A high level of involvement and enthusiasm is far more important for success in demolay than any particular skill or ability. History demolay international celebrates its centennial year. The founder of the order of demolay, frank sherman dad land, was a lifelong freemason. The order of demolay is a characterbuilding and leadership development. The original nine members of demolay selected the name the order of demolay in honor of jacques demolay and what he stood for. A parents guide to the order of demolay georgia demolay. His name was jacques demolay or as they say in history books, james of molay. The demolay meeting opened on both degrees, made the service awards, and closed in regular form. Such a piece was brought to reality in vibrant colors by renowned midwest artist, aaron presler. A past potentate of ararat shrine temple and imperial potentate of the shrine in 195455, he was honored with the knight commander of the court of honor of the scottish rite and coroneted a 33 in 1925.
Over its one hundred year history, demolay has provided its members a number of different ways to participate. Many of us will never be confronted with a situation such as jacques demolay. Through planning fundraisers, community service opportunities, and fun events. In the formative days, when the history of the order was being made and not. The name comes from jacques demolay, the last grand master of the k. A masonic lodge confers the three masonic degrees of entered apprentice, fellowcraft or fellow craft, and master mason. Head librarian, andrew fearn, received the books on behalf of the library and thanked the chapter.
Demolays second principle, reverence for sacred things, teaches every member to honor his promises and to respect the religious beliefs of others, while keeping his own. Numerous and frequentlyupdated resource results are available from this search. Demolay international, founded in kansas city, missouri, in 1919, is an international fraternal. When you talk about tracing the origin of an organization which is controlling the destiny of the world, its obvious that you have to start at a period which would allow a. First printed in the mid1920s the members record book was like a minihandbook for new members to learn the history and customs of the order, and to track their progress toward a wellrounded character. Order of demolay materials, 19241982 collection contains one 53page book entitled, the gospel of demolay, a newspaper article from october 6, 1933 entitled, hoels team leads demolay contest, and a 31page written history of the joseph miller chapter of. There are many more and less real stories about him, but there is little certain information about his roots and life. It was the first time that many of the masons attending had ever seen a demolay meeting. See more ideas about freemasonry, masonic art and knights templar. The philosophy and principles to be embodied in the rituals of the demolay were crafted by frank land and closely mimicked the rituals of freemasonry. The life story of frank sherman land is the story of the order of demolay. Ohio demolay 614 8935965 po box 30447, gahanna, ohio 432300447. Lands order of demolay and millions of other books are available for.
The life of the man and the history of the order he created became as a single entity as the passing years blend into the present with the. The order of the squires of the round table was established in 1995 as a pledge for the international order of demolay. The rich also cry clairvoyantpsychic predictions about. In order to remember your preferences we need to set cookies so that this information can be called whenever you interact with a page is affected by your preferences. I am proud to be an honorary demolay legionnaire, and happily celebrate the 92nd traditional anniversary of the founding of the order of demolay in kansas city, missouri. Demolay is an inclusive organization that only asks of young men interested to believe in a higher being. More thanjust a fraternity pennsylvania demolays exclusive membership initiative campaign what sets demolay apart being a demolay means more than just belonging to fraternity or club. History has placed upon philip the fair of france the brand of cain for the murder of demolay and thousands of brave members of the order of the temple, of which demolay was the last grand master. See more ideas about freemasonry, knights templar and knight. Naming a boys order after demolay is like naming a shelter for battered women after jack the ripper, or a home for unwed mothers after serial killer ted bundy. One of the most useful publications printed by the order of demolay through the years was the members record book. Minute book of the order of demolay for boys special collections. Oclcs webjunction has pulled together information and resources to assist library staff as they consider how to handle coronavirus.
Softcover, edition, not stated, some wear to spine, owners name on first page, short tear to top of first page, light bumps to corners, otherwise a vg copy in brown, stapled wraps. By 1920 the order of demolay was growing in membership and in standing among the body of freemasonry. Ritual information page southern california jurisdiction. Reliable information about the coronavirus covid19 is available from the world health organization current situation, international travel. Basing its approach on timeless principles and handson experience, demolay opens doors for young men aged 12 to 21 by developing the civic awareness, personal responsibility and leadership skills so vitally needed in society today. The basic unit of freemasonry is the masonic lodge, which alone can make initiate a freemason. At the age of 21, demolay joined the order of knights templar. Demolay is open to young men between the ages of 12 and 21, with more than 1,000 chapters all around the world. Site preference cookies in order to provide you with a great experience on this site we provide the functionality to set your preferences for how this site runs when you use it.
The order of demolay was founded in 1919 in kansas city, missouri, by frank s. The purposes of demolay, membership, term planning, public relations, chapter operations, officers roles, advisors responsibilities, membership recruitment, activities, obligatory days, insurance, youth protection, appendant bodies, supreme council, international congress, leadership training conference, honors and awards, representative demolay, frank s. Demolay is a youth group dedicated to building the. The namesake of the order of demolay was born in vitrey, department of haute saone, france in the year 1244. Demolay is an organization dedicated to preparing young men to lead successful, happy, and productive lives. The history of demolay southern california jurisdiction. Though the templars history is controversial, demolay died cursing those who put him to death hardly a model of young christian. Thirtyone boys, all from the same high school, came to the scottish rite temple that night. A fraternal order for young men between 14 to 21 years of age. A past potentate of ararat shrine temple and imperial potentate of the shrine in 195455, he was honored with the knight commander of the court of honor of the scottish rite and coroneted a. If you check out the order of demolay website you can find the technical jibber jabber. Though little is known of his actual life and deeds except for his last years as grand master, he is one of the best known templars. Find out more information about demolays history and look back on our first. Demolay international is the premier youth organization for young men between 12 and 21, and develops leadership skills and good moral character.
It was established in 1850 by lawyer and educator rob morris, a noted freemason, but was only adopted and approved as an appendant body of the masonic fraternity in 1873. He ruled the order from april 20, 1292 and was its great reformer. Order of demolay through the years was the members record book. Overview of relationships between masonic organizations. Ohio demolay ohio demolay, tomorrows leaders today. So begins the reverend herbert ewing duncan, as he weaves together the biography of a remarkable man with the history of the creation and promotion of the order of demolay. Demolay combines this serious mission with a fun approach that builds important bonds of friendship among members in more than 1,000 chapters worldwide. Fidelity is the essence of every demolays promise to remain loyal to every other demolay. The order of demolay is for young men aged 12 to 21 for. The order of the eastern star is a masonic appendant body open to both men and women.
The order of demolay was founded in 1919 with nine members, most of whom lived near each other in. Step, sign, token in three separate movements and word are given by each active demolay including the m. Such lodges are controlled by a grand lodge with national or regional authority for all lodges within its territory. It had been active for 100 years and the majority of the items date back to the early 1900s. Chapter, order of demolay, open on the initiatory degree on the step of greeting, the sign of welcome, the token of brotherhood, and the word of emulation, demolay. March 24, 1919 was the day in history that launched the order of demolay. During the next few years, however, the date of march 18, the date in the past that had witnessed the death of jacques demolay, came to be more frequently used.
This site pledges its allegiance to demolay international of which frank s. Lot of 7 masonic mason freemason freemasonry lodge ritual master books etc. Allen county, indiana, on the letterhead of fort wayne chapter, order of demolay. The order is based on teachings from the bible, but is open to people of all religious beliefs. Through your help we can better nebraska demolay for the many youth that come to experience the gift of leadership and opprotunity that our organization provides. Land was very proud of the teachings of his craft and very well known globally for his work in freemasonry, even becoming imperial potentate of the shrine of north america. It is our policy to acquire personal information from users only by overt and voluntary means, only when it is in the interest of the user to provide it, and to utilize this information only for the purpose it was provided. Land and nine teenage youth, in kansas city, missouri with the goal of creating brotherhood among young men during their formative years. New listing kjv holy bible master reference red letter edition masonic heirloom 1964. Demolay handbook, published by the international supreme council order of demolay, k.
He was the 23rd and the last grand master of the order of the knights templar. Online shopping from a great selection at books store. Holograph minutes of meetings in printed demolay minute book. We meet on the 1st, 2nd, 3rd, and 4th sundays at 2pm at the norman masonic lodge. If you are willing, please donate using the button below. History of the order demolay international sought to have a benefiting piece of art commissioned in honor of the 75th anniversary of the founding of demolay.
Its mission is to allow young men from the ages of 9 through 12 to have an opportunity to participate in some of the fun activities with demolay, but not to be overwhelmed with the age differences and ritual work that is part of demolay. Social events such as formal dances organized by chapters are an important part of the demolay experience. Lists only members attending meetings, january 26, 1926 to november 14, 1933. Land, director of the masonic relief and employment bureau of the scottish rite of freemasonry.
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