Iowa DeMolay Iowa

2/5/2004
Volume 1, Issue 12

*This publication acknowledges and yields authority to The International Supreme Council of the Order Of DeMolay of which Frank S. Land was the founder.

Character. Leadership.
State Master Councilor
Kyle Martin
kmarti@iastate.edu
319.551.3517
State Senior Councilor
Tom Bowersox
tom-bowersox@uiowa.edu
319.270.7558
State Junior Councilor
Gabe Arne
gabearne@interl.net
319.838.2003
State Marshall
Brandon Stone
stonermc2003@netscape.net
515.231.4356
Executive Officer
Shane Harshbarger
smc9192@aol.com
515.865.4727
align=top Membership in Iowa
Posted by Kyle Martin

2004 is well on it's way and already chapters are starting to initiate. The SuperBowl is over, but that means that February has begun and many other chapters are already behind on membership. In order to get your 12 new members by the end of the year it's important that you take care of business now and get at least one of your friends to join each month. It's realy simple when you think about it. 1 new member every month for the whole year gets you 12 in December, an Eagle Head trophy at All Star 2005 and qualification for Chapter of Excellence.

When you get home from All Star this year, you'll have plenty of reasons to get your friends to join DeMolay in addition to all the awards your chapter might earn.

align=top Chapter Of Excellence
Posted by Tom Bowersox

Chapter of Excellence has undergone a few minor revisions, as can only be expected in the second year of the program. The goal of the program is still the same: To ensure that your chapter is one of excellence, a chapter that Iowa DeMolay is proud to promote to the world, and that has the respect of all the other chapters in Iowa. The qualifications to earn this prestigious award were changed only slightly. I won't go over all the changes here, so make sure you find out what changes were made at your next chapter meeting.

Make sure you participate in All-Star ritual competition, initiate those new members, and plan for your PMC/MSAs!

align=top Grand Master's Class is a comin'
Posted by Brandon Stone

Grandmasters class is coming and you better look out. This year looks to be more exciting than ever. The degrees are going to be stellar and the basketball tournament is going to be intense.

Grandmasters class is going to be held in Des Moines, Iowa on April 23 and 24. There is a lot of excitement and a lot of rivalry on the line. Will Cyclone Chapter be able to stay on top or will your chapter be the one that will prevail and take home the trophy this year? One thing that is for sure is the fact that you will want to put Grandmasters class on your calendar for the weekend of April 23 & 24.

P.S. It is never too early to start practicing,

Who's Initiating?
Chapter Initiates(YTD)
James A. Guest 1
Cedar Rapids 1
Southgate 1
Michael H. Barnes 0
Allen 0
Hawkeye 0
Blackhawk 0
Altoona 0
Champlin 0
Cyclone 0
North Iowa 0
TOTAL 3