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Keep Moving Forward. April, 2008 |
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From The Station In The East... |
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by Eric Small, SMC |
Hello Ohio DeMolay and welcome to April. It's starting to get warm again, and that's what reminds me that ODLE is on its way. Ohio DeMolay Leaders of Excellence is Ohio DeMolay's premier leadership camp. Taking place Memorial Day weekend, it will give you all the tools you need to make your Chapter, District and Ohio DeMolay succeed.
Membership programs, fundraisers, event planning; these are just a few of the lessons you'll take back from ODLE. Most importantly the brothers you meet at ODLE will build lasting friendships that extend through your years in DeMolay and beyond. I know this will be my 4th year as a camper at ODLE and the lessons I learn will extend well beyond Conclave of this year and into the years of manhood. I'm looking forward to seeing you all at ODLE this year.
Click here to pick up your application.
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Overnight Initiation & DeMolay Olympics |
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Just Announced!! |
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A brand new event for Ohio DeMolay
Friday, June 13 - Saturday, June 14
Craftsman Park, Akron
We will be doing an initiation of new Brothers on Friday night. The DeMolay Degree will be performed outside, at midnight, in the park's ampitheater. We're staying overnight in cabins at the park. On Saturday, we'll be holding the inaugural DeMolay Olympics.
The Olympics will consist of four-person teams competing in events like: Five-legged race, egg relay, water balloon launch, Jello Snarf, and many, many others. Prizes for the winners!
$15 for DeMolays and Advisors for Friday night
Includes Friday pizza and lodging, plus Saturday breakfast and lunch.
$10 for guests joining on Saturday.
Price includes all Olympic events plus lunch.
Candidates and first-line signers attend free!
First-line signers get a $10 Best Buy gift card!
Our goal is 30 new Brothers
Let's send Ohio's delegation to DeMolay International on a great high note!! We will again be the #1 jurisdiction in the world!!
Reservations are due by June 9th to
Registration is needed for both overnight and Saturday guests. |
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Ohio Freemasonry's Bicentennial |
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Join us as we support our Advisors |
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When: Saturday, June 21st, 2008
Where: Columbus
What: DeMolay will be marching in Ohio Freemasonry's Bicentennial parade
We will be gathering on Saturday morning and marching down High Street from the Arena to the Statehouse as part of the 200th Anniversary Parade. There'll be a rededication of the Statehouse cornerstone. Afterwards, we'll head to the Ohio Historical Society's Ohio Village for lunch. They're also planning an 1860's-style baseball game.
It's estimated that 20,000 Masons will be participating, and the Grand Master, who is a Senior DeMolay, has asked the entire Masonic family to participate.
We want every Chapter to be represented.
We want to show our Masonic friends that DeMolay is alive and well, and we need you to help.
You'll be marching alongside your Chapter members and advisors. Bring your Chapter Banner, and designate one of the members to carry it. Please send Dad Lowe an email and let him know how many from your Chapter will be participating. The Grand Lodge needs the registration so that we have enough transportation to get us where we need to be.
If demand exists, we'll make arrangements for overnight accommodations on Friday night. Please let us know with your registration, and we'll get back to you as soon as we know.
Registrations are due May 1, 2008
Dad Justin Lowe, 5842 Vandeleur Pl, Dublin, Oh 43016 jlowe18@columbus.rr.com
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Looking Ahead |
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Thank you for your applications to be a part of next year's Ohio State Council. Those selected to serve as State Officers will be notified in a few weeks' time. | |
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Upcoming Events |
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State Dodgeball Day
April 19, 2008
Perry Field House @ BGSU
801 N. Mercer Road, Bowling Green, OH 43403
Price: $10.00 per person Registration begins at 11:00 and the games start at noon.
This is an adjudicated, regulation Dodgeball with teams of five.
Contact Tim Williams with questions: 419.708.6889
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State Master Councilor Reception
& Tadmor Youth Dance
May 10, 2008 - Tadmor Shrine
3000 Krebs Drive, Akron, OH 44319
Price: $15 for dinner and dance. $5 for dance only.
Reception begins at 5:00. 6th District Chevalier Investiture to follow.
Youth Dance from 8:00 - 11:00.
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Conclave 2008
July 17 - 20, Akron/Canton
This year's Conclave will be like no other in our history. Friday morning we'll head to the Pro Football Hall of Fame. Friday night is "DeMolay Night" with the Akron Aeros. We'll be presenting all 50 state flags and throwing out the first pitch to start the game. It's going to be a once-in-a-lifetime experience.
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MARK AUGUST 2nd ON YOUR CALENDAR.
This will be the Ohio DeMolay Hall of Fame Induction for past Ohio Executive Officer Dad Gene Loose and a reception for the Grand Master of DeMolay International who at that time will be past Ohio Executive Officer Dad C. Michael Watson. The event is being held at Cherry Valley Lodge in Newark. Registration forms will be available soon.
The Reception will cost $30 for adults and $20 for Active DeMolays. | |
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DeMolay Calendar |
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Upcoming events
April 19 - State Dodgeball, Bowling Green State University
May 10 - SMC Reception & Tadmor Youth Dance, Akron May 18 - State Devotional Day, Ohio Masonic Home, Springfield
May 23-26 - Ohio DeMolay Leaders of Excellence (ODLE), Akron
June 13-14 - Overnight Initiation and DeMolay Olympics, Akron
June 21 - Ohio Freemasonry's 200th anniversary celebration
July 17-20 - Conclave, Canton
August 2 - Grand Master Watson's Reception, Ohio Hall of Fame Banquet | |
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Please send all updates and info to Dad Justin Lowe, jlowe18@columbus.rr.com.
If you have any pictures from this year's DeMolay events that you'd like to share, please contact Dad Ken Cohen, our webmaster. |
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