The Marshfield Mariner
February 6, 2008
DeMolay seeks new members

The South Coastal Order of DeMolay, which meets at the Marshfield Masonic Lodge at 420 Furnace Street is seeking new members. Anyone interested in joining is encouraged to attend the chapter's biweekly meetings, held from 7:30 to 9:00 p.m. on the 1st and 3rd Thursday of each month, with the exception of July and August. A fellowship period begins at 5:30 p.m and the lodge usually opens at 6:15 p.m. with dinner served at 7:00 p.m.

To become a member of the South Coastal DeMolay, a man must be between the ages of 12 and 21, be of good lawful and moral character, have a religious belief in a single supreme being and have parental or guardian consent.

For information about DeMolay, send e-mail to Ed Parsons at edwinparsons@hotmail.com or call him at 781-406-3445.

The Marshfield Mariner
A Few Good Men
By Ryan Bray
Wednesday, December 21, 2005

Today’s children are tomorrow’s leaders, whether they realize it or not.

For those who aren’t so sure, there’s DeMolay.

DeMolay International has been helping shape young men into leaders since 1919 through activities stressing responsibility, self-confidence and civic awareness. The Kansas City-based organization is responsible for influencing many strong male role models including Walter Cronkite, Fran Tarkenton and John Wayne, to name but a few.

Now in their 86th year, the DeMolays have started a local chapter. The organization opened the doors to its South Coastal group earlier this month, making Marshfield’s the 16th DeMolay chapter in Massachusetts. Seven members ages 12 to 21 currently make up the chapter alongside seven adult advisers. New members are being accepted by the chapter, which is open to any young man looking to get involved.

"There was a time when your father had to be a Mason in order for you to become a DeMolay," said Chapter President Edwin Parsons. "That’s not the case anymore. It’s all been opened up."

DeMolay advisers go through an in depth review and training process before being certified by the organization.

"I had a speeding ticket once back in the 1970s and they (DeMolays) were right on top of it," Parsons said. "They really review the advisers very well."

Parsons, a DeMolay since childhood, said the club started up to support young boys who had lost their fathers during World War 1. The organization, founded by Frank S. Land, was designed to guide and mentor children by providing them with structure and a sense of social responsibility. The experience of being involved with the organization, Parsons said, is invaluable.

"I was a DeMolay growing up and it was a great experience," Parsons said. "The friends I grew up with through the organization I’m still friends with to this day. We’re excited because there could be fathers who were once DeMolays here in town."

The chapter is wasting little time getting involved around the South Shore. Last Sunday, the DeMolays hosted a catered dinner for senior citizens at the Cardinal Cushing Center in Hanover. Five boys set up and served the dinners, catered by Family Crest Catering, for 63 residents. Parsons said that all DeMolay sponsored events are run by the kids.

"These boys run the chapter and the advisers advise," he said. "This dinner was their idea and we let them run with it."

Anyone interested in joining the DeMolays are encouraged to attend the chapter’s bi-weekly meetings. The chapter meets on the first and third Thursday of each month from 7:30 to 9 p.m. at the Marshfield Masonic Lodge located at 420 Furnace Street.

Become a Member of the South Coastal DeMolay
You must meet the following requirements:

1. Must be a young man between the ages of twelve and twenty-one
2. Must be of good, lawful, and moral character
3. Must be mono-theistic (have a religious belief in a single supreme being)
4. Must have parental/guardian consent
5. Must complete a membership application Click JOIN TODAY! for downloadable version
6. Must be interviewed, with parent/guardian, by a committee consisting of an Advisor and at least 1 member
7. Must be voted by the membership and Advisory Council to become a member

September 20, 2005

Memo to All Chapters
From "Dad" Weston
RE: Hurricaine Katrina Relief

Bretheren:

We have finally made contact with DeMolay in Louisiana. I have spoken with William Mollere, who is a Past DeMolay Grand Master, and President of the Louisiana DeMolay Foundation. Of the two Chapters meeting in New Orleans, one was totally wiped out, and the other sustained damage to their building and regalia.

In addition, there are some DeMolay members and their families as yet unaccounted for by DeMolay.

Our "CHARITY DRIVE PROJECT" this year will benefit DeMolay in Louisiana.

The DeMolay Foundation of Louisiana is gearing up to help the affected families and Chapters directly. Therefore, and monies we donate will go directly to DeMolay!!

We ask that each Chapter hold a fundraiser, or make a donation to this cause.

Please make all checks payable to "MASS DEMOLAY" we will send one check to the DeMolay Foundation of Louisiana, with the names of all Chapters and individuals who have contributed.

This will be an ongoing effort on our part, and you may contribute at any time.

This is indeed an opportunity for "BROTHER'S TO COME TO THE AID OF BROTHER"S"

Please contact me if you have any questions.