Brethren of Ohio DeMolay,

This past month has been a busy one! It started off with a bang as the State Officers went off to Upper Sandusky for the State Officer Retreat. I can proudly say that the State Officers have been properly trained and are ready to assist YOU in whatever you need. ASK and you shall receive. The next weekend I took a trip up to Michigan DeMolay’s Summerfest (there version of Conclave) and would like to thank the brethren of Michigan for making me feel so welcome. I got the chance to visit Upper Sandusky Chapter for yet another wonderful Installation. But my real treat for the weekend came in North Baltimore, OH. Where Black Swamp Chapter had there FIRST EVER Installation! Brother JT Sharninghouse went in as Master Councilor in what was the culmination of years of hard work. We are all proud of the work that he has put in and will look for many good things to come out of Black Swamp. On the 21st I attended one of the most fun events of the month! Linden Chapter held their Annual Kickball Tournament where the DeMolays take on the Advisors and prospects. I am proud to say that the DeMolays beet the Old Men and kept our dignity. Ralph H. McMillan Chapter held there Installation on the 23rd and Brother Andrew Puterbaugh went in as Master Councilor. Andrew is already serving the State as the 3rd Preceptor. I hope that all of you, especially the 12 new DeMolays, enjoyed the Statewide Initiation. The members of the 4th (and 2nd) District did a wonderful job exemplifying the DeMolay Degree and I thank them for there hard work and dedication. State Paintball can be summarized in a few short words: Fun, Food, Fellowship, and Females. That’s right Brethren, the 4 F’s were present shouting the joys of DeMolay. I hope that everyone is proud of there battle scars and had a good time. I had the pleasure of celebrating my 7th Anniversary of my Membership in DeMolay. On August 28th, 1999 I joined DeMolay at a Statewide Initiation with more than twenty other Young Men. I had no idea that I would be standing here today only seven short years later. If you are wondering how you become State Master Councilor then listen up; Love DeMolay with all your heart and live the virtues it teaches. If you truly Love DeMolay then good things will happen! Good luck for this next month. God Bless Mother, God Bless Father, God Bless the Purposes of DeMolay!

Fraternally,

Bro. Craig A. Loose
State Master Councilor

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1. Black Swamp Chapter located at North Baltimore is officially operating. On August 20th, they held their first ever Installation of officers. Unfortunately, I could not make it (though I was on my way) as my van decided it was tired and stopped in the semi lane of the Pilot gas station at I-71 and SR36. Hopefully, it will be back on the road again soon.
2. The State Officers met as a group on the weekend of August 5th and planned out the specific details for all the events for the rest of the year. In addition, they assigned a State Officer to chair each event and will try to have information out on each event at least 6 weeks prior to the event.
3. Each Chapter needs to take a close look at the activities that they are holding. Are there enough activities to keep you active at the Chapter? Are they varied enough to keep different interested satisfied? Would your friend enjoy doing the activities that your Chapter is providing?

These are all questions that need to be answered at the individual Chapters since it does little good to get new members if you don’t have activities to keep them active. I say a good rule of thumb is: to have enough activities of varying interests that you will want to invite your friends to join so you get a chance to see them once in a while and so that they won’t be missing out on the fun you are having in DeMolay!

In DeMolay Service,
Dad Shaw

One of the activities that my chapter really liked was when we had a police officer come and talk to use. Actually he was a member of the S.W.A.T. team he had brought some of his weapons that they use and he showed them to the chapter. The reason why I think that this might be a good activity for chapters is because you get to see and touch some of the weapons that they bring. When he came for the Medina meeting he brought some guns, pepper spray, Taser gun, Billy club ext. But this is good because they talk to you about a lot of things that happen to them every day. They also tell you a lot about gun safety which a lot of people now a days really don’t know how to use them the right way and what to do if you ever come across a police officer in your home or a friends home.

Getting new membership is as easy 1-2-3.

1. Holla at your prospect

·  Your friends aren't going to know about DeMolay until you plant the seed

·  tell your friends stories about your experiences in DeMolay ( No text book answers, give him a story that he can relate to)
2. Hook them up

·  Give him an application

·  Don't take no for an answer but most of all don't be pushy
3. Bring um all down

·  Initiation

·  New Member Orientation

·  Give him something to be involved in
Those are the basic principles, which have been carried on through the generations.

This Months Question!

What person in the DeMolay hall of fame said he would have done the voice over work for the Ren and Stimpy song "happy happy joy joy" which was a parody of his work from the 1960s?
Hint: he was the snowman narrator of a beloved Christmas movie

Ohio DeMolay

Jacob E. Wrightsman