| Q.
What is DeMolay? |
| DeMolay
is a community-based international organization for young men
ages 12 to 21 which emphasized leadership skills and character-building
within a program of social, sports, and community service activities. |
| Q
What is the history of DeMolay? |
| DeMolay
was founded in 1919 in Kansas City, Missouri, by Frank S. Land.
Since its inception, DeMolay has spread to 14 countries and
there are currently 650 chapters in North America. DeMolay currently
has 7 chapters in the metropolitan Kansas City area. |
| Q.
What is the purpose of DeMolay? |
| DeMolay
teaches young men to be better persons and better leaders. The
DeMolay program is based on timeless principles, "hands
on" experience. Members develop civic awareness through
community service projects, personal responsibility by planning
and executing their own activities, and gain self-confidence
through leadership and public speaking training. |
| Q.
What activities are offered in the DeMolay program? |
| Community
service projects, a comprehensive sports program, social functions,
and fundraising events. Rather than focusing on any one type
of activity. DeMolay members are encouraged to test their interests
in a varied program of events. |
| Q.
Who can become a member of DeMolay? |
| DeMolay
is open to any young man between the ages of 12 and 21 who professes
a belief in a Supreme Being and strives to be of good chcaracter. |
| Q.
Is DeMolay a Religious Organization? |
| No.
DeMolay teaches that one of the steps towards becoming a happy
and successful person is developing a strong faith and being
true to it. Just as important, DeMolay teaches respect and toleration
for the beliefs of others. DeMolay does not teach a specific
religion and does not require belonging to a church. Membership
is open to young men from all religions. |
| Q.
Success stories? |
| Thousands
of DeMolays have assumed leadership roles in business, politics,
military service, sports, and the arts and entertainment industries.
DeMolay Alumni include Walt Disney, Walter Cronkite, John
Wayne, Tom Osborne, Mel Carnahan, John Steinbeck, Buddy Ebsen,
Colonel Frank Borman, Harmon Killebrew, Bob Mathias, Fran Tarkenton,
and Paul Harvey just to name a few. |
| Q.
What are the benefits of membership? |
| The
main benefit of membership in DeMolay is growing up engaged.
Studies show that people who are active in the community in
their youth grow up to become involved and community-oriented
adults. Members of DeMolay learn personal responsibility, management
skills, public speaking skills, and civic responsibility, making
them better employees, stronger leaders, and more responsible
citizens. |
