Everyone Was a Ritual Expert

Continuing on last week's theme of the development of the Ritual, it is worthwhile to note the dates of the printing of each edition. 1919       1st Edition 1921 (?) 2nd Edition 1923 (?) 3rd Edition 1926      4th Edition 1930      5th Edition 1937      6th Edition...
Planning a Vacation (12/06/18)

Planning a Vacation (12/06/18)

We all enjoy going on vacation, but planning the vacation, well, that's no fun. You need to pay for it, figure out where you're going, who will take care of your pets, and when to make it work with your schedule. Following the steps below and reading the article will...

How The Ritual Has Changed

The "legend" of the DeMolay ritual is that it is virtually still the same as it was when written by Frank Marshall in 1919. But, how true is that statement? This is a public website, so we can't do an in depth analysis of our private ceremonies to answer that question...
Preparing for ACT/SAT (11/29/18)

Preparing for ACT/SAT (11/29/18)

Preparing for college can be daunting. From selecting the right school and academic program to paying for classes, books, housing, and food, there are lots of decisions to be made. On top of all that you have to take either the ACT or the SAT. Many times your score...

The First Awards for Service

At “Dad” Land’s urging, the Grand Council created several awards for Chapter service in March of 1929, and he sent these letters, below, to outline an entirely new awards program for DeMolay members. The first, for a Meritorious Service Award, looks suspiciously like...
The 1919 Club Newsletter – November 2018

The 1919 Club Newsletter – November 2018

Return to view other newsletters DeMolay Headquarters From iconic Masonic buildings to converted homes, a skyscraper, and even the Kansas City Federal Reserve Building, DeMolay has called several locations home since 1919. Our first home was the historic Kansas City...

The Grand Council – part 2

The first Annual Session of The Grand Council of the Order of DeMolay for Boys was held in Kansas City, Missouri at the Scottish Rite Temple on March 7, 1921 with Alexander G. Cochran presiding as Acting Grand Master Councilor. Eleven of the original thirteen members...

The Grand Council – part 1

Centennial Celebration Moments #19 The Grand Council – part 1 Within the first year of activity, Dad Land knew that his little club wasn’t just going to be a city-wide phenomenon, but a national sensation.  The Advisory Council of the DeMolay Council, or later, Kansas...