DeMolay - 700 Years Later

I'm still out on the road, but I have another awesome video to share with you. Check out this clip, which is a digital tour of the last seven years of Jacques DeMolay's life. I found it fascinating and it made the story of Jacques DeMolay seem much more real.
 

Thanks to DeMolay International for this great piece!

Frat! ~ "Dad" Seth Anthony

Great Video from Jobie Leader

Hey gang! I'm out on the road visiting my family in Erie, but being the intrepid blogger that I am, I banked a couple of posts for you to enjoy while I'm away.

Today, I bring you a very well made video from Brianna Hall, Miss International Job's Daughter, who talks about the benefits of involvement in the Masonic Youth Groups and how they should work together more. Check it out!

 

Frat! ~ "Dad" Seth Anthony

DeMolay International Introduces New Varsity Club Program

The “Varsity Club” is an internal marketing and motivation program for active membership and advisory council members. 

The Mission:   Create enthusiasm and fellowship for the organization as well as provide opportunity for all members to become active, engaged, and ultimately an “owner” of their chapter experience.  As an acknowledgment of their efforts they will be deemed to have “lettered” in DeMolay. 

Quarterly measurement – “90 Day clock” - Need to perform/complete a task in each of the five (5) areas listed below.   “Clock” resets at beginning of new calendar quarter.  No carry overs!

Program Commences – July 1, 2014 – thru June 30, 2015

Qualifications - Active Member:

• LEADERSHIP:
• Mentor a New Member (e.g. – Proficiency coach)
• Teach the Chapter Members a new skill – (Presentation/submit online)
• Leadership Position – Councilor or Committee Chairman
• INVOLVEMENT:
• Attendance - Six meetings and 2 other chapter events
• PLANNING:
• Activities – New event or New event to you as the Chairman (Lead & Plan)
• NEEDS FULFILLMENT:
• One new Member or One new Advisor
• Masonic or Community engagement/service
• KNOWLEDGE:
• Complete & pass Leadership Correspondence Course (LCC)
• Complete & earn Representative DeMolay award (RD)
• Become proficient in new ritual part. -Perform at meeting or public event.

  

Qualifications - Advisory Council Member:

• NEEDS:
• Recruit brand new advisor to chapter council.  No “retreads” (New advisor must pass background check and have filed all necessary paperwork and fees.)
• INVOLVEMENT:
• Lead and work with Chapter member to create and execute on a brand new event/activity to Chapter and advisor.                                    

For more information on this program, check out http://www.demolay.org/article.php?article_id=122!

 

Autumn Day 2014

Since 1982, the Masonic Village in Elizabethtown, Pennsylvania has been host to one of the biggest public Masonic events year round, Autumn Day. Over the years, DeMolay, Job's Daughters and Rainbow have all attended and promoted their organizations through activities for the community, brochures and information booths and just talking to people to get the word out.

This past weekend, Autumn Day was host to thousands of people at the Masonic Village where we had the opportunity to see some antique cars, hear some great entertainment, see the lighting of the Eternal Flame Veterans Monument and watch the Masonic Youth in action while they promote their organizations!

I could go into detail what we did throughout the day, but as the saying goes "a picture is worth a thousand words" I'll let the photos do the talking!

10 Questions to Ask at Job Interviews

As a recovering Human Resources employee, I remain interested in the employment process and developments in the industry. I also try to put the skills I've learned to work for our DeMolays, assisting them with resume writing and interview practice. Just this week, I noticed that "Dad" Tom Moyer had a major job interview. According to him, that interview was easier than the State Master Councilor Interview Panel! DeMolay can prepare you for some of life's major moments and interviews definitely fit into that category.

The biggest skill I find that most job seekers lack is the ability to ask insightful questions about the job they are applying for. Yes, that's right - you should be asking questions too! The interviewer is there to determine if you are a good fit for the company. You are there to determine if the company is a good fit for you. You can also score major brownie points by showing that you've researched the firm and have an understanding of the business.

The Art of Manliness recently published an article entitled 10 Questions You Should Ask at an Interview. I encourage everyone to give it a look and file it away for the next time you are up for a job or a promotion.

I look forward to seeing everyone at Autumn Day at the Masonic Village at Elizabethtown this weekend - safe travels!

Frat! ~ "Dad" Seth Anthony