It's pretty late in the day, but I promised everyone a blog post for each day this week. Today, we are going to share the results of the survey we did at the Key Man Conference 2012.
DeMolay Grand Master
Town Hall
On Thursday, August
9, 2012, “Dad” Greg Chiles, Grand Master of DeMolay International, visited
the 27th Annual Key Man Conference, held at Patton Campus, Elizabethtown , PA. Chiles Chiles United States and 2 in Canada
Question 1 (DeMolays): How many years have you been involved
with DeMolay?
A: 0-2 (45%)
B: 3-4 (39%)
C: 5-6 (10%)
D: 7+ (6%)
Question 2 (Advisors): How many years have you been involved
with DeMolay?
A: 0-4 (17%)
B: 5-9 (9%)
C: 10-14 (14%)
D: 15-25 (14%)
E: 25+ (46%)
Question 3 (DeMolays): How often do you use the DeMolay
International website? (located at http://www.demolay.org)
A: Daily (5%)
B: Weekly (10%)
C: Monthly (10%)
D: Occasionally (30%)
E: Yearly (5%)
F: Less than once a year. (40%)
Question 4 (Advisors): How often do you use the DeMolay
International website? (located at http://www.demolay.org)
A: Daily (18%)
B: Weekly (13%)
C: Monthly (11%)
D: Occasionally (26%)
E: Yearly (3%)
F: Less than once a year. (29%)
Question 5 (DeMolays): What is the biggest challenge facing your home Chapter?
A: Not enough members. (31%)
B: Poor communication. (33%)
C: Not enough Advisors. (4%)
D: Little Masonic support. (9%
E: Other (23%)
Question 6 (Advisors): What is the biggest challenge facing your home Chapter?
A: Not enough members. (12%)
B: Poor communication. (27%)
C: Not enough Advisors. (42%)
D: Little Masonic support. (7%)
E: Other (12%)
Question 7 (DeMolays): What is your impression, so far, of the
Kingdom of DeMolay
A: I see no value. (26%)
B: Unsure (15%)
C: I can see the potential. (36%)
D: I’m sold! (23%)
Question 8 (Advisors): What is your impression, so far, of the
Kingdom of DeMolay
A: I see no value. (30%)
B: Unsure (22%)
C: I can see the potential. (35%)
D: I’m sold! (13%)
Question 9 (DeMolays): Do you think the language in the
DeMolay ritual should be modernized?
A: Yes (26%)
B: No (74%)
Question 10 (Advisors): Do you think the language in the
DeMolay ritual should be modernized?
A: Yes (34%)
B: No (66%)
Question 11 (DeMolays): How often do you use DeMolay Capes
A: Every meeting (and Installations, etc.) (13%)
B: Formal meetings (and Installations, etc.) (26%)
C: Installations, Induction Ceremonies, and Special
Occasions (38%)
D: Never (23%)
Question 12 (Advisors): How often do you use DeMolay Capes
A: Every meeting (and Installations, etc.) (24%)
B: Formal meetings (and Installations, etc.) (16%)
C: Installations, Induction Ceremonies, and Special
Occasions (37%)
D: Never (23%)
Question 13 (DeMolays): What is the most important part of
the DeMolay experience for you?
A: Meeting new people. (9%)
B: Leadership opportunities (like being Master Councilor)
(26%)
C: Travelling around the jurisdiction and more. (6%)
D: Learning new skills. (18%)
E: Brotherhood and social activities. (41%)
Question 14 (Advisors): What is the most important part of
the DeMolay experience for you?
A: Providing a good program for my son. (7%)
B: Being a mentor. (93%)
C: Meeting other Advisors. (0%)
D: Learning new skills. (0%)
E: Supporting my Lodge. (0%)
Question 15 (DeMolays): What is the best way to communicate
with you about upcoming events?
A: Phone Call (31%)
B: Paper Newsletter (2%)
C: Email (9%)
D: Facebook (20%)
E: Text Message (33%)
F: Twitter (or a similar service.) (5%)
Question 16 (Advisors): What is the best way to communicate
with you about upcoming events?
A: Phone Call (17%)
B: Paper Newsletter (7%)
C: Email (59%)
D: Facebook (14%)
E: Text Message (3%)
F: Twitter (or a similar service.) (0%)
Question 17 (DeMolays): How much of an impact has DeMolay
had on your life?
A: None at all. (6%)
B: A little. (14%)
C: A lot. (35%)
D: I don’t know where I would be without DeMolay. (45%)
Question 18 (Advisors): How much of an impact has DeMolay
had on your life?
A: None at all. (7%)
B: A little. (3%)
C: A lot. (45%)
D: I don’t know where I would be without DeMolay. (45%)
Question 19 (DeMolays): Do you think the Legion of Honor
should be given to non-Masons / non-Senior DeMolays?
A: Yes (51%)
B: No (49%)
Question 20 (Advisors): Do you think the Legion of Honor
should be given to non-Masons / non-Senior DeMolays?
A: Yes (82%)
B: No (18%)
Question 21 (DeMolays): Do you think DeMolay will exist in
50 years?
A: Yes (80%)
B: No (20%)
Question 22 (Advisors): Do you think DeMolay will exist in
50 years?
A: Yes (70%)
B: No (30%)
Question 23 (DeMolays): How often do Masons, who are not
Advisors for your Chapter, Attend your DeMolay meetings and events?
A: Every meeting or event. (10%)
B: Once a month. (24%)
C: Once a term (6 months) (25%)
D: Once a year. (10%)
E: Seldom / Never (31%)
This question was
omitted due to time. Question 24 (Advisors): How often do Masons, who are
not Advisors for your Chapter, Attend your DeMolay meetings and events?
A: Every meeting or event.
B: Once a month.
C: Once a term (6 months)
D: Once a year.
E: Seldom / Never
Question 25 (DeMolays): Does your Chapter pay rent?
A: Yes (15%)
B: No (85%)
This question was
omitted due to time. Question 26 (Advisors): Does your Chapter pay rent?
A: Yes
B: No
Question 27 (DeMolays): Do you believe the ritual should be
presented entirely from memory?
A: Yes (69%)
B: No (31%)
Question 28 (Advisors): Do you believe the ritual should be
presented entirely from memory?
A: Yes (90%)
B: No (10%)
Question 29 (DeMolays): Does the Youth Protection Program
make DeMolay a safer place for you?
A: Yes (57%)
B: No (43%)
Question 30 (Advisors): Does the Youth Protection Program
make DeMolay a safer place for our young men?
A: Yes (69%)
B: No (31%)
Interesting results, huh? What do you think? Leave a comment!
Frat! ~ "Dad" Seth Anthony
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