In March 1919, DeMolay International was formed in Kansas City, Missouri. The organization is named for Jacques DeMolay, the last Grand Master of the Order of the Knights Templar. When tortured to reveal secrets and names, DeMolay refused to betray those he considered his brothers. It was upon this principle that “Dad” Frank S. Land,
Bringing in new members and retaining old members is important to maintain success in any organization. Five of Pennsylvania DeMolay’s chapters have successfully inducted four new members in 2020. Those chapters are Chester Pike, Elizabethtown, Lincoln, Riverside, and Westmoreland. As a reward for their success in membership recruitment, Executive Officer, Rodney Boyce, and Director of
Pennsylvania DeMolay has held the KeyMan Conference, an annual event usually held at the Masonic Conference Center-Patton Campus, for the past 35 years.
Staying connected is an important part of DeMolay and something that has been put to challenge during the time of social distancing.
When a worldwide crisis takes place, it is our responsibility to look out for the people around us.