Mission - Update!

Brought to us from the bridge of the PA DeMolay Spacecraft, Bro. Matt Maple, SSC, gives us an update!

What do you get when more than a dozen Pennsylvania DeMolay Space Crusaders unite in the name of Mission: Control? How about the best state officer retreat this galaxy has seen! July 22^nd – 24^th, the appointed and elected officers, as well as Ms. Marian Wiggins, State Sweetheart, assembled to learn how to prepare our spacecrafts for launch! Throughout the weekend, they learned how to accomplish Mission: Public Speaking, Mission: Installation and even Mission: Give! All day Saturday, the officers took part in Space Crusader training and we are proud to say we are ready to hit the space trail in warp speed!

The officers chose various committees which will make Pennsylvania DeMolay, and our Mission better! 

Fleet Commander Rauschenberger – Mission: Lead!

            Captains: Holtzer, E. Ippolito, Rowles and Donahue

This mission will be accomplished by getting inactive Space Crusaders involved in our overall mission. This mission cannot be completed without the help from all of you!   

Fleet Commander Temple – Mission: Learn!

            Captains: Glass, Barber and Meyer

This mission’s main goal is to complete 100 LCCs by NASA Class (Dec. 2^nd – 4^th). We know each of us have what it takes to complete this mission. What are you waiting for? Go complete Mission: Learn!

           

Fleet Commander Kallhoff – Mission: Alliance!

            Captains: Adamcik, Cancilla and Spence

This fleet’s first goal is to have 100 members signed up for the Mission: Control Alliance of Pennsylvania DeMolay. Stay tuned on our website for regular Alliance updates!

          

Fleet Commander Ms. Wiggins – Mission: Give!

            Captains: Bausinger, Rodriguez  and Blew

Mission: Give! Will focus not only on the contributions of each spacecraft in conjunction with the  Children's Dyslexia Centers, but also the advancement of the Sweetheart program. Without you, this mission will not be a success.

Fleet Commander Maple – Mission: Reflect!

            Captains: Neubauer, Hample and Kopp

It was “Dad” Frank S. Land’s mission to have every DeMolay become a Representative DeMolay, but it is our mission to push this mission with all of our rocket thrusters! We want to have at least* 20 RDs completed by NASA Class (Dec. 2^nd – 4^th) and to design and execute a similar RD application for Chapter and State Sweethearts. (* NOTE: 20 is the minimum, go above and beyond that goal and aim for other galaxies!)

Fleet Commander Skibicki – Mission: Observe!

            Captains: J. Ippolito, Chubb and Dufour

This mission will shoot for Chapter appreciation and observance of the Obligatory Days we all know and love. We want to prepare every Chapter for DeMolay Month and other Obligatory Days throughout the year. This mission is in the hands of the Space Crusaders of your spacecraft!

Although these missions have commanders and captains, please offer your intel for anything we can do to make your DeMolay experience, and the experience of Space Cadets following a greater one!

What’s your Mission? 

Know from whence you came...

PA DeMolay has survived another Convention! It was a great weekend and from the point of view of the staff, it couldn't have gone any better. Thank you to everyone who attended and made it such a fantastic event. Also, congratulations to Bro. Matt Blaisdell on his election to the office of State Master Councilor!

If you were at Convention you saw a great video that Matt put together to launch his membership campaign. So, let's start by checking that out...

I hope you're willing to accept Mission: Control. Now that you know what your mission is and that this year's theme is space and exploration, you should take a moment to brush up on your NASA knowledge. Check out this video presented by Google Tech Talks that does a great job of summarizing the history of the space program's first 50 years.

You have your mission and the knowledge to complete it. Are you going to control it?

Frat! ~ "Dad" Seth Anthony

A DeMolay's Guide to Mission: Control

Today's post is brought to you by Bro. Matt Blaisdell, DSMC of PA DeMolay, and candidate for the office of State Master Councilor at Convention 2011 in just one week!

Visualize that you’re strapped into your seat, staring up towards your destination. You hear an announcement “10…9…8…7” While closing your eyes, you imagine what is up there to be discovered “6…5…4…3…2…” You grip the armrests and prepare for take off. “And we have lift off!” A large rumble strikes the shuttle, and no, it wasn’t because you forgot to finish your burger and fries from Burger King! The flames shoot out the bottom of your ship and you hurtle towards space; towards your Mission…

For Astronauts, there are many, and I mean MANY, rules you need to follow to assure a safe and successful Mission, but out of all those rules, here are some of the most important ones to remember:

Always keep your life pack with you!
In the deep, dark voids of our galaxy, the closest and most important thing to you will be your life pack. Forgetting to have that with you could cost you your life if you try to leave your spaceship! Once you get your life pack, keep it with you at all times!

Don’t forget your Mission!
Always remember to keep an eye on your goal while up there. It may be an exciting and overwhelming experience to say “I can see my house from here!... I think?” But what exactly is your Mission for this launch? Space exploration, information collecting and moon “prospectin'" will be some of the most important goals!

Don’t be afraid to tell someone you’re an Astronaut, working under Mission: Control!
Trust me, if you say that you’re an Astronaut, you’ll become a world class hero like Apollo 14's Edgar Mitchell, who is a Senior DeMolay. Wear insignia that shows what rank you and people will recognize you as a hero for doing everything you can to help!

If you see aliens, talk to them!
There’s no proof that aliens are bad. After much debate, the decision has been made that if you ever come across a person of another universe, try to strike conversation with them! You never know what they could do to help your Mission or the planet!

Stay safe and have fun!
Granted, being in a multi-billion dollar space craft will be fun unto itself, but you won’t have the leisure of sitting back and playing Xbox or rocking out on your guitar. Being an astronaut requires a strict mindset, with the hopes that you won’t go insane while floating in space! Don’t’ forget, YOU’LL BE IN SPACE! There’s a lot of stuff to do, and you’ll be one of a handful who get’s that opportunity to soar to new heights!

It’s your Mission; Control it!