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Hello, I am new to the site, I am Aldriech Quintero from Dumaguete City Chapter, (formerly known as Leon Kilat) Philippines.

God bless the purposes of DeMolay!.

Welcome, I want to be the first to welcome you the DeMolay Forum... lol. How long have you been in DeMolay in general? If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me.

Fraturanlly,

Brother Branden Dawson
PMC - Tacoma Chapter
Master Councilor - Puyallup Chapter
KoolBrezze2003@yahoo.com

www.freewebs.com/demolaydumaguete


Quote: "It's not how long you've been a DeMolay, it's how you handle yourself as a DeMolay and what have you done for yourself and for DeMolay..."


hehe....

- Louie Blake Sarmiento (proficient DeMolay)hehe

Once, DeMolay is one of the best
organizations in Dumaguete. We
went number one and on top back in
1970's. We handle most of the
activities around and we became the
only organization allowed to do
activities during the MArtial Law. We
did many things to the community. Yes,
they gave back love and appreciation
for DeMolay back in the 60's and 70's.
However, this one single mistake our
ancestors did - poeple's trust and
appreciation to DeMolay evaporated in
the 80's - vanished in the midst of
darkness. Nowadays, many
misinterpreted DeMolay as a suspended
organization in Silliman University
(Dumaguete City), an evil
organization, etc. Most of these
rumors were released by anti-masons
and those who tried to join DeMolay
but did not pass in the process of
becoming a DeMolay. Hearsays and
rumors, thus, few are interested and
many are scared to join DeMolay.
DeMolay is not a school or
college-based organization, it is a
community-based organization and we do
exist even if we are not registered in
a particular school. We have our own
establishment where we can handle our
meetings. We are not an evil
organization, infact, we teach good
moral virtues and ethics to our
members and make them better men,
future leaders, and citizens. DeMolay
is the most unique organization aside
from freemasonry since it is really
different from other groups.
Different? Yes, DeMolay is the best.
It is an organization sponsored by the
Freemasons. Freemasonry is the oldest
and largest organization in the world.
Examples of its members were Goerge
Washington, Abrahan Lincoln, and a
number of American Presidents,
patriots, and heroes were Freemasons.
In the Philippines - Jose Rizal,
Andres Bonifacion, emilio Aguinaldo,
Manuel Quezon, and 90% of Filipino
heroes and patriots were freemasons.
Freemasons is a breed of great men and
patriots that helped changed the world
into a better place to live. Like
Freemasonry we do things without
putting our names on publications.
Like freemasonry, we've been a breed
of good men and law abiding citizens.
Like freemasonry, we do our best until
we reach greatness. DeMolay was once
the most respected organization not
just in Dumaguete but around the
globe. Can we regain everything back?
Should we? Must we? What will be the
future of DeMolay if we base our group
by the achievements in the past? How
about making new achievements
nowadays? We must do new things to
regain public trust and appreciation
once again. Brethren, to regain the
legacy of Leon Kilat Chapter is not a
goal - to make a new legacy aside from
the achievements of Leon Kilat Chapter
can be a better goal. We should learn
from the mistakes in the past and make
sure not to repeat them. We should
watch our moves and actions since the
mistake of one member can be
misinterpreted and generalized as the
mistake of the group. In the future,
we will surrender the crown of youth
to future DeMolays with pride and
honor. That we became a part of it and
that we made it in the next generation
because we were open to change.

Brother Louie,

What a long, inspiring writing you have! Yes, I still remember the luster and golden years of Leon Kilat Chapter during the 1970's. I still remember the "Conclaves" I attended in your place. Those are the good, old days!

Though I am not an Expert in History:

I have not heard "Conclaves" held in Dumaguete City?

What year is that?

Following are the National Conclaves held in the Philippines from 1983 to the 2005. some of the details are a bit fuzzy, these entries are marked with *.

1983 1st National Conclave and Congress
BF Homes Parañaque

1986 2nd National Conclave and Congress
Lahug, Cebu

1988 3rd National Conclave and Congress
Toril, Davao

1991 4th National Conclave and Congress
CLSU, Muñoz, Nueva Ecija

1993 5th National Conclave and Congress
Baguio City

1995 6th National Conclave and Congress*
Laguna (?)

I have no info on the 7th and 9th
But I'm positive neither were held in
Dumaguete.

2005 9th National Conclave and Congress
Baguio City

I think 1995 6th National Conclave is at Tagaytay.

Then 2001 7th Natl. Conlave is in Los Baños, Laguna

2003 8th at Cagayan De Oro City.

2005 9th at Baguio City...

FYI.

Fraternally,

Bro. Ilad Remo, PMC

Bretheren Ilad and Nirdla,

You are doing your homework, very well. Go down to the years 1970's and 1960's. Remember, there are "Conclaves" during those years (not necessarily National Conclaves).

quote:

Originally posted by Pinoynabrodako:
Bretheren Ilad and Nirdla,

You are doing your homework, very well. Go down to the years 1970's and 1960's. Remember, there are "Conclaves" during those years (not necessarily National Conclaves).

If you would allow a younger DeMolay to hear your side of the story....I would be gladly to hear from your own personal experiences about past Philippine Conclaves you participated in...

Thanks.

Fraternally,

Bro. Ilad Remo, PMC

There are two kinds of Conclaves in the Philippines: National and Jurisdictional. National Conclaves only started in the 1980's.

Wats up bruhz my name is Galen MAck and im getting ready to cross is there anything i need to know before that?

Relax, enjoy, and listen.

Nothing will happen to you that would in any way embarrass you.

You will be among friends & brothers who you will remember for the rest of your life.

Thanx

Ron could u show me light
what does our crest mean

"The Shield Talk" was an open ceremony that is no longer included in the Monitor of Ceremonies:

~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*

My brothers, I stand before you at this sacred DeMolay altar so that I may explain to you the symbolism of the beautiful insignia of our Order.

The insignia was designed by the founder of our great Order, "Dad" Frank S. Land. He designed it as a pin and symbol that recognizes us as DeMolays. This emblem is to be worn only by DeMolays and their representatives. Every part of this insignia has a particular significance, and we as DeMolays should know them by heart.

The CROWN is symbolic of the Crown of Youth and constantly reminds a DeMolay of his obligations and the seven precepts of his Order: Filial Love, Reverence for Sacred Things, Courtesy, Comradeship, Fidelity, Cleanness and Patriotism.

The TEN PRECIOUS STONES of the crown honor our founder, Frank S. Land and the nine youths whose ties of friendship drew them together in the formation of the Order of DeMolay. The Red Rubies honor those who have passed away. Pearls represented those living members of the original nine DeMolays. When, as to every man, the final summons came for each one of this honored group, a red ruby took the place of a pearl.

The HELMET is emblematic of chivalry which we as DeMolays display through our Courtesy and respect for womanhood and without which there can be no fineness of character.

The CRESCENT is a sign of secrecy and constantly reminds DeMolays of their duty never to reveal the secrets of our Order or to betray the confidence of a friend.

The five-armed WHITE CROSS symbolizes the purity of your intentions to always remember the motto of the Order, "No DeMolay shall fail as a citizen, as a leader and as a man."

The CROSSED SWORDS denote justice, fortitude, and mercy. They symbolize the increasing warfare of DeMolays against arrogance, despotism, and intolerance.

The STARS surrounding the crescent are symbolic of hope and should always remind us of those obligations and duties which one brother of the Order owes to another.

Be sure to wear this insignia proudly, whether it be on a pin or a crest. Don't wear it any place where you would be ashamed to take your mother or your sister. Remember, in all humility, when you wear this emblem, you are representing and speaking for over three million other DeMolays scattered throughout the world, who cannot, for the moment, speak for themselves.

~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*

Obviously, you will learn more about the Order after you join.

Dad Ron Blaisdell

Brother Ron

Thank you for showing me the light of my future

how long did it take you to become a demolay
after the initation procees

There are two answers to that question, the legal and the practical.

From a legal perspective you are a DeMolay immediately, and will be recorded as such as soon as you are reported to Supreme Council on a "Form 10".

In a practical sense, it will really be as soon as you become fully acquainted with what being a DeMolay means, and become comfortable in it.

Whatever study you have given us from the outside, won't fully prepare you for being "inside".

Just like going to a new school, you will be getting used to the customs, and traditions of DeMolay for some period of time. How long ? That depends partly on you, and partly on how well you Chapter and your Brothers in your Chapter help you.

The best thing you can do to help yourself move along quickly is to decide to learn your Obligations, by heart, as soon as possible. It is your Obligations that make you a DeMolay, and knowing them is every DeMolay's irrefutable proof of his DeMolay status.

And learning them will help you get comfortable with what it means when you say "I am a DeMolay." Even if you are told you don't need to learn them, do it anyway, for yourself.

You can loose your wallet and your membership cards, but what is between your ears, is yours forever.

D.

TheNEWGUY1919,

When you are iniated. Obvisoulsy I dont know how that chapter is run that you might join. In ours we bring new members in both Degrees that very night. Iniatory Degree then the Demolay degree. Not that long when your performing the degrees it takes us about 1 1/2. And we have coffee cake after wards. you will learn so much going through it. You start out knowing little and you will gain more going through it but it will be explaind as you progress.

Hope this helps
Fraturnally,
Bro D, PMC, Marshal, FM. Lamp of Knowledge.

Thank you guy sooo much

what chapter are you with im going to cross through the Frank S. Land chapter in Kansas City Missouri

and do you guys wear letters or jackets to repreesent Demolay