolay News, Developing DeMolay
Suits are one of the most expensive clothing items you’ll ever buy. Maintaining your suit is very important. A few simple steps will help extend the life and value of your suit. Though the lifespan of a suit varies according to how well it’s made and how often it’s...
by T.J. Lange | Mar 22, 2019 | Centennial Celebration Moments
What happened to the Order of DeMolay after the Founder put 40 great years into its service? Initially, the Supreme Council was thrown into a whirlwind just trying to figure out how to move forward. Dad Land’s trusted friend, Charlie Boyce, was asked to take charge...
by T.J. Lange | Mar 19, 2019 | 1919club, DeMolay News
Return to view other newsletters Opening The Pages of History Imagine opening an old book whose spine has broken due to frequent use. As you turn the pages, you realize that small cards and notes have covered many of them. Photographs even cover some. Each new page...
by T.J. Lange | Mar 15, 2019 | Centennial Celebration Moments
The headline in the December-January 1960 issue of The International DeMolay Cordon said it best: “Dad Land’s Death Is Shock To All.” Nobody expected it. His absence left a huge hole in an international fraternal organization where every major idea passed through...
by T.J. Lange | Mar 8, 2019 | Centennial Celebration Moments
The earliest DeMolay emblem was a shield and a single diagonal sword. It was abandoned quickly when “Dad” Frank S. Land realized he didn’t own a copyright for it, and therefore, anyone could manufacture and sell it. With the next emblem, in 1920, he licensed several...
by T.J. Lange | Mar 1, 2019 | Centennial Celebration Moments
Before he hired Louis Lower and started the Order of DeMolay, Frank S. Land had tried to copy the “Chicago Big Brother” program in Kansas City, matching young people up with business mentors, but it was not very successful. Either the business leader was too...
by T.J. Lange | Feb 22, 2019 | Uncategorized
“Dad” Land and his wife, Nell, were early adherents to a branch of Christianity that was rather controversial from its beginnings in 1875 in Boston, Massachusetts, known as the Church of Christ, Scientist. This non-trinitarian version of Christianity used the life of...
by T.J. Lange | Feb 21, 2019 | DeMolay News, Developing DeMolay
Need to bundle up because it’s cold outside? Is it sunny and you want to protect your neck? There’s no better way to stay warm and protect yourself than a scarf. In addition, scarves can add style to a bland outfit. There are many ways to wear a scarf and many...
by T.J. Lange | Feb 19, 2019 | Centennial Celebration Moments
Candor, Courtesy, and Customer Service The people who knew “Dad” Frank S. Land well always said that he was in private what he was in public. He never drank alcohol. He didn’t curse, or utter any kind of negative thought. He approached every problem with a...
