Brethren,
What an exciting month! It all started off in Upper Sandusky with the Wyandot County Fair. After spending more hours at the fair booth in the week than most people spend at their jobs I am pleased to say that the chapter did well and had a lot of fun. On the 16th I had the pleasure of Installing Brother Marc Chong as the Master Councilor of Linden Chapter and I look for him to be a strong leader for that Chapter. The very next day I had the pleasure of participating in the FIRST Installation of Van Wert Chapter. Brother Zach Reichert has been building that Chapter from the ground up and it is very exciting to see all of his hard work materializing. Ottawa Chapter is one in particular that is doing some exciting things; initiating 2 new members at each of their last two meetings. Sam is the Senior Councilor and is only 2 members away from earning his way to Winterfest. Remember guys that only 5 new members will get you a free trip to Winterfest in January. I next traveled to the Grand Order of Eastern Star and talked about the benefits of DeMolay. After the Banquet I made it over to the Third District for the Sweetheart Ball. One new young lady as the District Sweetheart, two new young ladies as Chapter Sweethearts, and a lot of excited DeMolays in the Third District. On the last day of the month I traveled all the way down to Ironton. Ironton is in such an interesting location that the State Senior Councilor went through West Virginia to get there because it was honestly faster. My fellow State Officer Bro. Andrew Mershon was installed as Master Councilor and I am looking for some good things to come out of that Chapter. The Most exciting thing this month was the confirmation of the Winterfest Location. Winterfest will be in Columbus this year at the Fort Rapids Indoor Water Park. Wait; did I just say Indoor Water Park? YES, Winterfest will be at an Indoor Water Park. This place is amazing! They have a 5,000 square foot arcade, 7 water slides, and a 1,000 Gallon Bucket that fills and dumps every 10 minutes. SEVEN WATER SLIDES!!! Take a look at www.fortrapids.c om click on Water Park, then features and take a look at the picture of the Black Out Pass. Ever wonder what it would feel like to get flushed down a toilet? You may just get the chance to find out.
See you all soon!
Fraternally,
Bro. Craig A. Loose
State Master Councilor

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Please take time to read the “News and Views” link off the web site on a frequent basis. You'll find out details about many interesting things happening throughout Ohio.

1. Some big changes are going to be happening in Ohio DeMolay soon when it comes to the Adult Leadership side. After a long an extensive search, I have found the person to lead our Ohio DeMolay Development Team. Dad Greg Kita has agreed to accept this responsibility. I will be working directly with the Ohio DeMolay Development Team and they will be working to help train and provide assistance for the Governors and Deputies around Ohio. This team will consist of around 5-7 individuals and there will be representatives from every part of the state on the team so there is a local representative who can be called upon to assist every District and Chapter. So if you District currently does not have Deputies, expect them to have them soon. If your District does not currently have Inspections, expect them to have them soon. If your Chapter needs help planning and running activities, expect help soon. Under the new structure, the Ohio DeMolay Development Team will report directly to me but they will be an available resource for every Governor, Deputy, and Chapter. The Governors will still lead the Districts but the Deputies are going to take a much bigger role and will be working closer with the local Chapters so the Governors can focus more on long term direction and growth.
2. Van Wert Chapter is officially operating. On September 17th, they held their first ever Installation of officers. I was fortunate enough to be able to make the event and the DeMolay’s were very excited but I was even more excited to see several adults on the sidelines to support the young men.
3. I hope to see everyone soon at the Fall Workshop. There are many informative sessions planned to help your Chapter to grow and prosper.
4. Winterfest is coming soon and the details will be released soon but right now while the price is going to be a little more ($135) there is going to be A LOT MORE fun available at our new location. Watch for information coming very soon!


In DeMolay Service,
Dad Shaw

This year has started with a massive success throughout the state. Every chapter is succeeding in whichever way possible especially through there activities. Now as state officers we have seen many activities outside of our home chapters however this month we bring a comment on a certain activity that took place at the chapter of Painesville. Annually this chapter hosts a pancake breakfast at “Better In Mentor Days” located in Mentor, Ohio. This is a massive success in that it builds unity and creates money for the chapter. Usually being steady pace it is a relaxing and easy fun filled day. However the pancake lovers were out early that bright morning and wanted there cakes and grits. A swarm of people came into the tent raging for there breakfast. Though this did not scare off any of the guys for through all the frenzy came out many of the precepts we speak of everyday. Comradeship though the teamwork that prevailed to get the job done, courtesy to keep our cool and still be polite through all the anger passing through the crowds at certain points, and cleanness for keeping our booth the neatest of them all. Also they were able to hand out quite a few petitions to visiting kids of the breakfast which made the day exceptionally worth the effort. We look forward to seeing many more of the precepts come to view throughout not only at chapter activities but the rest of the states and order of demo lay’s as well. Keep your eyes open you never know when one of us state officers might just stop in on you.

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This Months Question!

What DeMolay hall of famer joined the Marine Corps Reserve and spent 13 months in Vietnam as an artilleryman.
Hint: he doesn't knows all about Lays CHiPS

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