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Winter Session 2012 Winter Session 2012 was held on Saturday, January 14, 2012 at Zamora Shrine in Birmingham. Members of Zamora Chapter and Twickenham-Milford spent the day learning new information, sharing brotherhood, and planning for the future of Alabama DeMolay. Past Dad Tom Paul of Twickenham-Milford Chapter was appointed Executive Officer for Alabama DeMolay by the DeMolay Grand Master Weldon Clampitte just one day before Winter Session. Longtime Executive Officer and past Grand Master Jim McGee retired. Past State Master Councilor of New Hampshire, Joe Meany, came to Winter Session to bring greetings from NH's SMC and EO and give Alabama DeMolay encouragement. State Master Councilor Forrest Buchanan presided at the day’s event. “It was great seeing everyone at Winter Session and we had a great turnout. I hope the brothers learned some things and had some fun, and will make plans to come to Conclave at the Alabama Masonic Youth Conference this summer. I hope to see you in your chapter sometime in the next six months. DeMolay teaches us to be successful, to be leaders and prepares us for later life. Go to your chapter meetings and share DeMolay with your friends and make your chapters grow. See you sometime soon home dogs!” Forrest said. State Senior Councilor Nicholas Johnson enjoyed Winter Session as well. “I am glad to see a lot of potential DeMolay Master Councilors at Winter Session and hope that they learned a lot. I wish to have at least three Representative DeMolay forms turned in by Conclave, and I wish everyone a Happy New Year and success for their term,” Nick said. For more information about Alabama DeMolay contact Executive Officer Tom Paul at 256-651-2802.
Alabama DeMolay Association Summer Newsletter 2011 The Alabama Masonic Youth Convention was held July 7-10 in Mobile at the ABBA Shrine Center. Forrest Buchanan of Twickenham-Milford Chapter of Huntsville was installed as State Master Councilor, and Nicholas Johnson, also of Twickenham-Milford Chapter was installed as State Senior Councilor. These two young men will lead the Alabama DeMolay Association for the next two years. Honors presented at the convention included the Chevalier Degree for Junior Past State Master Councilor Allen McGee and Past State Master Councilor 09-10 Alex Hood. The Representative DeMolay Award was presented to Wesley Scott of Twickenham-Milford Chapter in Huntsville. Alabama Grand Lodge Grand Master Ron Andress was named an honorary member of the DeMolay International Supreme Council. The convention was honored by the presence of Alabama Grand Lodge Grand Master Ron Andress, who is a Senior DeMolay and DeMolay International Legion of Honor holder. Grand Master Andress has been a tireless support for DeMolay during his term and the years prior. The young men from Huntsville and Mobile chapter competed in Ritual Competition. Nicholas Johnson was the winner for the Ceremony of Light, and Wesley Scott, also of Twickenham-Milford won the Flower Talk. These two categories are traveling trophies which the young men hold for one year. The 9:00 Interpolation team from Mobile of Jake Jones and Gareth Smith won first place in that competition. Nicholas Johnson won the trophy for 1st Preceptor, Eric Geitgey of Twickenham-Milford Chapter placed first for the 3rd Preceptor, Forrest Buchanan took home the trophy for 5th Preceptor, and Jake Jones of Mobile placed first for the 7th Preceptor. Nicholas Johnson came in first for the Magnificent Seven, and Wesley Scott won for Rookie of the Year. The joint DeMolay-Rainbow bowling competition was won by State Sweetheart Julia McGee. In his banquet speech State Master Councilor Forrest Buchanan quote the American poet Robert Frost’s famous poem The Road Less Traveled as the theme of his term. “Two Roads diverged in a wood…I took the one less traveled by, and that has made all the difference.” SMC Buchanan said as DeMolay, the young men already travel the road less traveled in life. He outlined his plans to boost Alabama DeMolay in the coming year as he encourages Alabama DeMolay to continue to grow and share DeMolay, to take the road less traveled. Alabama DeMolay Association Winter Newsletter 2011 The Alabama DeMolay Association met in Montgomery January 8th and 9th for Winter Session. Three new DeMolay members were inducted: James Coggins for H.C. Denton Chapter in Montgomery, Kyle Brakke and Wesley Scott for Twickenham-Milford Chapter in Huntsville. The DeMolay and advisors had information session led by State Master Councilor Allen McGee, State Senior Councilor Forrest Buchanan and others. The DeMolay camped out in the Scottish Rite building overnight and played video games. The session concluded Sunday after a breakfast and morning meeting, to allow everyone to return home before the winter storm which dumped almost a foot of snow on North Alabama. Twickenham-Milford chapter is holding a special installation of officers on Sunday, January 16th at 2; 00 pm at Helion Lodge in Huntsville. Members of the Birmingham Knights of St. Andrew’s will be the installing team for incoming Master Councilor Tyler Hughes. There will also be a majority service. Alabama DeMolay is hosting the DeMolay International Grand Master’s Leadership Conference on Saturday, January 22nd in Birmingham at the Clarion Hotel by the Birmingham Airport. This day long conference will include a fun night of games at a local amusement center. Contact your chapter Dad for more information. The Alabama DeMolay Association met in Montgomery January 8th and 9th for Winter Session. Three new DeMolay members were inducted: James Coggins for H.C. Denton Chapter in Montgomery, Kyle Brakke and Wesley Scott for Twickenham-Milford Chapter in Huntsville. The DeMolay and advisors had information session led by State Master Councilor Allen McGee, State Senior Councilor Forrest Buchanan and others. The DeMolay camped out in the Scottish Rite building overnight and played videogames. The session conluded Sunday aftger a breakfast and morning meeting, to allow everyone to return home before the winter storm which dumped almost a foot of snow on North Alabama. Alabama DeMolay Association Fall Newsletter 2010 The 2010 Alabama Masonic Youth Convention was held at the Birmingham Scottish Rite Center July 8-11, 2010. State Master Councilor Alex Hood presided on crutches, despite breaking his foot in two places just days before the Convention started. DeMolay from chapters in Mobile, Huntsville, and Birmingham attended the annual event. The young men of Alabama DeMolay participated in ritual competition, educational sessions such as membership, event planning and manners. The young people enjoyed pool swim time, bowling, Rainbow fun night with a Broadway musicals theme, and the installation dinner and dance that followed. The Birmingham Chapter was named Alabama DeMolay Chapter of the Year. Mobile Chapter took home the Spirit trophy for Conclave. Winners of the ritual competition included: Flower Talk- Nick Johnson Twickenham-Milford Chapter 9:00 Interpolation- Tyler Hughes and Forrest Buchanan, Twickenham-Milford Chapter Master Inquisitor -Nick Johnson, Twickenham-Milford Chapter 2nd and 4th Preceptors- Alex Hood, Twickenham-Milford Chapter 6th Preceptor- Allen McGee, Mobile Chapter The bowling trophy was won by Becca White, White Light Assembly #66 New officers were installed for 2010-2011. Phillip Allen McGee, son of Alabama DeMolay Executive Officer Jim McGee and Alabama Rainbow Supreme Deputy Kathy McGee was installed July 10th as the new State Master Councilor. Twickenham-Milford Chapter PMC and PSJC Forrest Buchanan was installed as State Senior Councilor. No State Junior Councilor was installed. The state officers were installed with new Alabama DeMolay collars created for the state. Julia McGee was crowned the new Alabama DeMolay state sweetheart, and past state sweetheart Julie Jackson Short was presented with her past state sweetheart pin. Dad Tom Paul was invested with a collar as a new Active member of the International Supreme Council. The collar, a loan from Dad Bud Wilson, belonged to Dad Harry C. Denton, who served as Alabama DeMolay Executive officer for many years. Dad Denton received the collar in 1965.
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Event Calendar Spring 2012 Relay for Life events Friday, May 18th Huntsville Relay for Life event, 7pm at John Hunt Park in Huntsville, AL. June 20-24 ISC Louisville, KY July 7th Masonic Day at Zamora Park, Trussville, AL July 2012 Alabama Masonic Youth Annual ConventionMonthly Chapter Meeting Dates
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