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 DeMolay
is the premier youth organization dedicated to teaching
young men to be better persons and leaders. Under the "advisorship"
of adults; leadership skills, civic awareness,
responsibility, and character development are learned
through a variety of self directed, real world applications
and activities.
DeMolay builds confidence; teaches
responsibility, cooperation and community service; and
fosters trust, respect, fellowship, patriotism, reverence,
and sharing. |
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The Order of DeMolay was started over 80
years ago in Kansas City, Missouri. |
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DeMolay is a character building organization for young men
who are twelve years of age and completed the 7th grade or
who are 13 to 21 years of age. |
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over 700 chapters throughout the United States, these young
men have the opportunity to develop management, leadership
and social skills as they participate in community projects,
sports, and other educational programs. |
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DeMolay also has chapters in Canada, Brazil, Australia,
Germany, Panama, Japan, Italy, and the Republic of the
Philippines. More than one million young men have been
members of DeMolay. Alumni members include John Wayne, Pete
Rose, Walt Disney, Dan Rather, Willard Scott, Burl Ives, Ely
Buendia, Joel Lamangan, Luke Mijares, Mike Orquillas and
countless others. |
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DeMolay's alumni are distinguished leaders including several
U.S. senators, state governors, U.S. astronauts,
professional athletes, and major U.S. corporation
presidents. DeMolay is dedicated to providing a safe
environment in an organization for young men who govern and
direct their own activities under the "advisorship" of
adults. |
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organization develops leadership skills and character
building in the young men who work within the organization.
It helps members to develop civic awareness and
responsibility. |
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(An excerpt from
www.demolay.org) |
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