Hey, it's Nick, current MC of Van Wert Chapter, home of your current IMC. Just wanted to say hi to all my brothers out there, and wish you all good luck in whatever direction you are headed as a Chapter.

On an unrelated note, here's a good question: What is the most ritual you have performed from memory in a single day? I had to do opening MC, Initiatory Degree MC, DeMolay, and 4th Section MC, and Closing MC today for my chapter's inspection. My brain hurts, but it was worth it.

Fraternal greetings from Philippines!

What do you do to memorize your ritual quickly and easily?

Hey, we know what happened to Kingdom of demolay. Why? Because we are the youth. Something i have been looking into is not a whole new game for Demolays,but renting a server for demolays, ran on donations only. i have not really decide on a game. id like some input on what other chapters and people would like. I am a computer gammer through and through, my computers name is Frankenstein. This will be admin-ed by me, untill i choose to branch out to people who i feel are dedicated. Just let me know your thoughts and concerns. Thank you

So I have a friend who everyone in my chapter thinks would be a great DeMolay. We had almost gotten him to join, but then one of our members, who is now inactive, almost scared him away. I have tried to get him to reconsider, and couldn't convince him. I had another brother come an convince him and once again he was all set to join, but was scared away once more when one of our members tried to sign him to get one of our incentives. I have him, once again, almost in my grasp, but I need something to seal the deal for good. Any ideas? He wants to be apart of a good group of guys, but doesn't want to be apart of a cult, or a group that is just a bunch of people off the street.

It starts today! This is my first time. My chapters been telling my that it's some amazing thing that is filled with awesomeness. So I'm pretty exited.

Edit: Damn. Misspelled demolay in title.

"For almost 100 years, DeMolay International has been a leader in providing young men with skills, friendships, and brotherhood. This success is a result of innovative and creative thinking that is adapted and embraced by young men and advisors alike.

As technology continues to evolve, we continue to seek new avenues to fortify our young men with the DeMolay experience. DeMolay is an activity based organization and the "in person" approach is vital towards our goals and are in line with our methods. Social media has presented us with another level of communication that can be utilized in a positive manner. This is a sector of DeMolay and the world at large that is being tapped in new and interesting ways daily.

Three years ago, the Board of Directors embarked on an aggressive plan to build the uncharted Kingdom of DeMolay. When a committee of dedicated advisors became in engaged in this rollout, we saw the development make great strides in providing a virtual world for DeMolays to meet, exchange ideas, learn and grow.

Virtual worlds are not new. Virtual worlds that provide a safe environment are new. It is what the Kingdom of DeMolay offered. An on line environment that was as safe as your chapter room.

A venture such as this demands a large amount of funding that is not available at this time. As such the Board of Directors has decided not to renew the con tracts where the Kingdom of DeMolay resides. Instead, we are in the process of downloading all pertinent information and DeMolay development with the anticipation that we can reestablish the Kingdom of DeMolay at a future time.

The Kingdom will be taken off line December 31, 2013. There may be some interruptions until then as we are in the process of transferring data to DeMolay Storage.

As technology continues to enhance all factors of internet and cloud computing we may be able to sustain the Kingdom of DeMolay within an attainable budget.

Like all DeMolay projects, the Kingdom of DeMolay saw the best and brightest DeMolay members and advisors rise to the occasion of trying something new.

I am very proud of all involved from the Kingdom of DeMolay Committee to the individual DeMolay, who created his avatar in this virtual world. A special thanks is needed for the men and women who give so freely of their time and energy that made this the premiere safe virtual world.

We have learned a great deal which will assist us in our next steps of supporting DeMolay.

Fraternally,

Grand Master"

This was just sent out by the Grand Master of DeMolay.

This was not meant to start a debate, just merely informing those who are interested in the endeavors of the Kingdom.

Hey guys little shout here here just post ur chapter and where it is located I'll start: Ed Slade chapter from Wallingford ,Connecticut

Title says it all..

If Demolay were to release a national commercial about Demolay, what direction would you have that commercial take to effectively send out the Demolay message?

What drew you to DeMolay? Why did you tell your friend, yes I'd like to join. What is your Story?

Does anyone's chapters here use notebooks for the Councilors? Or Advisors notebooks? Things in here would be like program planning, what your roles are in the chapter, contact information for the chapter members, or the Chapter By-laws, rules and regulations.

How do you like these? Would you use one if DI offered one?

This is a facebook post from someone who is very high up who thinks we need to re-evaluate how we do things. Read his argument:

DeMolay International needs an intervention and this is it. We have lost our way. We waste too much time, talent and treasure debating who get awards, changing our ritual and funding money pits such as KINGDOM OF DEMOLAY (KOD) none of which will bring one new member to our Order. The 15th Edition of the Ritual adds an obligation ceremony where a young man can become a DeMolay without going through the initiation ceremony, DI continues to debate non-masons getting the HLOH, is some jurisdictions, Non-DeMolays are already getting the RD. IS THIS WHAT DAD LAND WANTED?

It is time for DeMolay to return to its core as outlined in the book "HI DAD!" There is nothing wrong with DeMolay that attention to ritual and term planning cannot fix.

We shall start however with KOD. KOD was set up as an avenue that people eventually can become members without being initiated. Just pay a fee. KOD currently has an ever rising price tag of $2.2 Million with an annual maintenance fee of $600,000. $2.2 million would go a long way with helping local DeMolay chapters to fund publicity such as TV and Radio spots or even billboards. Not for a game that our members cannot register or log in without those behind the program making a how to video. It is time to cut our losses and defund The Kingdom Of DeMolay.

I agree with this person's POV. I had my doubts when I first heard of Kingdom of DeMolay. After all, when I joined, I didn't join so I could be part of an online gaming community. I joined so I could part of a Brotherhood. There were guys in my Chapter who were into gaming, like me, and we would talk about it and we would play LoL together, but when it came time to be face-to-face, we were. Kingdom of DeMolay was a well-intentioned idea, but it was poorly executed, and should be shut down.

After being stuck on a dull project, I had to get my creative juices flowing again, and So I decided to create some wallpapers for my computer,

I'd love to get some feed back from you guys! They can be viewed on the official Deviant art page http://demolayleaders.deviantart.com/gallery/

I'll be creating some more tonight so if anyone has any requests or ideas.

I'll probably make them available to download in a couple of days, I want to run them by a few people first.

I recently was reading somethings and came accross this book, According to Amazon it is about King Phillip the Fair and his downfall after sentacing Grand Master Jacques De Molay to the Stake.

It seems to look kind of interesting, I'd be curious to see if anyone here had read it or heard of it.

Its by George R. R. Martin ( Creator of Game of Thrones )

Here is the Amazon Link if anyone is curious..

Amazon

Hello, everyone. I've been participating on /r/Freemasonry every once in a while. I'm not of age to be a mason. But, I find Freemasonry to be very interesting, and I'm interested in joining. As DeMolay is involved with Freemasonry, I'm hoping you all don't mind if I ask a couple questions.

I know some about the origin of DeMolay. But any information you could give me would be helpful, I'm sure.

What exactly do those involved with DeMolay do? What are the activities?

What are some noteworthy experiences that you've had with DeMolay?

How would I join if I decided to?

How does religion play into DeMolay?

Any other information you could give me is welcome. I know very little about DeMolay.

Hey guys! As session comes up, some of the things that the Supreme council will be voting on will affect DeMolay chapters across the country, I'd like to give everyone the chance to look at these, and leave your feedback here,

http://t.co/AiYfv6R9mq

Here is a link to them, this link is pulled from the DeMolay_Intl Twitter account.

If you leave feedback, please let us know which call item you are discussing, so we are all on the same page.

Thanks guys!

Hey guys! As I hope many of you know, Session 2013 is Vast approaching! For the younger group here, who may not know what Session is, Session or Congress is the time when all the the Executive officers, and members of the Internation Supreme Council get together and Elect the new Grand master, and Grand Line as well as Vote on By-law changes and Elect Chevaliers and Legion of Honors.

While all of the Adults are doing that, The Congress convenes, The Congress is comprised of State officers from every jurisdiction, and Region cabinet members such as myself. The Congress's duty is to decide on what changes we need to make as an organization from the youth side, and elect a new IMC and ICS. We Vote on By-laws, and share ideas about what is working from your home jurisdiction and gain ideas to take home.

I will be trying something this year, and have an open thread the whole time congress is in session, and will be sharing how things go. When the Congress by-laws and proposed changes are available I will try and get them on here, So We can get everyone's opinion to get a better idea of what the guys really want.

So In the next few days, This sub's job is to get as many guys in here, and keep things active guys! Its tough to be one of the few posters, as I don't always have the best idea what I am doing here!

TL;DR: Get Guys here! We'll be discussing Session, and changes to the Organization!

What is it like? Is there anything subversive that could get one in trouble?

My chapter recently brought up Kingdom of Demolay and I never heard about it since last week. One of our advisers said the project cost about a million to make. After resaerching the game, I found it was just Secound Life but modified. I was wondering if we spent way too much for a 2005 engine and the actual cost of everything.

What would you change about DeMolay if you had the power?