YOUTH ORGANIZATIONS CREATING LEADERS THROUGH UNITY AND TEAMWORK
THE ORDER OF DEMOLAY
The Order of DeMolay is an organization for young men aged 12 to 21. Young men do not need to have a Masonic relative to join the organization.
DeMolay was founded in Kansas City, Missouri, in 1919 and is now international in scope. Like the other Masonic Youth Orders, DeMolay Chapters (local groups) usually meet in a room at a local Masonic Lodge. Adult leadership is provided by men (usually Masons) known as Chapter Dads or advisors. The Order takes its name from Jacques DeMolay, the last Grand Master of the Templars, who was martyred in the Middle Ages for refusing to compromise his honor. The Order teaches the virtues of reverence, love of parents, comradeship, patriotism, courtesy, cleanness, and fidelity. The Order provides many social events and activities, which help to teach social skills and leadership.
Battle Green DeMolay meets at the Lexington Masonic Building on the 1st and 3rd Fridays of each month at 7:30 pm. Contact Chapter Advisor Shawn Holter at [email protected] or Marc Reyome at [email protected] to learn more.
THE INTERNATIONAL ORDER OF RAINBOWS FOR GIRLS
The International Order of Rainbow for Girls is an organization for young women aged 11 to 20. It was founded in McAlester, Oklahoma, in 1922. No relationship to a member of the Masonic Order is required for membership. Local groups or Assemblies are generally sponsored by either a Masonic Lodge or a Chapter of the Order of the Eastern Star. Women known as Mother Advisors give adult supervision and guidance. Each of the colors of the rainbow is associated with a particular virtue or source of inspiration. Like the other Youth Orders, Rainbow is deeply involved with local charity and support education. It teaches character development, planning, leadership, and social skills through training programs and social events.
Lexington Assembly #37 meetings are held at the Lexington Masonic Building on the 2nd and 4th Fridays of September through May and the 2nd Friday and Tuesday before the 4th Friday in June. No meetings are held in July and August. To learn more, contact Mrs. Vivian E. Bean at [email protected], Mother Advisor of the chapter.
The youth organizations are separate and independent organizations that stress the importance of character development, community service, and leadership. While members of the youth groups are free to seek membership in Freemasonry or the Eastern Star, it is a personal choice and not a requirement of membership in a youth order.
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