The following post is
part of a series entitled the “Be Different Spotlight.” This post will display
a chapter’s effort to grasp the concept of the theme for this year. Each
chapter was challenged by the State Master Councilor, Adam Pritchard, to “Be Different.”
Challenge Accepted! This is
the story of how Northeast Chapter embraced that challenge...
Northeast Chapter, from the city of brotherly love, has
accepted the challenge to “Be Different” and has gone above and beyond. While
some chapters are bringing in new activities, fund-raisers and service projects,
Northeast has decided to even change their logo. The new logo, which you can see to
the side of this post, has embraced the city that Northeast resides in,
Philadelphia. Designed by soon to be Chapter Advisor, “Dad” Alex Swift; the
logo displays the Liberty Bell with the DeMolay shield inside.
The members of Northeast chapter have decided to run
different programs that will enhance membership recruitment and retention within the chapter. The members
held a “Brotherhood Bowl” football game with Tacony Lodge Number 600, one of
their sponsoring bodies. Members of Northeast Chapter and Tacony Lodge were divided into teams for a fun
filled event. A few prospective members also took part in the brotherhood activity.
The members of the chapter also decided that they will hold a “Frat Party.” The
event is scheduled to take place on November 29
th at the
Tacony Lodge from 12PM to 5PM. Members and prospects will enjoy food, watch football games, play
frat party style games and partake in tossing a football around outside. In
other words, the chapter plans to have their own tailgate party. If you are interested in attending, contact
“Dad’ Alex Swift at
aswift5648@gmail.com for more details.
Many other original ideas have taken place for Northeast as
well. Brothers Jeffrey Hample and Lorenzo Rodrgiuez came up with and performed a
ceremony for Educational Day, devoted to the importance of our school systems.
At Tacony Temple’s annual Pancake Breakfast, the members held a bake sale and opened a toppings bar
in which donations were accepted. Other events planned for the future include attending a 76ers game,
holding a LAN party and visiting the Benjamin Franklin Museum.
Northeast Chapter has completed the challenge to “Be Different.” What has your chapter done in order to change things up a bit? Send in program details or write a post for your chapter and send it
to me at JAPullin@pademolay.net.
Until next time - "Dad" Joe Pullin
You're probably wondering what happens at this Honor Roll Challenge that makes it so special. The members are taken to an awesome restaurant, as well as a fun activity afterward such as Dave and Busters, bowling or laser tag. Although I never personally had a chance to attend, several members of my chapter expressed excitement about the great time they had. This also motivated to continue working hard so they could attend the following year. The whole concept of the Honor Roll Challenge is to prove to the young men that hard work really does pay off. This program gives a great incentive to the members of DeMolay, pushing them to work hard for good grades.
