The Cornerstone for Our Next Generation

The Grand Commander Frankly Speaking

DID you ever think about all of the airplanes that take off and land safely every day? Thousands of flights, 
every day, depart with hundreds of thousands of passengers and land safely in airports all over the world.  
We never hear about any of those flights. 
Yet, when one of those flights fails to land safely, when an airplane crashes and burns, when one pilot 
fails to observe all of the rules, we hear about it immediately on the television and read about it in the 
papers. The entire nation and the world are consumed in the error made or the misjudgment of the airline 
crew or the failure of the equipment.
Today, our nations youth is in the same situation as those airplanes.  We do not hear about the millions of 
good, productive young people who contribute to the well-being of this nation. Those who work hard and 
follow the rules. Those who go to school, work at decent jobs, help around the home, obey their parents, 
belong to school groups that assist their community-those who take off and land safely. We only hear 
about the young people in gangs and those who are in the drug scene.  Our media almost thrives on the 
stories of the young people who crash and burn and hurt others.
Our Southern Jurisdiction has always promoted those young people who take off and land safely.  In 1919, 
in Kansas City, a Scottish Rite Mason took the time to help a teenager get an after-school job. Through 
that young man, the Scottish Rite Mason gathered other boys and helped organize a baseball team 
sponsored by the Valley of Kansas City. That baseball team grew and expanded its horizons and became a 
boys club, and that club became the International Order of DeMolay. The largest fraternal service 
organization for young men in the world started because one man helped one boy.  This year, DeMolay 
celebrates its 75th anniversary. As Grand Commander, I am proud to dedicate this issue of the Scottish 
Rite Journal to an organization that promotes ideals and precepts founded in the Scottish Rite tradition.
Ill\ Brother Frank Sherman Land, 33 , was the Scottish Rite Mason who helped Louis Lower get that job 
in 1919.  Frank Land recruited Frank Marshal, a noted Kansas City newspaperman and one of the most 
outstanding Scottish Rite ritualists of the day, to write the Ritual of DeMolay.  Understandably, the hero of 
the young mens organization was Jacques DeMolay, the martyr of the Scottish Rites Twenty-ninth and 
Thirtieth Degrees. Frank Marshal was able to use many Scottish Rite Ritual ideas in writing the Degree 
work of the Order of DeMolay. Also, Frank Land used the Scottish Rites organizational structure as the 
guide in organizing the governing body of the Order of DeMolay, the International Supreme Council. 
That body, to which I proudly belong, is composed of Active, Deputy, Emeritus, and Honorary 
members-all of whom are Master Masons.
Originally, many DeMolay Chapters were sponsored by Scottish Rite Bodies; today, many still are. All 
DeMolay Chapters must be sponsored by a recognized group of Master Masons. All DeMolay Chapters 
must have Master Masons on their Advisory Councils in leadership roles. A recent survey showed that 
over 150 Senior DeMolays are the elected heads of one of the four Bodies in Valleys in our Southern 
Jurisdiction. Three Past Grand Masters of the International Supreme Council of DeMolay now serve as 
Sovereign Grand Inspectors General or Deputies for Scottish Rite: Ill\ Thomas C. Raum, of Kansas (see 
page 45); Ill\ Robert F. Hannon, of Arizona; and Ill\ David J. Morgan, of Nevada.  Though it is impossible 
to cite an accurate figure, thousands of members of DeMolay have joined Masonry and Scottish Rite and 
become leaders in their Masonic community.
Many men have been touched by DeMolays influence through the years.  Civic leaders, elected officials, 
governors, state legislators, Congressmen, Senators, and now the first Senior DeMolay President-a Past 
Master Councilor of his local DeMolay Chapter in Arkansas.
The Southern Jurisdiction continues to assist the Order of DeMolay with special projects such as the 
Youth Protection Program that many other youth groups are now utilizing. This program helps teach 
young people about the hazards of drug and alcohol abuse, child abuse, and other challenges that confront 
them today. The Paul R. Kach Scottish Rite Essay Contest has spotlighted young DeMolays who think 
intently about our world and the future. Our Scottish Rite support, through the administrative and 
financial aspects of DeMolay, allows the leadership and staff of DeMolay to continue their work with 
young men. In addition, many of our Valleys give support through financial aid and through the work of 
many adult volunteers who serve as Advisors.
Scottish Rite laid that first cornerstone for our next generation in Kansas City, Missouri, in 1919.  Every 
day we work with our DeMolay youth, we lay another cornerstone for the future.  One Scottish Rite Mason 
who helped one young man-what a cornerstone was laid that day for today and for tomorrow!   s

Sovereign Grand Commander

DeMolay Fast Facts

Did you know that . . .

DeMolay, an organization for young men 13 to 21 years of age, was started 75 years ago in Kansas City, 
Missouri, and is based upon the lessons and values of Freemasonry?
Since its founding in 1919, over one million young men have passed through the portals of DeMolay?
Today, DeMolay still teaches the same seven precepts or basic life principles upon which DeMolay 
members should base their lives: Filial love (love of parents), reverence for sacred things, courtesy, 
comradeship, fidelity (faithfulness), cleanness, and patriotism?
DeMolay is located in ten countries, including the United States, Canada, Brazil, Australia, Germany, 
Panama, Japan, Colombia, Philippines, and Bolivia?  Interest for starting DeMolay has been expressed by 
leaders from Peru, Israel, India, Ireland, Italy, Norway, and France?  And, that DeMolay is the worlds 
largest fraternity for young men in their teens?
DeMolay has a Hall of Fame (see page 51) recognizing outstanding Senior DeMolays including President 
Bill Clinton, John Wayne, Walt Disney, Bob Mathias, Walter Cronkite, U.S. astronauts, senators, 
governors, and other leaders in government, sports and entertainment?
In the United States alone, there are nearly 1,000 DeMolay Chapters with membership totalling 30,000, 
and an adult leadership work force of approximately 6,000?
The International Supreme Council, in conjunction with the Southern Jurisdiction Scottish Rite, annually 
sponsors an essay contest in the United States, which has a patriotic or governmental theme?
The DeMolay video "Taking Control" talks to young people about their lives and the need to fight 
negative peer pressure and resist the temptations that many young people face today and that it is utilized 
by schools, police departments, church groups, and other organizations?
DeMolay has implemented an adult volunteer screening process at all levels of its organization to ensure 
that its young men are safe and secure in the DeMolay environment?
Over 30 Past Grand Masters of Grand Lodges are currently serving on the International Supreme 
Council?
The new DeMolay Youth Protection program, designed to "talk straight" to young people and adults about 
the hazards of child, alcohol, and drug abuse is being implemented throughout the country?
Each year DeMolay jurisdictions and regions throughout the country hold weeklong conferences to train 
hundreds of young men how to be better Chapter leaders, learning such skills as working with people, 
time management, managing finances, etc?
The International DeMolay Alumni Association has over 5,000 members throughout the world and more 
than 30 state and community Alumni Associations have been chartered?  And, that the life membership 
fee is now only $100?
DeMolays national training programs for adults and youths have been expanded to include video 
programs teaching effective management and administration of a Chapter, program planning, and 
membership recruitment?
The DeMolay Service and Leadership Center houses a museum and library containing DeMolay 
memorabilia and historical documents?
DeMolay has developed a risk management program for use by its Chapter leaders, which includes a Risk 
Management Guide, a yearly insurance update, and an educational video?
The Order of DeMolay has strict financial controls, is operating in the black, and absolutely makes each 
penny count?
These are just a few of the facts about this great fraternity. They underline DeMolay today as one of the 
world's finest youth organizations!

Dale V. Sandstrom
is Deputy Grand Master of the Order of DeMolay, Grand Orator of the Grand Lodge of North Dakota, and 
a member of the Bismarck/Mandan S. R. Bodies. A Justice of the Supreme Court of North Dakota, Bro\ 
Sandstrom previously served as Assistant Attorney General, as a member of the Governor's cabinet, and as 
President of the North Dakota Public Service Commission.

Timeless Lessons

For 75 years, DeMolay has provided one of the best opportunities a young man can have to better both 
himself and the world.

David W. Hendricks
DeMolay International Master Councilor
2648 N. Robert Walter Place
Arlington, Virginia  22207

Over the last seventy-five years, the International Order of DeMolay has provided young men with the 
opportunity to become better young men by working with and learning from their peers as well as the men 
that serve as DeMolay Advisors. Even though times have changed (and society along with it), the Order 
still provides that opportunity, still strives to build the leaders of tomorrow, and still works to make a 
positive impact on the community.
DeMolay has always worked to allow the young men of the fraternity to realize their dreams, set and 
achieve goals, find direction, and become leaders in the community. DeMolay provides a positive and 
comfortable environment for the young men to develop the skills they need to become better young men 
and to learn the lessons that the Order teaches. Through a combination of hard work and fun, the 
members of DeMolay develop a bond that can only be found in a fraternity. This bond is developed when 
young men with common goals, shared experiences, and similar beliefs work and spend time together. 
Therefore, within this environment of fraternalism, the necessary support is available for the DeMolays to 
work towards their goals, allow themselves to realize their dreams, and become whatever they wish to 
become.
The lessons taught are lessons that not only make each DeMolay a better member of the organization, but 
also make him a better member of society. Through the lessons of fidelity and toleration, a DeMolay 
learns loyalty to ideals and an understanding of differences. Through the ideals of patriotism, cleanliness, 
courtesy, and love of parents, the young man is instilled with a love of country, the realization that he 
must always strive to be a good 
citizen, an understanding of the cleanliness of the  mind as well as the body, courtesy towards all, and 
devotion to his parents and family. The lessons then become part of the young mans daily life, thus 
allowing him to become a better man and a positive as well as a contributing member of society.
The values and goals of DeMolay are timeless. Today, they continue to stand, making an impact that is 
positive on society and upon the young men who will soon become the leaders of our schools, government, 
business, and military. As an order, DeMolay has stood for what is right and good in the world in the face 
of adversity and the changing views of society. Though seventy-five years have passed since the order first 
began, DeMolay still provides one of the best opportunities a young man can have to better himself and 
the world. Young men of today need a variety of positive influences in their lives, such as good role 
models, values, fraternalism, and a sense that any goal is achievable through hard work, steady 
concentration and, most of all, a strong belief in ones abilities. The Order of DeMolay makes all that 
possible for thousands of its members every day.
DeMolay has made a difference in my life. Do you know a young man who might benefit from the 
DeMolay experience? If so, please send me his name and address, and I will see that all the appropriate 
information is sent to him. I thank you for this service-and hell thank you, too!    s

David W. Hendricks
is a 19 year-old resident of Arlington, Virginia, and has been a member of DeMolay for six years. During 
his DeMolay career, David served as a Chapter Master Councilor, State Master Councilor of his native 
Virginia, a Mid-Atlantic States Regional Coordinator, and now serves  as International Master Councilor, 
DeMolays highest office.

East Meets West
Grand Commanders Pacific Visitation
Cements Fraternal Ties

Grand Commander C. Fred Kleinknechts recent trip to the Orient exemplifies the growing international 
strength of the Scottish Rite.

HERE is a definite trend developing in Freemasonry generally and the Scottish Rite of Freemasonry 
specifically-the global growth of our Craft. In the last several years, particularly with the disintegration of 
the Soviet empire, Freemasonry has had a resurgence in Eastern Europe and even in Russia itself. This, in 
turn, has had a ripple effect of stimulating Masonic growth and interest in Freemasonry throughout the 
world.
Freemasonry has always been universal in its aspiration. The unity and fraternity of all mankind is a 
fundamental Masonic goal. Clearly, the world, more than ever before, is catching up with this Masonic 
objective. Consider the satellite revolution. With a flick of the television dial, we can be almost anywhere 
on the globe. The ease of modern travel puts us just hours away from even the most distant destination. 
Growing economic interdependence makes almost every product the joint result of international 
cooperation.
As a leader of the Scottish Rite of Freemasonry, Southern Jurisdiction, USA, I am proud to see our Order 
in the forefront of this movement toward making the Craft universal in fact as well as in principle. The 
recent establishment of the Supreme Councils, 33 , of the Czech Republic, Poland, Romania and 
Yugoslavia, for instance, emphasizes our Orders growth in Eastern Europe, and the reestablishment of a 
regular Supreme Council, 33 , in Portugal is evidence of this trend in the West.
But what about the East, the Orient where, according to Bro\ Rudyard Kipling, "East is East, and West is 
West, and never the twain shall meet"? Quite the opposite is true in Freemasonry. East and West have 
always met. During the last three centuries, Masons from Europe carried their Masonry with them 
wherever they went. Freemasonry took root throughout the world and not only as Lodges populated by 
colonials. Local residents were attracted to our Crafts great ideals and soon were accepted as members. 
Thus, bright fires of fraternal spirit blaze far from Freemasonrys English and European origins.
During my recent three-week visitation to Honolulu, Tokyo, Taipei and Hong Kong, I became convinced 
that Freemasonry and the Scottish Rite are not only alive but very well in the East. It has been more than 
two decades since a presiding Sovereign Grand Commander visited the Orient. Therefore, I felt it was 
high time for The Supreme Council, 33 , to reassert its strong fraternal bonds with these distant Brethren 
and to build new bridges of Masonic unity and cooperation.
Accompanied by my wife, Gene, I landed in Honolulu on November 21, 1993. There I conferred with 
several local Masonic leaders and spoke at a Scottish Rite dinner on November 23. Among those 
attending were Ill\  A. James Wriston, Jr., 33 , Deputy in Hawaii, the Personal Representatives from 
Hawaiis three Valleys, Ill\  Clyde B. Ridley, 33 , Past Deputy of Hawaii, and the Chairman of the 
Honolulu Scottish Rite Trustees, Ill\  Malcolm J. Jackson, 33 . Conferring with the Brethren in Hawaii 
was most beneficial. In addition, it was inspiring to visit their beautiful Scottish Rite Temple, where the 
Secretary, Ill\ Richard W. M. Dang, 33 , extended words of welcome, and to note the future site, next to 
the Temple, of a Childhood Language Disorders Center. As a memento of my visit with the Honolulu 
Valley Brethren, I sent a personally inscribed and dedicated copy of The Supreme Councils 1993 art print 
celebrating the bicentennial of laying the Capitol cornerstone, "George Washington Laying the 
Cornerstone of the United States Capitol, Sept. 18, 1793." The framed print will be hung in the Honolulu 
Temple. On the following day, Thanksgiving, we had the pleasure of sharing a traditional holiday dinner 
with Deputy Jim Wriston and his family.
Our next stop was Tokyo, Japan. Due to an illness (from which he is now recovering), Ill\  Joe A. Diele, 
33 , Deputy of The Supreme Council in Japan and Korea, was unable to meet us at the airport, but Bro\  
Warren G. Shimeall, 32 , K\C\C\H\, and Ill\  Hideo Kobayashi, 33 , were on hand to greet us and take us 
for a short visit with Deputy Diele. The highlights of our stay in Japan are too numerous to mention here, 
but I cannot overlook thanking the following Brethren in particular: Ill\ Kobayashi who gave us a tour of 
the modern, impressive Tokyo Masonic Center and Ill\ George I. Purdy, 33 , who showed us the sights of 
the local area, including a tea ceremony in a home at Kamakura.
The Masonic capstone of the trip was a reception and banquet held at the Tokyo Masonic Center on 
December 3. Among those attending were the R\W\ Akira Yamaya, 32 , Deputy Grand Master, 
representing the Grand Master of Masons, Grand Lodge of Japan; Ill\  Dennis E. Provencher, 33 , Deputy 
of The Supreme Council in Okinawa and Guam; Ill\ James L. Johnston, 33 , Personal Representative in 
Tokyo, who gave an address on Scottish Rite Masonry in Japan; Ill\  Robert F. Connelly, 33 , Secretary of 
the Tokyo Bodies and Master of Ceremonies for the evening; Bro\ Janos Cegley, 32 ; Bro\ Daniel Melton, 
32 , Ill\ Hideo Kobayashi, 33 , Ill\  Takeo Tsuji, 33 , and Bro\ Yuya Hirose, 32 .
At the conclusion of the banquet, I spoke on the current activities of The Supreme Council. Following the 
dinner, Deputy Provencher welcomed the opportunity for a one-on-one discussion concerning Scottish 
Rite activities in the Orient of Okinawa and Guam.
This meeting, plus other informal conferences and gatherings, impressed me with the excellent Masonic 
relations between the Grand Lodge of Japan and the Scottish Rite of Free-  masonry. The Grand Master of 
Masons in Japan, M\W\ R. David Pogue, Sr., 32 , for instance, wrote a warm letter of welcome, which 
was presented to me upon my arrival in Tokyo. It set the tone for my entire trip to the Orient, and its wish 
that our visit would result in "the most pleasant of memories and new friendships" certainly came true. In 
recognition of this, I sent Deputy Diele a Sovereign Grand Commanders hat as a memento, to be added to 
the Valleys collections, of this historic visit to Japan. Before our scheduled departure for Taipei, Taiwan, 
the Johnstons and the Kobayashis were able to meet with us to say goodbye at a "Sayonara Dinner" on 
December 4.
The new Deputy of this Supreme Council for China and Taiwan, Ill\  Tommy F. H. Weng, 33 , and Bro\  
Douglas Kao, 32 , met us at the Taipei airport on December 5. On the following day, Monday, I saw the 
China Masonic Temple and had several infor- mal conferences. That evening, I spoke at a Scottish Rite 
reception and dinner arranged by Deputy Weng. There I was honored to greet M\W\  Rouvier S. Yeh, 32 , 
K\C\C\H\, Grand Master of Masons in China, Ill\  Jorgen B. Schroeder, 33 , Secretary of the Valley of 
Taipei, and 35 other distinguished Grand Lodge and Scottish Rite Brethren.
By December 7, we were in the air again, this time flying to Hong Kong, a most remarkable city with a 
strong Masonic community. Ill\ Samuel M. H. Wong, 33 , and Bro\ Kao, who is the photographer for the 
Valley of Taipei, met us at the airport and introduced us to the city and its sur- roundings. In addition to 
attending several meetings to discuss the local and international situations from a Masonic point of view, I  
addressed a host of Brethren at a formal Scottish Rite dinner on December 10. The dinner was arranged 
by Bro\  Christy C. K. Choy, 32 , K\C\ C\H\, and emceed by Ill\  Wong.
The following day, accompanied by Bro\  Kao, we had the unique honor of attending a traditional Chinese 
wedding, that of Erica and Andy Tam, at the invitation of Bro\ Ronald C. Yuen, 32 , the father of the 
bride.
My wife Gene and I will always treasure the many wonderful memories we gathered during this trip to the 
Orient. Most of all, however, I was glad personally to meet so many dedicated and enthusiastic Masons 
wherever we visited. Because of this official visitation, the fraternal ties between East and West are 
stronger than ever before, and there is no doubt that the fellowship we experienced throughout the trip 
will stimulate the growth of the Scottish Rite throughout the Orient.    s

On December 6, 1993, Hong Kong Brethren honored Grand Commander Kleinknecht at a reception and 
dinner. Pictured above at the reception (l. to r.) are: Bro  Wilkie C. H. Tam, 32 , Bro  Andrew Y. S. 
Wong, 32 , Ill  C. Fred Kleinknecht, 33 , Bro  Ping-Ki Kwok, 32 , Bro  Edmund Y. W. Wong, 32 , Bro  
Hing Wing Mok, 32 , Bro  Felix F. K. Chow, 32 .

Why I Became A DeMolay

DEMOLAY is several things to me. It is a place where I can always rely on good friends, and brothers. It 
is a place where I can enjoy myself and learn valuable things at the same time. As well, DeMolay is an 
opportunity for me to do many things.
By putting into it what I want to get out of it, I have had the invaluable chance to discover for myself what 
leadership is and what its parameters are. I believe that the ritualistic base of the order is reflected in its 
members. DeMolay bestows to each of us several basic but important morals. Finally, DeMolay teaches 
you to put in your best to reap the benefits of learning great skills, accepting gentlemanly standards, and 
knowing brothers all over the world. I am proud, as well as thankful, to have had the opportunity to be a 
part of this magnificent order.
Hal C. Pauli, P.M.C., Ukiah Chapter, Ukiah, California

Rainbows Pot of Gold

One girls experience shows how other young ladies can find the "golden" benefits of the International 
Order of the Rainbow for Girls.

Erin Jenkins
11738 Indian Ridge Road
Reston, Virginia 22091

Everyone has heard the ancient leg-
		end that at the end of every rainbow is a pot of gold. I had heard it too, yet I had always 
considered it to be a childrens tale. Upon my twelfth birthday, I discovered that the idea was not entirely 
false. There were indeed treasures to be discovered under a rainbow. My pot of gold, however, consisted 
not of coins. It was comprised of growth, values, friends, and family. It is a treasure that many seek in life, 
but that few are lucky enough to experience.
As it has with many others, Rainbow for me has taken a clumsy, young girl who at the age of twelve was 
afraid of her own shadow and helped her blossom into a graceful, confident, young woman. I have 
developed valuable leadership skills by serving and representing both my assembly and my state. I learned 
to plan and accomplish a variety of projects with many types of people, learned to feel comfortable 
delivering speeches and talking before large audiences, and also learned to have poise and pride.
The Rainbow sisters in my assembly have adopted the motto, "Rainbow values make a better world." 
Anyone who has witnessed a Rainbow initiatory degree or who has seen the effect the lessons have had on 
the girls, could attest to this fact. Rainbow stresses traditional moral values and ideas that I feel have 
helped young women to grow to be fine adults. I have met hundreds of girls who came to their initiation 
as awkward, self-centered, and confused individuals. After only a short time, they developed into graceful, 
articulate, sweet, young women who value love and service, and possess a firm belief in God and His part 
in their lives. Rainbow promotes this transformation.
Starting from the day of her initiation, each member is a sister in the Masonic family we have all grown to 
love. In Rainbow, we take the term "sister" very seriously. Its a commitment we make to each other. 
Rainbow sisters are there, with you during the good times and the bad. 
They have comforted me in my sorrow and rejoiced in my happiness. My sisters have held my hand when 
I felt discouraged and cried along with me when I met disappointment. We also revel in each others 
success. I have seen girls travel 1,000 miles to witness one of their sisters rise to the office of Worthy 
Advisor. Most people would think us crazy for going to such extremes, but to us, it is just part of the 
Rainbow experience.
Rainbow strengthens family ties as well. It provides fun activities in which members of all ages and their 
parents can participate, growing closer by sharing the Rainbow experience.
One of the many special aspects of this organization is the fact that candidates for membership need not 
be Masonically related to join. In that way, Rainbow has the special ability to introduce the Masonic 
family to girls whose lives may not have otherwise been touched by Freemasonrys influence. Not only do 
these girls become devoted members, but the organization influences the parents and friends of the girls as 
well. 
As these parents become acquainted with the Masonic Fraternity, many of them become interested in it 
and become initiated members. Rainbow contains members of the Jobs Daughters as well, providing 
them with an additional outlet and an opportunity to share their love of the Masonic Fraternity with their 
friends who are not Masonically related.
The Rainbow sisterhood is a bond that others may not understand or have ever experienced. Its strength 
lies in the sisters dedication to one another and to our organization. Manifesting itself in our everyday 
actions, this sisterhood is what makes Rainbow for Girls the beautiful order it is today.   s
For more information on Rainbow, call or write: 

Mrs. Mary Sperry
Supreme Recorder
International Order of the 
Rainbow for Girls
P.O. Box 788
McAlester, OK  74502
Tel. 1-(800) 423-1328

National Law Memorial Address

The January issue of the Scottish Rite Journal featured an article titled "A Tribute to the Men and Women 
in Blue" by Judge Charles R. Richey, 33 , G\C\ The article was about the National Law Enforcement 
Memorial in downtown Washington, DC. However, the address of the Memorial, which was dedicated in 
1991, was inadvertently not given. For those who would care to visit this inspiring outdoor memorial and 
its nearby indoor display area (605 E Street, NW) the Memorial is located between 4th and 5th Streets, 
NW, accessible via the Judiciary Square Metro subway stop, Red Line. 
Tel. (202) 737-3400

PERSPECTIVES AND RESPONSES

Words About Words

Some non-Masons dont understand Masonry has its own vocabulary, as does almost every group, 
profession, and organization.

This series of articles deals with the most common charges of those who  make themselves the enemies of 
Freemasonry. They represent the thoughts of the writer, not the "Official Pronouncements" of Masonry. 
But I do hope that those Brethren and non-Masons who may have wondered if there isnt "just a little fire 
somewhere producing all that anti-Masonic smoke," will find that smoke is sometimes produced not by a 
fire, but by a smoke bomb.
 
"If only those Masons didnt use all those words," thundered one anti-Mason, "we might know what 
theyre talking about!" And if only those artists didnt use all that paint, we might know what they are 
trying to picture.
Anti-Masons make a great game of finding words and phrases they dont like in Masonry. Its hard not to 
think of them as stereotypical spinsters, gleefully calling each other on the phone to assassinate the 
character of a mutual friend. ("Oh, Maud! You just wont believe what I found in a footnote on page 
426!")
Perhaps the greatest problem is that some non-Masons dont understand that Masonry has its own 
vocabulary, as does almost every group, profession, and organization. Pick up The New England Journal 
of Medicine, or The Harvard Law Review, and youll instantly find that you have to learn a whole new 
vocabulary. Ask a guitarist, a coal miner, an apple grower, a dentist, a weaver, a chicken plucker, a 
locksmith and a judge at a county fair what the word "pick" means, and youll probably get a different 
answer from each.
Much of Masonrys vocabulary comes from British English rather than contemporary American English. 
Not surprising, since our Masonic Ritual came from England.
"Worshipful Master" is one of their favorite targets.* Overlooking the literally dozens of Masonic writers 
who have pointed out that "Worshipful" is simply an old term for "respected"-the British equivalent of 
"Honorable"- they insist it means we worship the leader of the Lodge. Then, quoting the line from 
Matthew 23:10 "neither be ye called masters," they assert that no Christian can be associated with any 
organization which uses that title. They do overlook a few things. It would mean that no Christian could 
take a Master's Degree in College, or attend a concert (the first violinist is the Concert Master), nor allow 
anyone to call him "Mister," which is just a variant of "Master." And they will have to avoid master 
architects, master electricians, and master plumbers.
They object to the use of such terms as "mosque," "shrine," and "temple," completely overlooking the fact 
that those terms have specific meanings in Masonry. If a non-Mason wishes not to use those terms, thats 
his right. NO ONE, however, has a right to attempt to control the speech of another, nor to tell that other 
person what they must use a word to mean. It would be like telling a doctor that when he uses the word 
"cancer" he means and must mean the astrological sign of the zodiac.
Again, they have no obligation to learn Masonic vocabulary, but they have no right to complain if Masons 
use it. And those words have a larger use than they seem to think. In our culture, such lines as "shrine of 
freedom" or "temple of liberty" usually refer not to places of worship but national monuments or even to 
the United States itself.
The question of words is so complex that it will spill over into the next article as well. Until then, let me 
recommend to Masons, non-Masons, and anti-Masons alike that masterful summation which many of us 
who deal in linguistics, general semantics, the history of human thought, or interpersonal communication 
regard as the best statement of the nature of words.
It is found in Lewis Carrolls Alice Through the Looking Glass. Alice and Humpty Dumpty have been 
talking about the nature and meaning of words.
"When I use a word, Humpty Dumpty said, it means just what I choose it to mean-neither more nor 
less.     
The question is, said Alice, whether you can make words mean so many different things.
The question is, said Humpty Dumpty, which is to be master-thats all."     s

Note: Following up on Gary Leasers article "Opportunities for the Future" in the January Scottish Rite 
Journal, this is the third of a series of articles on the theme of "Freemasonry and Religion" which will 
appear in this magazine, at least one article per month. The articles are part of a continuing response for 
our Brethren and to the general public regarding this important subject.

Jim Tresner
is the Director of the Masonic Leadership Institute and editor of The Oklahoma Mason. A volunteer writer 
for The Oklahoma Scottish Rite Mason and a video script consultant for the National Masonic Renewal 
Committee, he is also Director of the Thirty-third Degree Conferral Team and Director of the Work at the 
Guthrie Scottish Rite Temple in Guthrie, Oklahoma.

Lights Go Out, DeMolay Goes On

DEMOLAY was very strong in Wichita City, Kansas, when I was growing up. I realize, in retrospect, that 
it was an excellent way to inspire a boys mind via sound precepts and thus subtly prepare him for the 
world of adulthood. I and a friend of mine, Bro\ Otis Schweiter, 32 , K\C\C\H\, were eager to join-not, of 
course, for the best of reasons. We just liked DeMolay because of all its activities, and I still remember one 
incident that was fun but also taught a lesson.
The Sunflower Chapter of DeMolay was meeting in the ground floor Lodge Room of the local Lodge. It 
was the first night after my joining, and I was very excited. That evening there was a storm. Lightning 
flashed. Thunder clapped. Suddenly, the lights went out. There was quite a hubbub as the Chapter Dads, 
Bros\ Irl Mitchell and my father, Bill Marples, located flashlights. Then we noticed some light coming in 
through the windows from the Trailways bus station next door. They apparently had auxiliary power.
In minutes, the Chapter Dads had shepherded us into the bus station where we were warmly welcomed, 
and the meeting, sans Ritual, went forward. Here was my first lesson in DeMolay responsibility and 
Masonic ingenuity!
James A. Marples, 32 
Wichita, Kansas, Scottish Rite Bodies

Five-Star Performance

DeMolay and Its Founder

DeMolay today deserves a five-star rating for upright living and character building.

William J. Mollere, 33 
Grand Master, Order of DeMolay
10525 Rondo Avenue
Baton Rouge, LA  70815-4845

		he Order of DeMolay is the largest
		high-school-age fraternity in 
the world and has been for 75 years. The fraternity is an association for young men, 13 to 21 years of age, 
who are seeking to better themselves by learning strong family values, developing leadership skills, and 
practicing civic responsibility.
DeMolay was founded in 1919, in Kansas City, Missouri, by a young Master Mason named Frank S. 
Land. Land was a community leader who, at the age of twenty-eight, already had a successful business 
career as a restaurateur behind him. The main event that led to the founding of the DeMolay movement 
was World War I. This was a time when the nation was caught up with a passionate desire to bring 
democracy to the world. When the United States joined in the fight against German power, every resource 
of men and matriel was poured into the war effort. According to history books, this was also a time when 
America suffered not only the loss of its men who had fallen in battle, but on the home front as well. With 
resources and manpower dwindling, wide areas of unemployment and periods of depression within non-
war, related industry developed. A positive response to this
critical civilian situation came about with the development of many charitable organizations. One such 
program was the Masonic Relief and Employ-ment Bureau of the Scottish Rite of Freemasonry in Kansas 
City, Missouri. Frank Land, having sold the family restaurant, was selected to act as the director for this 
charity. It would soon come to help hundreds and hundreds of families.
Near the end of the war, Land became concerned with the problem of boys who had lost their fathers. He 
thought, "How lonely it must be for a boy not to have a man to talk with, or a man to provide some type of 
inspiration and direction." In 1918, Land went about trying to form an organization to help these boys, an 
organization where boys would have the opportunity to associate with other boys, a place they could share 
common interests, learn responsibility, and practice other skills that would benefit them throughout their 
lives. His ideal model for this organization included having business or professional men, Masons, taking 
interest in young people, being a friend to them, advising them, and perhaps even providing them with 
employment opportunities. In March, 1919, Land and Louis Lower, 
a fatherless young man whom Land had befriended and given a job, met with eight of Louiss  
neighborhood friends and set about making plans for the formation of this new organization. At the 
second meeting, there was a total of 31 young men.

DEMOLAY TODAY

Today, DeMolays, nearly 30,000 strong, are still taught the same precepts of good sonship and upright 
living. However, this is only one aspect of DeMolay. 
The organization prides itself on the fact that its DeMolays leadership training and other programs are 
among the very finest offered by any youth-serving organization today. It teaches leadership skills and 
civic responsibility and is proud of the lessons it provides to young men. The organization strongly 
believes that its programs are the reason so many of its alumni members have gone on to great 
accomplishments.
DeMolay has among its Alumni such men as John Wayne, Walt Disney, Paul Harvey, Willard Scott, Dan 
Rather and many countless others who have gone on to some form of greatness. DeMolay alumni include 
military leaders, state Governors, U.S. Senators, astronauts, CEOs of major corporations, and leaders in 
practically every profession.  
DeMolays founder, "Dad" Land, as he was affectionately referred to, served as Imperial Potentate of the 
Shrine of North America and would be proud of the Five-Star performance of DeMolay today. 
The Five-Star performance of todays DeMolay includes:
 A new membership recruitment video featuring Senior DeMolay and President of the United States, Bill  
Clinton.
 The development of a long- range plan and the continual redefinement of DeMolays management 
structure and practices to ensure the best quality service and programs.
 The establishment of an International DeMolay Alumni Association providing Senior DeMolays and 
other friends of DeMolay a means of staying in touch with each other and giving something back to the 
fraternity.
 During the past 75 years, the relationship between DeMolay and Masonry has been strong and continues 
to grow stronger.
 And, perhaps most important of all, the Order of DeMolay continues to serve our country by developing 
young men into adults who are caring, giving, and contributing members of our society, men who have 
the lessons of love of God, love of home, and love of country instilled into their hearts and minds. 
Currently, active DeMolay membership in the United States is just under 30,000, with these young men 
meeting in nearly 1,000 Chapters around the country. Each Chapter serves as a setting where members 
are taught the lessons of DeMolay and practice the real-world application of sound business principles. 
The young men of DeMolay Chapters raise their own funds and decide how those funds are to be spent. 
Each Chapter is different in regard to the types of activities it plans. Some Chapters are very involved in 
outdoor activities and sports, others may be more interested in computers, debate, or any number of social 
activities. And, all DeMolay Chapters are required to give something back to their local communities in 
the form of charitable service.
This past year, DeMolay members worked to support many worthy causes: raising money for research for 
diseases such as multiple sclerosis and muscular dystrophy, filling sandbags during the devastating 
flooding in the Midwest, assisting Shriners in their efforts to help children, picking up trash along 
roadways, holding car washes, manning booths at county fairs, recycling thousands of pounds of 
aluminum and plastic, and cleaning city parks-just to name a few.
DeMolay also teaches its young people the need for a good education. DeMolay "Dads" talk to members 
about drugs and other issues that are faced by youth today, such as teen suicide, AIDS, teen pregnancy, 
safe driving, child abuse, and a whole host of other issues relevant to being a teen-
ager in todays world.
All of the good things said about DeMolay, on the occasion of its 75th Anniversary, are indeed true. But 
DeMolay also faces challenges: membership, funding, and the ability to recruit good, qualified, and caring 
adults to act as Advisors. The ability to continue providing programs to meet the changing needs of 
todays youth and other problems can only be met by addressing these challenges without hesitation.
Yes, the Order of DeMolay is facing challenges as it moves through the 1990s and beyond. However, with 
dedicated leadership that practices persistence and constant evaluation of its own performance, there is no 
doubt DeMolay will continue to enrich the lives of thousands of young men in the years ahead and 
continue its Five-Star performance as the cornerstone of our next generation.    s

William J. Mollere 
is a member of the Valley of Baton Rouge where he is a Past Venerable Master and is Associate Director 
of Work. A DeMolay member since he was 14, he is presently the Grand Master of the Int'l Supreme 
Council, Order of DeMolay. He serves on the Advisory Council of the Pelican DeMolay Chapter, 
sponsored by the Scottish Rite Bodies of Baton Rouge.

The Jobs Daughters Story

Jobs Daughters today offers 
opportunities for community service, leadership, 
skills development, and fun to nearly 25,000 young women.

Charles E. Bruce, 32 
Vice Associate Supreme Guardian
10115 Commonwealth Boulevard
Fairfax, Virginia  22032-2706

Founded in 1920 by Ethel T. Weed Mick, the International Order of Jobs 
		Daughters is a fraternal organization for young women between the ages of 11 and 20. It 
was founded on the principles of Love for God, Love for Family, Love for Country, and Love for our 
Neighbors. Its tenets are lodged in the teachings of Freemasonry from which many of our lessons are 
taken. The Order was founded on the need to provide a quality organization to help prepare our young 
ladies to meet the challenges of the future. Today, more than ever, this need is present in our society. The 
members of Jobs Daughters must have a relative who is a Mason. This makes the organization the only 
youth group which has a direct tie with the Masonic Fraternity and puts it in the same class as the Eastern 
Star and other organizations for women. It is this tie which brings the teachings of the Masonic Order to 
the young women of Jobs Daughters.
Today the members of The International Order of Jobs Daughters number nearly 25,000 and represent 
the culture of five different countries including the United States of America, Canada, Australia, the 
Philippines, and our newest member Brazil. Its structure stems from a Supreme Guardian Council to 
Grand Jurisdictions and the local Bethel which is the very heart of the organization. The Adult Leadership 
and the Daughter Leadership at the Supreme and Grand levels change yearly, while the leadership of the 
Bethel changes every six months. The adult role within the Organization is one of counseling and 
training. Every opportunity is offered to the Jobs Daughters to develop their skills in planning and 
leadership.
Eight years ago, the organization adopted an international philanthropic project to provide hearing 
devices to young children. The name for this project is H.I.K.E. (Hearing Impaired Kids Endowment). 
Each year, the members raise money through various projects and contributions. The principal fundraiser 
is a hike where members "contract" for donations based on the number of miles hiked. Last year, Virginia 
raised over $23,000. Over the past several years, the Order has raised almost $100,000 per year. This has 
netted over 90 hearing devices 
annually. As the program matures, the number increases of kids who will benefit. Like the Shriners 
Hospitals for Crippled Children and Burns Institute, these services are offered without 
obligation. This gives Jobs Daughters a real goal and mission not found in many other organizations of 
its kind.
Jobs Daughters offers a balanced program of ritualistic ceremonies, social activities, and service to the 
community. It provides an environment to meet new friends throughout the world and to learn about the 
various cultures represented by its members. The Order is not based on any particular religion; however, 
many of its teachings have deep roots in the Biblical tenets. The organization is based on the 42nd 
Chapter of the Book of Job; "and in all the land were no women found so fair as the daughters of Job." 
Our roots, therefore, are steeped in the teachings of the Bible, and our heritage is founded in the Masonic 
Order.
Today the adult and daughter leadership is challenged with meeting the needs of the daughters today and 
preparing them to become the leaders of tomorrow. To meet this challenge, a strategic planning 
committee has been formed, drawing on all levels of the organization and the regional and cultural 
membership. As a result, the Order has drafted and adopted a mission for the future known as "Vision 
2000." (See p. 61). This mission challenges all of its members to develop a quality and balanced program 
to meet the environment of today and provide training and opportunity to develop the leadership skills 
necessary to meet the challenges of tomorrow. This challenge is offered to all its members and the 
associated Masonic-related organizations.
We will need the strength and resources of all who believe the future lies in the hands of the youth of 
today. Lets all accept this challenge and join in continuing to develop a quality organization for young 
women. Through Jobs Daughters, all can share in the "Magic of Youth" today.     s
For more information on the Order of Jobs Daughters please contact: 
Susan M. Goolsby, Exec. Mgr.
233 W. 6th Street
Papillon, Nebraska 68046-2210
Tel. 402-592-7987 Fax 402-592-2177

Charles E. Bruce 
and his wife, Dannie Lou, are, respectively, Past Grand Associate Guardian and Past Grand Guardian of 
Virginia. Each of their three daughters is a Past Honored Queen. Alice Ann, at age 12, was the first to 
become a "Jobie," Kathy is active in the Jobs Daughters sports program, and Janet is Past Guardian of 
Bethel No. 12. A member of Santa Ynez Valley Lodge No. 701, Bro\ Bruce, now retired, is also active in 
the Alexandria, Virginia, S. R. Bodies and Kena Shrine Temple of Fairfax, Virginia. A member of the 
Episcopal Church, Bro\ Bruce has served as a lay reader in California and Virginia and has been a Senior 
Warden in two parishes.

DeMolay Growing

Over the past years, weve all heard about the declining membership in all Masonic Bodies, including 
DeMolay. I am happy to report things are changing. Moorhead Chapter of DeMolay in Moorhead, 
Minnesota, has gone from a membership of 6 to a present membership of 48 and is still growing! There 
are many reasons for this upturn, but one of the most important is the increased support from the local 
Masonic Bodies.
The local  Lodges, Shrine, and other Bodies have taken a second look and realized that the future of 
Masonry, as we know it, is the youth. Not only DeMolay, but Rainbow, Jobs Daughters and any other 
Masonic-sponsored youth organization. There are many types of help that you can offer, but good adult 
leadership is the most important. The next question we all have to ask is "Where do we want to be in the 
future? Do we want to grow?" If the answer is "yes," then I ask you to support your local Masonic youth 
groups, start new ones, and do whatever you can do to help your young Masonic family grow.
Mark Holman, P\M\
Chapter Dad, Moorhead, Minnesota

Speaking Out

"What DeMolay Means To Me"

DeMolays describe the fraternity in their own words.


Why DeMolay? Because DeMolay provides extensive civic, athletic, social, and educational programs. If 
the activity enhances moral character, a young man can do it in DeMolay. In my experience, however, the 
best benefit of DeMolay is the great people you meet, not just the Brethren within the Chapter, but the 
Advisors as well. DeMolay "Dads" are outstanding men of character working to form tomorrow through 
the young men of today.
Christopher Todd Hamilton
State Master Councilor, Kentucky DeMolay

Brotherhood and leadership are the most important aspects of DeMolay. I learned about brotherhood, 
leadership, and the ideals and precepts of DeMolay the first couple of months I was in. This time truly 
meant the most to me because brotherhood and leadership skills left a lasting impression on my life.
Bryan D. Schmall
State Center Chapter, Fresno, California

Since Ive joined DeMolay, Ive realized my leadership potential and built my self-confidence. The 
training I have received at DeMolay events has helped me to harness that potential and develop it. 
DeMolay has opened a whole new world of friendships and opportunities that will continue my entire life. 
I am currently the State Senior Councilor for DeMolay in Oregon, and am striving to provide these same 
experiences for every DeMolay I come in contact with.
Cory E. Glenn
Corvallis Chapter, Corvallis, Oregon

Why DeMolay? My name is Justin Yeager. DeMolay means a lot to me. As Master Councilor of Amador 
Chapter, DeMolay has taught me responsibility. DeMolay teaches and exercises many ideas that I have 
and want to stay with me the rest of my life. These ideas are plenty in number. The ideas that are strongly 
impressed upon me (by DeMolay) are honor thy parents, have strong religious convictions, and courtesy.
Justin L. Yeager
Master Councilor, Amador Chapter
 Sutter Creek, California

DeMolay means many things to me. It means fun, dances, installations, trips, sports, but it is also a lot 
more. To me, it means brotherhood and knowing that I will always have someone to count on, or just 
being around people I know and trust. It also means  helping out others when they need it. I have made 
some great friends, and I know I will meet more.
Anthony E. Molfino
Senior Councilor, Santa Cruz Chapter
Santa Cruz, California

DeMolay is the life and blood of all that could be good and right with the would in the future. Without 
DeMolay, many young men in this world would not have a chance to reach their full potential in life. 
DeMolay is a very special thing to me. In my three years plus in DeMolay, I have experienced friendships 
and brotherhood that I will have  with me always, and that is the essence of this Order!
John D. Spangle
Master Councilor, State Center Chapter
Fresno, California

The Order of DeMolay is one of the most important things in my life. As a person, DeMolay has taught 
me the importance of tolerance, teamwork, excellence, and traditional values. These are just some of the 
aspects I have dutifully carried into my daily life, and they help me strive to be the best man I can be. As a 
DeMolay, I have learned so much about being a good brother, and about the value of having brothers who 
you can trust and depend on. I would not trade my experiences in DeMolay for anything.
John N. Schmidt
Senior Councilor, State Center Chapter 
Fresno, California

DeMolay is Opportunity. The ultimate clich finds truth in its purest form in its association with 
DeMolay. Opportunity = DeMolay. Its the chance to grow as an individual on an intellectual as well as a 
physical level. I decided to take advantage of these character-building aspects. Not only has my 
association with DeMolay helped me develop leadership skills, it has also provided me the privilege of 
developing many new friends through a variety of events. Some day, Im sure to look back on the 
opportunities provided to me by DeMolay as the foundation of a 
successful life.
Ben H. Dowdell
Master Councilor, California Chapter 
San Francisco, California

Why DeMolay? As Master Councilor of Sacramento Chapter of DeMolay in Sacramento, California, I 
have chosen to dedicate a large part of my time to DeMolay. Through this affiliation, I am acquiring more 
sophisticated organizational and leadership skills which will enable me to adapt better to future 
challenges. My association with DeMolay is also providing me with a feeling of fraternity as I am meeting 
other young men from around the U.S. These other DeMolays and I are becoming friends with a common 
bond in the Cardinal Virtues of DeMolay. I feel that DeMolay is changing my life in a positive way, and 
for that, I am grateful.
Todd D. Brown
Master Councilor, Sacramento Chapter, Sacramento, California

Sowing The Seeds Of Success

Masons have a unique  opportunity through DeMolay to sow the seeds of success.

Joe R. Manning, 33 
Grand Secretary 
International Supreme Council
Order of DeMolay
10200 N. Executive Hills Blvd.
Kansas City, MO  64143

		uccess in life means different 
		things to each of us. We each have our own measure for success.  Some may seek 
financial independence, while others strive for career achievements. Others work hard to raise and care 
for a happy family. Many look inward, ever mindful of the desire to grow spiritually.
Attaining success is not a haphazard matter. It demands discipline and hard work, day in and day out.  
Who teaches us to be successful in our lives?  How do we come to choose our goals, to decide our measure 
of success?  Often, it is a friend, perhaps a brother. In many cases, it is a mentor or an advisor.
Through DeMolay, Masons have a unique and rare opportunity to sow the seeds of success. Master 
Masons can serve as DeMolay Advisors. Advisors directly influence young men as they grow into 
adulthood.  
Many friends of DeMolay touch the lives of young men through contributions to the DeMolay Foundation. 
In this way, they help provide scholarships, educational publications, and leadership training, thereby 
aiding young men in their quest for success.
Others join together in DeMolay Alumni Associations, helping each other and DeMolay Chapters as they 
work for success in all aspects of their lives.  
However you measure it, attaining success is a demanding task. For 75 years, DeMolay has been helping 
young men on the road to success.  Sowing the seeds of success is part of what DeMolay is all about.
The youth of today face great challenges and continue to need the character development and leadership 
skills that DeMolay offers. Tens of thousands of young men in the United States currently enjoy the 
benefits of DeMolay. However, there are others who need to be reached, and there are programs that need 
to be developed to support this worthwhile movement.
DeMolays today, as in the past, are at the forefront of our society. Senior DeMolays credit their association 
with DeMolay and the skills that were developed as having a great impact on their lives and careers.
Even though operating expenses continue to increase, DeMolay continues to strive to give its members 
quality service and the best programs possible.
While your time and efforts are invaluable to the success of the DeMolay movement, your monetary 
support is also vital. Remember, helping DeMolay helps Masonry.       s

Joe R. Manning, Jr.
is the Gr\ Sec\  of the Int'l Supreme Council, Order of DeMolay. He is also Past State Master Councilor, 
Past Executive Officer, and Past Grand Master of DeMolay. He is a member of the S\G\I\G\s Advisory 
Conference for the Valley of Guthrie, Orient of Oklahoma, and served as Grand Master of the Grand 
Lodge of Oklahoma in 1985. He received a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Political Science from Oklahoma 
State University and a Juris Doctor Degree from the College of Law at the University of Oklahoma. He is 
Business Manager of the Masonic Charity Foundation of Oklahoma.

CURRENT INTEREST

George Washington University 
Scottish Rite Scholars Visit Temple

On January 14, 1994, the Sovereign Grand Commander welcomed to the House of the Temple Ill\ Stephen 
J. Trachtenberg, 33 , President of The George Washington University, eight university administrators, 
and 31 students receiving Scottish Rite scholarships at The George Washington University. Although the 
Scottish Rite Scholarship Program has been in place at the University for many years, it has been 
expanded and improved during the last few years as a result of conferences between Dr. Trachtenberg and 
the Grand Commander.
Prior to the students taking a guided tour of the House of the Temple, the Grand Commander received the 
students in his office and then hosted a luncheon for them in the International Room of the Temple. Ill\ 
Trachtenberg spoke at the luncheon and traced the close relationship between the Scottish Rite and the 
University. Scottish Rite scholarships are available at GWU to the children and grandchildren of Scottish 
Rite Brethren of the Southern Jurisdiction. Each student must have demonstrated academic excellence and 
seek enrollment as a full-time undergraduate student in any school or department of the University. 
Grants are for $10,000 per year toward tuition.
For more information on The George Washington University Scottish Rite Scholarship Program, write or 
call: Fred Siegel, Director of Admissions, Office of Enrollment Management, 2121 Eye Street, NW, Suite 
102, The George Washington University, Washington, DC 20052 Tel. (202) 994-7850.
Quatuor Coronati Lodge Elects American Member 
In London on November 11, 1993 Quatuor Coronati Lodge No. 2076, at its regular meeting, elected 
Brother S. Brent Morris, P\M\ a member of the Lodge. The Lodge, known to its members as "QC," was 
founded in London in 1886 and is the premier Lodge of Masonic research in the world. QC has a limited 
number of members who are selected on the basis of their scholarship and research. The QC 
Correspondence Circle has over 10,000 members and is open to those wishing to receive the publications 
of the Lodge.
Brother Morris, a mathematician with the federal government, writes the monthly book review column in 
the Scottish Rite Journal and has published articles in most of the major Masonic magazines. He is one of 
the founders of the Scottish Rite Research Society and serves the society as editor of The Plumbline, its 
newsletter, and Heredom, the transactions of the society. He is Past Master of Patmos Lodge No. 70 in 
Ellicott City, Maryland, Past President of the Maryland Masonic Research Society, and Executive 
Secretary Emeritus and Fellow of the Philalethes Society. Brother Morris serves on the editorial boards of 
the American Masonic Review and the Scottish Rite Journal. He has written four books, Masonic 
Philanthropies, The Folger Manuscript, A Radical in the East and Cornerstones of Freedom: A Masonic 
Tradition.
Quatuor Coronati Lodge takes its name from four Christian Masons who refused to carve a statue of a 
pagan god for the Roman Emperor Diocletian and who were martyred for their faith. "Quatuor Coronati" 
is Latin for "the four crowned ones." Their legend is mentioned in the Regius Manuscript of 1390, the 
oldest known Masonic document. The Lodge usually meets five times a year, when a research paper is 
presented to the members and visitors. These papers and others are printed in the annual transactions of 
the Lodge, Ars Quatuor Coronatorum, which is indispensable to serious students of Freemasonry.
Former members of the Lodge include Robert Freke Gould, Harry Carr, and Roy Wells. Some of the well-
known current members are Wallace McLeod, John Hamill, R. A. Gilbert, Christopher Haffner, and 
Michel Brodsky. Brent Morris and Wallace McLeod of Toronto are currently the only two North 
American members of Quatuor Coronati. Three other U.S. Masons before Brother Morris have received 
this signal recognition of their scholarship: Alex Horne of California, Alphonse Cerza of Illinois, and 
Dwight Smith of Indiana.
For more information on Quatuor 
Coronati, contact:
American Masonic Review
PO Box 10361
College Station TX 77842

A Letter From Senator Nunn
"It was a great honor to receive the Grand Cross award on October 21, and I appreciate everyones 
patience with the problems posed by the late Senate session. I regret having to come late and leave so soon 
after to get back to the Senate floor. You were very gracious and I hope it did not disturb the ceremony 
unduly.
"The Scottish Rite Masons long tradition of service, especially in the field of child health, and the strong 
moral example set by the members, has always made me proud to be a member. It was especially 
meaningful to me to receive the highest award Masons can give just at a time of the Capitol buildings 
200th anniversary, with its reminders of the part Masons have played in our nation from the beginning.
"Thank you for all you did to accommodate my conflicting responsibilities that night, and for your service 
to Scottish Rite Masons and our country." 
North Dakotas Governor Schafer Receives 
DeMolay Honor 
North Dakota Governor Edward T. Schafer says the Order of DeMolay helped shape his life. Schafer, a 
Senior DeMolay of Bismarck Chapter, spoke after being invested on November 6, 1993, with DeMolays 
highest award, the Legion of Honor.
The States 30th Governor, reflected on his DeMolay experience saying, "I didnt appreciate DeMolay as 
much then as I do now." The Governor said the skills and values learned in DeMolay play an important 
role in his life today.
North Dakota Supreme Court 
Justice Dale V. Sandstrom, 32 , K\C\C\H\, the Deputy Grand Master of the Order of DeMolay, pre-sided 
at the investiture. He is pictured in the photograph below directly behind Governor Schafer. Other Senior 
DeMolay, Legion of Honor members participating in the investiture included former Lt. Gov. Ernest 
Sands; Senior Federal Judge Bruce VanSickle; Scottish Rite S\G\I\G\ John Ramlo, 33 ; Bismarck Chapter 
Advisor Thomas B. Tudor, 32 , K\C\C\H\; former Medora Mayor Rodney O. Tjaden, 32 ; and Past Grand 
Masters Arvard C. Burvee, 32 , and Donald J. Laschkewitsch, 32 . Other Past Grand Masters, members 
of the Legion of Honor, participating were Arnold L. Ellingson, 33 , Arne J. Springan, 33 , Stan Sharkey, 
John Sakariasen, Reuben J. Bloedau, 32 , James Woodward, Richard C. Lord, 33 , and 
Robert Muhs.
DeMolay Supreme Council member Frederick G. Larson, 32 , served as Marshall. Larson had also served 
as Marshall when Ed Schafer was initiated into DeMolay in 1961.
The large crowd on hand for the dinner, investiture, and reception included several top representatives of 
Appendant, and Affiliated Masonic Bodies. Also present were members of the "Governors Class" of new 
DeMolays who had been initiated that afternoon.
The Governor said his involvement in DeMolay had come naturally. He told how his father, Harold, also a 
Senior DeMolay, had served as DeMolay Executive Officer in North Dakota and had become a friend of 
Frank Land, DeMolays Founder. His mother had been a member of the Order of Eastern Star.
State Master Councilor Erick Larson presided at the initiation of new DeMolays and Bismarck DeMolay 
Joseph Puhalla presented the DeMolay Ceremony of Light during the banquet. Past State Master 
Councilor Steven Knoller presented the Flower Talk-a tribute to mothers-to close the formal program.
Earthquake Relief Sought
Without warning, a devastating earthquake struck California at 4:31 A.M. on December 17. Masons and 
non-Masons, alike, need help. To assist relief efforts, our Scottish Rite Foundation has donated $5,000.
You, too, can help by sending your donations to the Scottish Rite Foundation, S.J., U.S.A., Inc. from 
Almoners funds, Valley funds, and/or personal funds. In turn, all earthquake relief donations will be 
forwarded to Ill\ H. Douglas Lemons, 33 , S\G\I\G\ in California, who will then distribute the funds where 
the need is greatest.
Your response to this appeal to assist our California Brethren and other earthquake victims will be greatly 
appreciated by all those affected.
Ill\ Ian Lin Memorial Fund
Following the death on November 11, 1993, of Ill\ Ian Lin, 33 , Deputy in Taiwan and China (see 
obituary in the January 1993 Journal, p. 39), many Brethren who admired this outstanding Brother 
decided to establish a scholarship fund in his memory.
Those who wish to contribute to this most worthy endeavor should send checks payable to the Taipei 
Bodies, A.&A.S.R., SJ, with a notation of bank account #3314811675. All donations are to be sent to a 
stateside bank at this address: Nations Bank, Attn: Sari Davis, P.O. Box 298524, Houston, TX 77298-
0524.
Masonic Youth 
Scholarships
The JO-DE-RA Cavaliers, a unit of Omahas Tangier Shrine Temple, promote Masonic youth 
organizations annually by distributing three $500 scholastic cash awards to Nebraskas spring high school 
graduating members of the following organizations. One scholarship each will be awarded to a member of 
Jobs Daughters, DeMolay, and Rainbow for Girls. (Thus the name of the unit, JO-DE-RA.)
To be eligible for an award, young men and women who are members of the above Masonic youth 
organizations should send in an essay of 1,500 words or less on the theme of "What being a Jobs 
Daughter, DeMolay, or Rainbow has meant to me." All entries must be typewritten and will be judged on 
originality, neatness, purpose, and quality of thought. Papers will not be returned and may be used in local 
or national Masonic or Shrine publications.
For more information write: Captain of the JO-DE-RA Cavaliers, Tangier Shrine Temple, 84th & 
Tangierway, Omaha, NE 68124.
Entries must be postmarked no later than March 1. To everyone, good luck! 
Rite Hosts Inventors
The Louisville Scottish Rite of Freemasonry hosted a luncheon award ceremony for Dr. Melvyn M. Koby, 
32 , his son Benjamin, and several others being honored by the Inventors Club of America, Atlanta, 
Georgia.
The 33rd Annual International Hall of Fame Awards were presented by Bro\ Robert B. Schlenk, 32 , a 
prior recipient of the Medical Technology Award. Ill\ Roland T. Stayton, 33 , Personal Representative, 
introduced Ill\ William G. Hinton, P\G\M\, 33 , who spoke on "Creative Masons: Inventors, Discoverers, 
and Entrepreneurs." Closing congratulatory remarks were made by Ill\ John E. Moyers, P\G\M\, 33 , 
S\G\I\G\ in Kentucky.
DeMolay And Masonry Unite To Initiate Over 100 New Members In Missouri
George L. Walters Chapter, Order of DeMolay, recently hosted a Statewide Initiation in honor of two 
dedicated Scottish Rite Masons and DeMolay advisors-Ill\ Robert L. Harder, 33 , and Ill\ Mark A. Lyles, 
33 -at the Cathedral of the Ancient and Accepted Scottish Rite and The New Masonic Temple, in St. 
Louis, Missouri. The Scottish Rite Valley of St. Louis held its Fall Reunion at the same time.
The new DeMolays, their parents, and Scottish Rite Masons witnessed the DeMolay Degree together, 
which was performed by DeMolays from George L. Walters, Carondelet, Crestwood, Kirkwood, St. 
Charles, William F. Kuhn, Sentinel, and Excelsior Chapters. The DeMolay Initiatory Degree was held in 
the magnificent Commandery Asylum at the new Masonic Temple, which neighbors the Scottish Rite 
Cathedral.
The devoted service and leadership of Brothers Harder and Lyles to DeMolay, Masonry, and the Scottish 
Rite span nearly 100 years. Loyal and faithful adult volunteers, including Scottish Rite Masons, parents 
and others, are the key to the success of DeMolay and our Masonic Fraternity, and YOU-as a Scottish 
Rite Mason-have the ability to make certain that the Order of DeMolay and Scottish Rite Masonry will 
continue to prosper for generations.
Father and Son 
Masonic Team
It is rare these days for a father and son to find the time to belong to the same Blue Lodge and Scottish 
Rite Bodies while also working together in  DeMolay, but John and Tom Denslow do! Not only are they 
both members of Hiram Lodge No. 13 of Albuquerque, New Mexico, but they also belong to the Scottish 
Rite of Santa F. John Denslow, 32 ,  divides his time playing trumpet in the Ballut Abyad Shrine Band, 
working as State Chapter Dad, and serving as Dad Advisor of Metro DeMolay Chapter. Tom Denslow, 
32 , Past International Master Councilor, Order of DeMolay, has an equally strenuous schedule with full-
time classes at the University of New Mexico while still remaining active at Metro Chapter. Both men 
show by their busy lives that Masonry remains the best cornerstone of good citizenship, a productive life, 
and a strong family!
Nevadas Youngest Mason
Recently, 56 members of the Masonic Fellowship Breakfast International, which meets every Friday at 
6:30 A.M. at the Showboat Hotel in Las Vegas, welcomed, among other guests, Nevadas youngest 
Mason, Bro\ Bill Olliges, of Nellis Lodge, No. 46, and his father, Richard J. Olliges, 32 . Bro\ Bills 
petition was read on October 5, 1993, when he lacked three days of being 21 years of age, and he received 
his Entered Apprentice Degree on November 16, 1993. Bill was Master Councilor of Oasis Chapter of 
DeMolay in 1992.
Ill\  David J. Morgan, 33 , Deputy of our Supreme Council in Nevada, is pictured (facing page) at the 
breakfast greeting the  father-and-son Masons. Deputy Morgan was Grand Master of the International 
Order of DeMolay in 1981 and is presently Grand Master of Masons in Nevada. Deputy Morgan extends 
an invitation to all Freemasons-as well as others who should be Masons-living in or passing through Las 
Vegas to stop by and enjoy the weekly Masonic Fellowship Breakfast where fellowship, not formality, 
prevails and there is never a collection, fundraiser, assessment, promotion, dues payment, or ticket sale.
Masonic Event in Minnesota
On a Sunday afternoon during the past holiday season, the magnificent and spacious Scottish Rite Temple 
in Minneapolis, Minnesota, was the backdrop for a premiere performance of Handels Messiah, an 
oratorio for chorus and orchestra. 
The unique concert, a joint effort by the Scottish Rite and Zuhrah Shrine Temple, community choirs and 
area musicians, was the first to utilize the talents of a 106-voice choir and a 57-piece orchestra in one of 
the most beautiful buildings in the Twin Cities. A highlight of the afternoon program was the 
participation of the signing choir from the Bread of Life Lutheran Church for the Deaf, directed by the 
Rev. Mark Hendrickson, Pastor.
Gary L. Lundgren, 32 , director of the Zuhrah Shrine Orchestra, conducted the chorus and orchestra for 
the 
oratorio. Choral directors were William A. L. Anderson, 33 , director of the Scottish Rite Choir, and 
William C. Sowden, 32 , director of the Zuhrah Temple Chanters. Stuart A. Lindman, 33 , served as 
host, and John R. Dennis, 32 , was the manager of the days program.
The audience at the performance, numbering approximately 1,200 in addition to the orchestra and choir, 
filled the Scottish Rite Temple auditorium to capacity. Admission was by free tickets available to anyone 
in the community. A free-will offering was taken at the concert with proceeds given to the Bread of Life 
Lutheran Church for the Deaf.
This outstanding Masonic and community joint effort was received with widespread acclamation and 
marked the first time in its history the Minneapolis Scottish Rite Temple was opened for a citywide event.
Several commercial firms, most headed by Masonic leaders, assisted with the performance through 
contributions of floral decorations, printing of tickets and programs, and lighting equipment. Members of 
Twin Cities Musicians Union, Local 30-73, participated in the performance.
The extraordinary success of this initial effort has already prompted plans for a similar performance next 
year.
A DeMolay Lifetime
When I saw your call in the January issue of the Journal for items relevant to DeMolay, I could not resist 
writing. I joined DeMolays Sunnyside Chapter of Portland, Oregon, in 1929, while I was in high school. 
What encouraged me to join was the example of my father, a 32  Scottish Rite Mason and Shriner. For 
two years, when I was 18 and 19, DeMolay was very influential and formative in my life. In fact, these 
years were very important to my career in the U.S. Navy, from which I retired in 1964. I am now 83 and 
living in Orlando, Florida. I still have and treasure my DeMolay membership cards. Looking back, I can 
see that two years of DeMolay benefited my entire life. Thank you, DeMolay!
Great DeMolay Response!
The January Scottish Rite Journal carried a call for articles about DeMolay. The response of the Brethren 
was more than generous! The magazine received far more materials than could be published in this 
special March issue dedicated to DeMolay and other Masonic youth groups. Consequently, we could not 
publish the following authors, though their materials will be used in future issues of the Journal as space 
permits. To the following authors and all who contribute items to the magazine, thank you very much! 
Your interest and dedication are deeply appreciated!
Dehlin, Dale A., 32 , Alexandria,
	Virginia, "DeMolay Bulwarks"
Shepherd, Rebecca S., McLean,
	Virginia, "A Young Girls Dream
	Come True"
West, George R., Jr., 32 , Alexan-
 	dria, VA, "DeMolay Memories"
Weyeneth, Brian L., 32 , Concord,
	NC, "Why I Became a DeMolay"
DeMolays Grand 
Exemplification in Kentucky
A "Grand Exemplification of the Degrees of the Order of DeMolay" was conducted by the Kentucky 
DeMolay Association on Saturday, January 8, at the Louisville Scottish Rite Temple. A class of candidates 
received their degrees in the presence of a large crowd of invited Master Masons, Senior DeMolays, and 
DeMolay parents.
State Master Councilor C. Todd Hamilton, Deputy State Master Councilor Benjamin W. Johnson II, and 
State Congress Secretary Bruce W. Lowe headed up the statewide teams that exemplified the Degrees and 
ceremonies of the Order. They were assisted by the DeMolay Degree State Champions from Bluegrass 
Chapter, Lexington.
Dad Robert K. Tutt, 33 , Executive Officer and Grand Junior Deacon of the International Supreme 
Council, welcomed the guests and noted that this was the first time for such an 
exemplification to take place. State Sweetheart Lora Carter spoke to all present on behalf of the Chapter 
Sweethearts.
Among the Masonic guests bringing greetings were Roland T. Stayton,  33 , Personal Representative in 
the Valley of Louisville; Sovereign Grand Inspector General John E. Moyers, 33 ; Grand Captain of the 
Host William G. Hinton, 33 ; and Charles M. Jewell, 32 , K\C\C\H\, Grand Master of Masons in 
Kentucky.
A reception sponsored by the Louisville Scottish Rite was held following the days activities. Many of the 
adults present commented on their pleasure at being able to learn more about the Order of DeMolay. 
Numerous fine compliments were paid to the young men for the quality of their ritualistic work. It is 
hoped that such exemplifications will be held in other parts of Kentucky and the nation during the coming 
year. 
DeMolay Joins Adopt-A-Highway Program
Following the lead of many Blue Lodges, Scottish Rite Valleys, Shrine Temples and other Masonic 
organizations, DeMolay Chapters across America are giving a high positive profile to Freemasonry by 
joining local Adopt-A-Highway programs.

Today's Young People

Where will they learn about the tools of life?

Violence, gangs, drugs, AIDS- these are only a few of the hard challenges DeMolay is helping teens 
handle today.

Thomas C. Raum, Jr., 33 
Grand Minister of State 
S\G\ I\G\ in Kansas
3149 Keywest Court
Wichita, Kansas 67204

WHERE can a young man, 15 years old, obtain the character and qualities that will enable him to lead an 
upright, successful, and productive life?
	In this busy world, teenagers often find more distractions and temptations than answers and 
direction. Growing up has never been an easy course to follow. Today, however, teenagers are faced with 
more problems, tragedies, abuses, and challenges than those of just a generation ago.

o	One in three women and one in seven men will be sexually abused by the time she or he  reaches 
the age of twenty-one.

o	Every sixty seconds, a teenager in the United States attempts suicide. Every sixty minutes, one 
succeeds.

o	Every thirty-one seconds, a teenage girl in the United States becomes pregnant.

o	Nearly one-half of all high school seniors have used an illegal drug at least once; almost 90% 
have used alcohol, some on a daily basis.

o	At least once every sixty minutes, a teenager is killed in a violent crime.

o	Many high schools, and some middle schools around the country, have been forced to install 
metal detectors to dissuade students from bringing guns and other weapons into our nations classrooms.

	But all is not as bleak as it would first appear. Many organizations and countless individuals are 
working today to shore up the foundation of our future by working with young people.  But can one 
individual or one organization make a difference? Does it really matter to society if an organization 
succeeds or fails?
	One of the best ways to measure the importance of any organization is to look at the people it has 
produced.  Their impact on our lives is a magnification of the values and purpose of the organization that 
influenced them.
	Disneyworld might still be a swamp in central Florida if Walt Disney hadnt come along. His 
years as a DeMolay helped teach him the value of hard work, family values, and planning for the future.
	NASA might not have been able to land a man on the moon by 1969 if it had less capable 
astronauts than Frank Borman and Edgar Mitchell.  They learned teamwork as leaders of DeMolay 
Chapters.
	Our worlds events seemed to take on a special meaning when reported by trusted newscaster 
Walter Cronkite.  He and his protg Dan Rather feel that the values they learned in DeMolay were an 
important part of their development.
	The list can go on and on. DeMolays have been leaders in every walk of life, contributing their 
talents and abilities toward improving our quality of life.
	For 75 years, one organization for young men has provided positive programs and activities, 
nourished within the bonds of a value system based on love of God, love of home, and love of country. 
Through participation in DeMolay Chapter operations, members learn  public speaking skills, financial 
management, and all the qualities of leadership.
	More importantly, DeMolay's men can obtain the first working tools of life: an enhanced love of 
God, a deeper sense of self-confidence, an enduring patriotism, and a respect for the differences that make 
all races, cultures, and individuals different and special.
	Although the print and electronic media tend to publicize the negative with respect to young 
people, or use statistics for their shock value, as I have done at the beginning of this article, there are 
many young people who do not fall under the previously mentioned categories.  Many make a positive 
place for themselves in their school, their home, and their community. There are many generous, selfless, 
active, and caring young people.  Unfortunately, there are also too many who do make up crime statistics.
	As an individual reading this article, in this publication, you no doubt believe in the values and 
lessons taught within the group of organizations comprising the Masonic family.
	Therefore, please take a moment or two to think about a nephew, grandson, neighbor, paper boy, 
family friend, or even your own son. Think of the benefits that young men can derive from membership in 
DeMolay.
	Today, DeMolay touches the lives of thousands of young men, helping to mold the character and 
abilities of tomorrows leaders.  DeMolay continues to provide exciting opportunies for young men. By 
teaching the characteristics of good citizenship and rock- solid values, DeMolay is teaching young people 
about the working tools of life.     s

Thomas  Raum, Jr. is a Past Grand Master and a Grand Secretary Emeritus of the International Supreme 
Council, Order of DeMolay. A Past Master of Albert Pike Lodge No. 303 of Wichita, KS, he retired as 
Senior Judge of the 18th Judicial District of the State of Kansas after 34 years on the bench. He is a Past 
Master of the Grand Lodge of Kansas, Chairman of the 1969 Conference of Grand Masters, and an Active 
Member, Grand Minister of State, and S\G\I\G\ in Kansas of The Supreme Council, 33 , S\J\

Over 50 Years A DeMolay
I joined DeMolay in Healdon, Oklahoma, in the 1920s. As the first Chapter in the area, we went around 
putting on the work and started up three other Chapters in southern Oklahoma. None of my people were 
Masons, but being around my DeMolay "Dad" and other Masons made me notice they were among the 
most respected men in the town. That made me want to be a Mason.
My home Lodge is Oso Naval No. 1282 in Corpus Christi, Texas, and my Scottish Rite Consistory is here 
in Dallas. I have worked in Scottish Rite clubs in Dallas, Denton and Richardson, and we have always 
supported DeMolay. DeMolay presented me with a 50-year DeMolay pin. I am 88 years old, in good 
health, and proud to be a Mason and a DeMolay.
				Walter F. Lasiter, 32 
Dallas, Texas, Scottish Rite Bodies

Reminiscences of a Time in DeMolay

DeMolay alumni use modern ways to bring the fun of the "good old days" to todays teens.

Russell B. Glendinning, 32 
2915 Bucida Drive
Sarasota, Florida  34232


IT  is always nice to reminisce about the good things from our past.  Reminiscing about DeMolay brings 
back lots of rich, colorful, and warm memories and feelings.  
Do you remember planning activities or, at the least, participating in DeMolay activities? Remember back 
to the days when we made hand-drawn posters to place in storefront windows along Main Street 
announcing a DeMolay-sponsored dance following the local high schools big game on Friday night? 
When we would, every year, place the banner across the front of the Masonic Temple on Elm Street, 
announcing to everyone in town that we were holding a pancake breakfast?  
Remember when your DeMolay "Dad" first taught you how to tie a tie, and of course it was one of his! 
Remember polishing your shoes and pressing your best shirt so that you looked your sharpest at 
installation time?  Or was it for the dance that followed? Remember meeting your town mayor and having 
him sign a proclamation for DeMolay week? Remember cleaning the city park, gathering newspapers for 
a penny a pound, collecting food and clothing for the needy, and Christmas carolling with Rainbow Girls 
and Jobs Daughters?
Remember how impressed you were with the Lodge room where you met?  How you looked up to certain 
members of the Lodge as the kind of men you wanted to be? Remember thinking what a big deal it must 
be to become a Mason because the town mayor, school superintendent, or local district court judge was a 
member of the Lodge? Do you remember when it was, and how old you were, when you decided, when 
you were old enough, you too would become a Mason?
All of these memories are to be treasured. But what are todays DeMolays doing?  What will their 
memories be of their early times in DeMolay?
Today, DeMolay Chapters and the overall program are very similar to what you may have experienced. 
Similar? Yes. Exactly the same?  No.
DeMolay is a modern and viable organization for todays teenagers.  There are computer clubs within 
DeMolay Chapters.  Some Chapters have automated telephone answering and information systems which 
give out current information or allow callers to leave messages in Chapter members or Advisors 
personal voice mailboxes. Instead of holding paper drives, DeMolays recycle. Instead of mailing 
membership information to the headquarters in Kansas City, they fax it. Instead of typing newsletters, 
they use word processors. But things arent all that different.  
The lessons taught in DeMolay are those same lessons of belief in God, support of country, brotherhood, 
respect, honesty, and loyalty. The Two Degrees of DeMolay, the Initiatory Degree and the DeMolay 
Degree, are relatively unchanged, teaching and imparting as always the lessons and values of DeMolay.  
And, perhaps the most unchanging of all, DeMolay dances with Rainbows and Jobs Daughters are still 
big events!
Yes, it is comforting to know that in todays society, where drug-related crimes and gang violence appear 
daily in our newspapers and on the evening news, DeMolay is teaching a group of todays teens the same 
basic life principles that it did in 1919. Today,  however, more than ever, the Order of DeMolay depends 
on the support and leadership of alumni and friends. As the Order faces the challenges of the future, the 
leadership of senior members and friends will become increasingly important.
The International DeMolay Alumni Association was formed in 1984 and has become the vehicle for 
alumni involvement and leadership for over 5,000 life members. As the official organization of Senior 
DeMolays and friends of the Order, the Alumni Association offers a special way to lend support to the 
mission, purpose, and principles of the Order of DeMolay.
All over America, International DeMolay Alumni Association members are coming together in different 
communities to enjoy the brotherhood of DeMolay and, at the same time, to give something back to an 
organization that throughout its history has given so much to so many.
The International DeMolay Alumni Associations goal is to provide an opportunity for each alumnus or 
interested friend of DeMolay to get involved to some extent. Level of involvement is a personal decision, 
but if an alumnus can be involved in just one project once a year, he will make a difference in the life of a 
young man.
In celebration of DeMolays 75th anniversary, the International DeMolay Alumni Association is offering 
life memberships to senior members, interested Master Masons, and friends of DeMolay at a special, 
limited-time cost of $100. Annual memberships are also available at $25 per year.
The International DeMolay Alumni Association, join it today!  See the address below. Just phone, fax, or 
mail!     s

Russell  Glendinning is a Past Master Councilor of Sarasota, Florida, Chapter and Past Deputy State 
Master Councilor. He is currently an Active Member of DeMolay's International Supreme Council and 
serves as Chairman of DeMolay's Alumni Affairs Committee. Bro\ Glendinning is a Past Master of 
Sarasota Lodge No. 147, a member of the Scottish Rite Valley of Tampa and a number of other Masonic 
organizations. He is Vice President for Barnett Bank of Southwest Florida.

For more information on DeMolay, DeMolay membership or the DeMolay Alumni Association, Call or 
write: DeMolay International, 10200 North Executive Hills Blvd., Kansas City, MO  64153. 
Tel. 816-891-8333. Fax 816-891-9062.

DeMolay Hall of Fame

A roster of the DeMolay Hall of Fame reads like a "Whos Who" of notable Americans.

Politics, sports, entertainment, education, the arts-nearly every aspect of 
worthwhile endeavor is represented by the thousands of outstanding Americans who have been or are 
DeMolays. The most notable of these have been selected for the DeMolay Hall of Fame. As the following 
list proves, the ideals of the International Order of DeMolay provide the foundation for a life of character 
and accomplishment.

Members of the DeMolay Hall of Fame
Reubin ODonovan Askew-Former Governor of Florida
Walter "Red" Barber-Sportscaster
E. P. Baruth-College Coach
Mel Blanc-Entertainer
Colonel Frank Borman-Astronaut and Business Leader
Vance Brand-Astronaut
Carroll Campbell, Jr.-Governor of South Carolina
William J. Clinton-President of the United States
Gary Collins-Actor and Television Personality
Walt Disney-Cartoonist Extraordinaire
Paul Harvey-Radio Personality
Mark Hatfield-U.S. Senator
Henry "Scoop" Jackson-Congressman and Senator
Harmon C. Killebrew-Baseball Player
Elmer W. Lower-Broadcast Journalist
Bob Mathias-U.S. Olympian and Congressman
Tom Osborne-Football Coach
Walter C. Ploeser-Government Leader
Pete Rose-Baseball Player
Ronald Roskens-Director, Agency for International Development
Colonel James "Niki" Rowe-POW and Author
John Cameron Swayze-Newscaster
Fran Tarkenton-Professional Football Player
John Wayne-Actor
James C. Wright-Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives

Elected But Not Yet Inducted 
Into The DeMolay Hall of Fame
Carl Albert-Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives
Walter Cronkite-Newscaster
Alvin Dark-Professional Baseball Player
Gibby Gilbert, Jr.-Professional Golfer
Chet Huntley-Press/TV Journalist
Burl Ives-Entertainer
Dan Rather-Newscaster
Willard Scott-Television Personality
William Shirer-Author of The Rise and Fall of the Third Reich
Dick Smothers-Entertainer
Tom Smothers-Entertainer
John Steinbeck-Author
Stuart Symington-Congressman

Nominated But Not Yet Elected
Caleb J. Bogge-U.S. Senator and Governor of Delaware
Buddy Ebson-Actor
Gregory Evigan-Actor
Dallas Green-Baseball Manager
Van Johnson-Actor
Gordon  Jump-Actor
Edgar Mitchel-Astronaut
Chuck Robb-U.S. Senator from Virginia
Buddy Rogers-Entertainer
Larry Seiple-Football Coach
Robert Taylor-Actor
Paul Tsongas-U.S. Senator
Alfred Warden-Astronaut
Jim Yates-Professional Race Car Driver

The Miracle of Rainbow

The Order of the Rainbow for Girls gives us an opportunity to share the miracles of God's works.

Mrs. Beryl L. Hogue
Supreme Charity and Supreme Inspector in Pennsylvania
Int'l Order of the Rainbow for Girls
2901 Ellwood Road
New Castle, Pennsylvania  16101

The rainbow is a gift from God. The rain will drop, but the sun always shines through, and those beautiful 
colors tell the story of the International Order of the Rainbow for Girls. In Rainbow, we have an 
opportunity to share with young girls, ages eleven to twenty-one, the miracles of Gods works as she 
matures from a girl into a woman. As an adult, it is such a privilege to have touched that young life and 
shared a bit of Rainbows teachings as given to us through the Masonic Fraternity. The Rainbow Ritual 
was written by the Reverend W. Mark Sexson, a Past Grand Master of the Grand Lodge of Oklahoma. 
Bro\ Sexson founded Rainbow on April 6, 1922, after his experience working with DeMolay for boys. He 
felt it necessary to give the same opportunities to young girls to mature with the blessings and teachings 
derived from Masonry.
The seven colors of the Rainbow are:
RED-LOVE . . . love of God, love of country, love of family
ORANGE-RELIGION . . . teaches not a specific religion but one of choice
YELLOW-NATURE . . . one can find Gods gifts among the beauties of nature
GREEN-IMMORTALITY . . . the reality of life eternal        
BLUE-FIDELITY . . . importance of dedication, commitment, faithfulness
INDIGO-PATRIOTISM . . . respect to our flag, importance of our country and the democracy we enjoy
VIOLET-SERVICE . . . doing service for others is the only way to find happiness in life .
The officers line stations of Faith, Hope, and Charity represent special Rainbow teachings: Faith in God, 
in family, in friends; Hope of all of our dreams and plans for the future; Charity and love of others to help 
them realize their hopes and dreams.
At initiation, a miniature lambskin apron is tied to the left wrist of the new sister. She is told that, 
although she may never know the meaning of the Masonic lambskin apron, it is important to a Mason 
and, therefore, special to her and to us. She is instructed to keep it always. 
It is not necessary for the new Rainbow girl to have a Masonic relationship, but it is necessary for her to 
have a sponsor from a Masonic Fraternity, an Eastern Star Chapter, or an Amaranth Court. Many fathers 
have become Masons after seeing what Rainbow did for their daughters. They realized Rainbow had 
something special to offer to every young lady.
The Rainbow Temple is located at McAlester, Oklahoma, where the Supreme Recorder, Mary Sperry, has 
the responsibility of the important business of the organization. She has a staff of five employees who 
assist in the storeroom, bookkeeping, and secretarial work. Mrs. Margaret Kofoed is the Supreme Worthy 
Advisor who travels worldwide to assist assemblies to have a general supervision over all jurisdictions. 
Mrs. Kofoed lives in Reno, Nevada. She will preside over the Supreme Sessions at Baltimore, Maryland, 
in July 1994. Supreme Sessions are held biennially in states selected by the House of Gold, the governing 
body of Rainbow.
The House of Gold consists of fifty members who have served their jurisdiction faithfully for a number of 
years and have been elected as a member by the existing members of the House of Gold. Biennial Supreme 
Sessions include all jurisdictions of the United States and other countries: Canada, Australia, Japan, 
Republic of China, Philippines, Germany, Canal Zone, and Brazil.
Each jurisdiction is governed by the Supreme Worthy Advisor through a Supreme Inspector or Supreme 
Deputy. Each group is known as an assembly. Each assembly has a name and number. The name is 
selected by the Advisory Board who instituted the assembly. The number is given from the  Supreme 
Assembly when the assembly receives its Charter. Each assembly has a sponsoring body which may be a 
Masonic Lodge, Eastern Star Chapter, Amaranth Court, or a Council. A Council consists of Masons, 
Eastern Stars, Amaranth members. Sponsoring bodies are responsible for appointing an Advisory Board 
of seven to fifteen members. Advisory Board Members are the Advisors of the girls. Rainbow Girls do 
their own planning, but everything must be approved by their Advisory Board members.
The girls plan for fun, fundraising, and service projects, with the latter being the most enjoyable. They do 
sub-sandwich sales, car washes, candy sales, bake sales, rummage sales, and dinners. Many jurisdictions 
have their own unique plans. They plan dances, swim parties, picnics, trips, and visits to other assemblies. 
The most enjoyable for everyone are the service times such as selling roses for Tall Cedars, visiting 
nursing homes, acting as candy stripers in homes and hospitals, and babysitting.
Once a year is the Grand Assembly Session which falls at different times for each jurisdiction. The 
advisors and girls meet for several days. This is a wonderful experience to make new friends from all over 
the state. They do the ritual work but also have competitions of drill teams, banners, scrapbooks, choirs, 
softball, bowling and talent shows. Progress charts are made to depict the growth of the assembly and are 
judged also for competition.  Rainbow girls enjoy many fun activities but also serious projects.
The highest award in Rainbow is the Grand Cross of Color which is very special and very rare. We call it 
the 33  of  Rainbow.
Rainbow affords a young lady the true way of life and teaches her the best morals, dignity, dependability, 
cooperation, commitment, and self-confidence. As an adult, it is rewarding to be a part of the life of a girl 
who can look in the mirror with pride and have the self-confidence to participate in many activities and 
accept any challenge. When I see a rainbow in the sky, I feel it is Gods way of  saying  "Thank you!" to 
all Rainbow girls and their Advisors who have given of themselves so others can walk this world with 
confidence.     s

Mrs. Beryl L. Hogue
has served Rainbow for 35 years as an Advisory Board Member, Mother Advisor, and Grand Deputy of a 
District in addition to her present offices. She was appointed by the Past Grand Master of Pennsylvania to 
serve as a member of the Board of Directors and the Advisory Board of the Pennsylvania Youth 
Foundation. She is also a Past Matron of Cathedral Chapter No. 440, Order of Eastern Star of New Castle, 
PA. A member of Harmony Baptist Church in New Castle, she has served her church as Sunday school 
teacher and church treasurer.

One Hundred DeMolays

Of any 100 young men joining DeMolay, large percentages will become leaders of note in their 
professions and communities.

Daniel E. Houlahan, 32 
DeMolays Director of Marketing and Leadership Development
10200 N. Executive Hills Blvd.
Kansas City, Missouri  64153

Of any 100 young men who join DeMolay, five of those 100 will become Master Councilor of their 
DeMolay Chapters. And at least one of them will later say that he valued that experience above his college 
degree. Eighty or more of the 100 will go on to complete some form of post-high school education.
Many of the 100 will find their vocation through other DeMolay involvement, such as Merit Bar work. 
DeMolay has produced a good number of men who, after serving as chaplain of their local Chapters, went 
on to become ministers or pastors. 
Along those same lines, several of the 100 DeMolays will first be introduced to some form of organized 
religion by attending some church or temple through a Chapter function.
Of any 100 young men who become a DeMolay, thirty will drop out in their first year. Perhaps this may be 
regarded as a failure. But in later life, most of these will remember they have been in DeMolay and will 
speak well of the program and the lessons it has taught them about life.
Of any 100 DeMolays, only rarely will one ever appear before a juvenile court judge or be in any trouble 
with the law. In fact, DeMolay produces a great many lawyers.     
Each of the 100 will learn something from DeMolay and most all will benefit from their association with 
the fraternity.
And, although the percentages are not known, many of the 100 will join the military. Similarly, a 
considerable number of the 100 will also go into the Masonic Lodge in later life.
A number of the 100 come from single-parent families and look to their DeMolay advisors (Masons called 
"Dads") as positive role models.
Of the 100 who join Masonry, many will serve as a head of one of the Masonic organizations.
One out of the 100 will be awarded the rank and honor of Chevalier, the highest honor granted to an 
active DeMolay. Approximately sixteen of the 100 will value their experiences so much that they will 
"give back" to DeMolay by serving as an adult volunteer in later life.
Although only one out of every 1,000 young men in the United States, age 13 to 21, will join DeMolay, it 
is interesting to note that many of this nations leaders in business, religion, and politics belonged to 
DeMolay in their teens. In fact, one out of every twelve State Governors is a Senior DeMolay as are one 
out of every ten United States Senators.
One hundred DeMolays . . . equals a high number of leaders!     s

Daniel E. Houlahan
is a dual member of Kirkland Lodge No. 150, Kirkland, WA, and Temperance Lodge No. 438, Smithville, 
MO. He is also a member of the Scottish Rite Bodies of Kansas City, MO. As Director of Marketing and 
Leadership Development for DeMolay International, Dan organizes and produces all educational and 
development programs and special projects, as well as serves as Managing Editor for all DeMolay 
Internationals publications.

DeMolays One Purpose

The Order of DeMolay and its fundamentals, ever since they were founded on March 18, 1919, have been 
a driving factor on society. Through the 75 years DeMolay has been in existence, it has made a strong 
impact on the community with only one purpose: to make boys into better men.
DeMolay always has been successful in this endeavor as can be seen by the leaders, often DeMolays, who 
have made our country what it is today. With continued support from our Masonic family, an unfaltering 
fidelity from our members, enthusiasm and brotherhood, the Order of DeMolay is looking forward to 
"Accepting the Challenge" for at least another 75 years!
Jeffrey D. Kohl, DeMolay Senior Councilor, Florida

In Their Own Words...

The International Order of Jobs Daughters is an organization for young women between ages 11 and 20 
who are related to Masons. But in their own words, it is so much more.

Tomilynn Willits McManus, Past Honored Queen
Supreme Guardian, International Order of Jobs Daughters
5311 NE 86th Street, Seattle, Washington  98115


Every opportunity to write about the International Order of Jobs Daughters is welcomed by those of us 
who work with these young ladies, for we are very proud of their accomplishments. All too often, 
however, articles written by adult workers are simply cut-and-paste versions of promotional brochures that 
repeat the message "Jobs Daughters is an organization for young women between the ages of 11 and 20 
who are related to Master Masons." But this type of reporting does not convey the vitality of our members.
While our membership requirements have not changed for years, our society has changed. The demands it 
places upon our youth today are so different from the world of 1920, when Jobs Daughters was founded, 
that it behooves us, as adult leaders, to ensure that our Order continues to serve the needs of its members. 
Thus every expression by the Daughters of the value of their membership should be heeded by each adult.
Recently, members of Bethel No. 76 in Washington State discussed their reasons for belonging to Jobs 
Daughters. Here is a composite of their comments.
"Ive stayed active in Jobs Daughters because of the supportive friendship. Its work, but its the best 
thing Ive done in a long time. I also like everything it teaches. We learn to be responsible, and we learn 
to work as a group and be sisters. Although it is stressful at times, I would never give it up. I have learned 
a lot from Jobs Daughters-
including organization, memorization, and how to work with others-that will help me for many years to 
come. My Bethel is here to create a safe, fun, and rewarding place for young women to come to and make 
friends. Many of my best friends are here in Bethel No. 76."
As Supreme Guardian, I receive news from Bethels throughout the United States, Canada, Australia, 
Brazil, and the Philippines. The same week that I visited Bethel No. 76 in Washington State, I received a 
newsletter from Bethel No. 55 in Maryland. One of their articles was from Majority Members of Jobs 
Daughters-those young women who have turned 20 or married and are no longer considered active 
members of their Bethel. Here is what they said Jobs Daughters had taught them.
"We would like to share with you our reflections on our days when we were active members of the Bethel. 
Everything that we learned and experienced during our numerous years as active Jobs Daughters has 
helped us in our everyday adult lives. The most important things that we feel benefited us then and which 
still benefit us today are: being a leader, assertiveness, responsibility, organizational skills, developing 
memorization abilities, setting and achieving long-term goals, maturity and inner growth, broadening our 
own horizons, independence, family values, long-term friendships, respect for self, peers, and elders. 
These things benefit every member of Jobs Daughters and help them continuously throughout their 
lives." 
As an adult worker, it is tempting to sit back and bathe in the glow of these messages. They express so 
well what we hope our young ladies are receiving from our order. But we do them and the organization a 
disservice if, while we enjoy the glow, we dont also strive to increase the wattage! Thats why a Strategic 
Planning Committee was formed to keep our organization relevant to the needs of a changing society. Its 
why each Bethel was presented with a Vision 2000 statement that emphasizes a commitment to quality in 
meeting the challenges of society. And, its why a Daughters Forum provides our members with direct 
access to promoting change at the highest level of our 
Order-the Supreme Guardian Council.
Yes, indeed, the International Order of Jobs Daughters is an organization for young women between the 
ages of 11 and 20 who are related to Master Masons. But, in their own words, it is so much more.     s

Tomilynn Willits McManus, 
Supreme Guardian of the International Order of Jobs Daughters, is a Past Honored Queen and Majority 
Member of Bethel No. 41, Washington. She served as Editor of the IOJD Supreme News Exchange and 
has created several promotional brochures and programs.

Vision 2000
The International Order of Jobs Daughters is a premier organization for young women that provides a 
wholesome environment based on the foundation of high morals, love of country, love of family and 
friends, and respect for others throughout the world.
It is a quality organization that fosters a sense of pride in achievement for each and all members as they 
prepare to become the adult leaders of the future.

WHY A "REUNION"?

Jim Tresner, 33 
P.O. Box 70, Guthrie, Oklahoma 73044-0070

There are many different aspects to a Reunion, and each brings its own reward.
E could call it a "meeting," or a "coming together," or a "gathering." Many other organizations call it a 
"convention."
But in the Scottish Rite, the word is "Reunion."
That word says a lot in just seven letters.

It is a Re-union, a coming together again of that which was once united as a whole and then separated. It 
is a reaffirmation of the mystic tie-a thing far more easily felt than explained.
A Reunion is not primarily a time when new members are received into the Rite. That is incidental to the 
purpose and nature of a Reunion. A Reunion would be a Reunion, whether or not there were any 
candidates for the Degrees.
Masons who have Masonry in their hearts like being with other Masons. It feels good. It reminds us of the 
things which are important.
A Reunion is a vacation for the spirit. Its hard work, no one doubts that. Vacations frequently are hard 
and tiring. But they are recharging, too. Thats what so many non-Masons notice about Reunions. Many 
of us have heard wives of Scottish Rite Brethren say, "He always comes home tired, but he comes home 
with his batteries charged up again." One Brother, fighting through a series of soul-destroying problems 
in his profession, recently remarked, "Its been too long since the last Reunion. Ive got to get down to the 
Temple."
Another Brother, who puts in many long and hard hours of work at his Temple during Reunions, was 
asked by a non-Mason friend why he did it. His answer was simple and sincere: "It keeps me sane." (The 
friend has petitioned.)
There are many different aspects to a Reunion, and each brings its own reward. One of the greatest 
pleasures is in the evenings, after the Degree work is finished for the day. Brethren sit around in groups 
all over the Temple. They "shoot the breeze," talking about unimportant things, just for the pleasure of 
being there. In another corner, a group has gathered around a Brother playing a piano, listening. 
Sometimes the group will break into song. Some of the pitches they hit will straighten out the fibers in the 
carpet, but excellence of musical tone isnt the point here. In another room, a group of Brothers will be 
passing a guitar back and forth, playing songs they find meaningful for some reason. Another corner will 
have a group discussing fishing or baseball or whatever. Some of them have no interest in the topic, but 
they "get something" out of being there, talking with their Brethren.
Those who work in the Degrees sometimes get the special reward of having things go really well-of 
suddenly seeing "the light come on" in a class. Thats addictive.
Those who work in the food services put in long hours, but have the deep satisfaction of seeing the 
Brethren enjoying the food, and sometimes they even get a word of thanks.
Its an amazing thing, really. Most of us, when we go on vacation, have to be away two or three days 
before we really "leave the world we left behind," stop worrying about business or the hundred details to 
be taken care of, and truly "get away." But a Scottish Rite Temple is another world. As soon as we step 
inside, were somewhere else. That outside world is so remote we might as well be on another continent. It 
truly is an "instant vacation." 
Then there is watching the Degrees-which combines all the comfort of the familiar with all the 
excitement of the new. Its impossible to watch the Degrees without learning something new, no matter 
how many times weve seen them before. Suddenly an actor will inflect something differently, or take a 
breath in a new place, and a whole new meaning of a passage will open to us. Its a constant voyage of 
discovery-all inside one building.
Thats a Scottish Rite Reunion-the quiet, ultimate experience of Brotherhood and friendship, of 
recharging and learning, of sharing. 
It makes us what we are.     s

CLASSES AND REUNIONS
ARKANSAS: Little Rock; May 5-7

CALIFORNIA: Sacramento; May 13, 14

FLORIDA: Jacksonville; Apr. 15, 16, 22, 23

IOWA: Sioux City; Mar. 4, 5, 11, 12

NEW MEXICO: Las Cruces; Apr. 22, 23 

NORTH CAROLINA: Asheville; Apr. 8, 9
	Enfield; Mar. 23
	Greensboro; Mar. 18, 19
	Raleigh; Feb. 26, Mar. 12
	Wilmington; Mar 10-12
	Winston-Salem; Mar. 26, Apr. 9

Spring and Fall Reunions are regularly noted in the March and September issues of the Scottish Rite 
Journal if dates are communicated to the Journal office by the deadlines, respectively, of January 15 and 
July 15. 

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