Conclave 2002

The Legion of Honor Investiture was conferred on Saturday morning in the new Athletic Complex at Capital University where Conclave was held. We were the first group ever outside of the University to use this facility. Dad Ian McBride was one of the candidates to receive this award as well as RW Bro Ron Winnett, Junior Grand Deacon of the Grand Lodge of Ohio. Both recipients were active DeMolay’s. Dad McBride was from James E McBride Chapter and Dad Winnett was from Aladdin Chapter. Dad McBride received his regalia from his wife Bannon. Special congrats go out to Bannon and Ian for their son who is due in about 2 weeks.

Congratulations go out to Bro John Clark IV who swept through and proved how good ritual can be. He was the recipient of many awards in ritual as well as some other fun activities. Bro Pete Scott joins him for his wonderful performance in the pool tournament. Keep it up you two.

Congratulations to Dad John "Muu" Bartley who was nominated and elected to serve as Grand Commander for the State Court of Chevaliers. Dad Ian McBride was elected to serve as Grand Commander in the West. The State Court of Chevaliers has made it their duty to serve as Judges for Conclave and State Ritual Competition every year. So look out, here we come.

I hope every one had a good time and I look forward to seeing everyone at Statewide Initiation being held at the Shrine Temple on the 24th of August.

Dad Eddie Reynolds
Grand Commander in the South
State Court of Chevaliers

Funnel Cakes

Bro John J Clark IV

Over the last few years the funnel cakes have been made by four advisors, standing over four large vats of boiling oil. Not very fun. This form of production posed many safety issues, and was not very efficient. As a solution, the chapter purchased one new, more technologically advanced funnel cake machine. The results from this change in strategy were astounding. Using half of the needed mix, half of the advisors need to man the machines, and being much more environmentally friendly, the new funnel cake machine has proved to be a very smart buy for the chapter. The success of the new machine and the hard work of the Chapter Sweetheart weren't the only factors that made the funnel cake sales such a great success. Many DeMolay's attended the event and devoted many hours to the booth, and special recognition goes out to Brother Timmy Dean. Timmy worked so continually and diligently that he was forced to take breaks. Appreciation also goes out to Brother Tom Burnett for his efforts in planning the event, Katy Knotts and Carly Myers for their hard work, and the Dads for their continued tolerance to all of us.

The Sweetheart Scoop

This summer has been great though! I’ve helped out a lot with the funnel cake booth and hung out with the guys a bunch. With this article I’d like to kind of relate what goes on from my point of view. I’ll try to write every month if I have time.

On the 4th of July, I worked with the DeMolay from Groveport for almost 18 hours. We made a killing and I lost my voice from selling glow necklaces. The fireworks were awesome and the rides were pretty cool and I think that everybody had a good time. It was so hot but nobody got hurt from it. We are smelled pretty bad and I’m sure we all just looked wonderful, but we all had a good time, and that’s what counts.

After the 4th, we had a day of rest and then jumped right back into it at the Car show! We had a bit of competition from a booth down the way but they had no chance after our funnel cake eating contest! A little girl practically buried herself in funnel cake and a man stuffed his face to win it! We had another one later in the day but it wasn’t as funny, except that the second place older man looked like a monkey when he was done. We didn’t earn quite as much I don’t think, but it was still a blast!

July 13th was a prospect party. We went and saw “Reign of Fire” at Easton and went to Scott’s house for a cook-out. The movie was great and there were a ton of prospects there! My brother included. We ate, played dodge ball and basketball and all the guys ganged up on me with waterguns!! I don’t think I had a dry anything on me, but it was fun.

All in all this month has been pretty awesome. I can’t wait to see what comes next. So, for now, I’ll leave it at that. look for the second issue of “The Sweetheart’s Scoop” next month.

Respectfully Submitted,
Katy Knotts, Groveport Chapter Sweetheart

Installation of Officers

Also honored at the installation was Dad Ted Eiselben, who received the Chevalier degree from Grand Commander Dad Jeff Rannebarger. The Chevalier award is the highest honor for distinguised DeMolay service within the gift of DeMolay International. Only one other honor, the Legion of Honor for outstanding leadership and service to humanity outranks this degree.

PMC Seth Foley made a beautiful presentation of the Ohio DeMolay Tribute to Motherhood. This presentation, first made my an Ohio Master Councilor on the occasion of his installation, is often given around the state at installations.

In lighter presentations, Bro Pete Scott was awarded the lifetime achievement award as TWIT. The Twit of the Term award is presented at each installation by Dad Close, who was unable to attend this installation. Dad Hess filled in to make this presentation.

Dad Hess was presented the DeMolay Medal of Appreciation by Dad Cohen. Matt Glass was named officer of the term by outgoing MC, John Clark. Numerous merit bars were also presented. After the installation, a reception was held downstairs, hosted by MC LaPenta's family. PMC Michael Cogley spun tunes (can you still say "spun tunes" when he's using a computer?) for all to listen to.

Conclave

Congratulations to our chapter Sweetheart, Miss Katie Knotts of Bethel 64.

Term Calendar

ARTICLES NEEDED

Do you have info you want to see published? send it to the Webmaster

Directions

From North:
I270 to SR 33 S (exit 46)
SR 33 to Hamilton Rd (SR 317)
Right on Hamilton Rd to Groveport Rd
Left on Groveport Rd to Salzgaber Rd
Right on Salzgaber to Toy Rd.

From South:
I270 to Alum Creek Dr (exit 49)
South on Alum Creek Dr to Groveport Rd
Left on Groveport Rd to Salzgaber Rd
Right on Salzgaber Rd to Toy Rd

PAST ISSUES OF OUR NEWSLETTER