The following awards may be earned for participation in the jurisdictional membership programs:
DeMolay National Youth Speech Contest...
This is an outstanding program design by our Grand Master. All details are posted on the web site at www.demolay.org and we strongly encourage you to participate in this program. It is good for you, great for DeMolay, and extremely rewarding ($) for the active DeMolay. Please let us know if you should have any questions concerning the program.
Blue Honor Key
When a DeMolay is the first line signer on ten petitions for individuals who join DeMolay, the DeMolay receives the Blue Honor Key. For each additional ten members brought in, a star is added to the Blue Honor Key.
Pink Honor Key
When a female supporter of DeMolay "side-line" signs five petitions for individuals who join DeMolay, she receives the Pink Honor Key.
Founder's Membership Award
When a DeMolay is the first line signer on five petitions for individuals who join DeMolay, the DeMolay receives the Founder's Membership Award, an attractive medallion featuring the founder of DeMolay, Frank S. Land.
Membership Merit Bars
When a DeMolay is the first line signer on three petitions for individuals who join DeMolay, the DeMolay receives a white merit bar. For each additional three members brought in, the next color of merit bar is earned.
#1 Pin
When a DeMolay is a first-line signer on his first petition and the person petitioning joins DeMolay, the DeMolay who signed the petition receives the #1 Pin
Past Master Councilor's Meritorious Service Award
One of the most prestigious awards in all of DeMolay, the Past Master Councilor's Meritorious Service Award, was designed by DeMolay's founder, Dad Frank S. Land. The PMC-MSA rewards good program planning and execution by a Chapter's Master Councilor. The award itself is an attractive gold-colored medal and is granted without charge
PMC-MSA Requirements
A Letter of Intent is sent to the Executive Officer from the newly installed Master Councilor within 10 days following his installation indicating interest in earning the Meritorious Service Award. The Letter of Intent is signed by that Master Councilor and cosigned by either the Chapter Dad or Chairman. The Letter of Intent must include the following:
that the Master Councilor has memorized the ritualistic opening/closing ceremonies
the Master Councilor has completed a written program of activities and events for the six onths of his term of office
the written program has been duplicated and distributed to Chapter members
the written program follows the guidelines listed in the DeMolay Program Planning Guide
the written program is attached to the Letter of Intent
The Chapter initiates this term’s pro-rated share of the membership quota during the Master Councilor's term of office.
The Chapter Dad and / or Ritual Advisor will confirm the Master Councilor has delivered from memory, the ritualistic work of both degrees.
During six months of the term, the Chapter, in some manner, observes the Obligatory Days that occur during the term. The Final Letter requesting the MSA shall denote the manner of observance.
During the six months of the term, the Chapter shall hold at least four of the five activities proscribed in previous MSA requirements:
social
civic
fund raising
Masonic service
athletic
The Master Councilor shall see to it that all reports and forms (Form 10s, Annual Reports, Advisor Registration/Certification, installation notification, financial, and any other jurisdictional forms) that are to be submitted during his term of are submitted to the proper offices prior to specific deadlines established for each form.
The Master Councilor applying for the PMC-MSA shall submit a Final Letterindicating completion of requirements 1 through 6. The letter shall indicate in detail the dates and activities of items 3 and 4 above. The Executive Officer will verify the completion of items 2 and 5. The Final Letter must be submitted to the Executive Officer within 10 days of the installation of the next Master Councilor.
These rules and regulations for the PMC-MSA are effective indefinitely and supercede any previous rules and regulations.
The Representative DeMolay Award
The Representative DeMolay Award was created by DeMolay Founder, "Dad" Frank S. Land, to encourage all members of DeMolay to evaluate and develop a well-rounded life that is characterized by the practice of the virtues and values of the Order. To this day, the Representative is the highest award for self-achievement that can be earned by an Active DeMolay. The Representative DeMolay program is one of self-evaluation. Members seeking to obtain the award must evaluate their development in various areas of life. A detailed and honest evaluation is required. Those who show progress in all-around development and a firm understanding of their own strengths and needs are awarded the high honor of being called a Representative DeMolay. "Dad" Land's goal was for every DeMolay to be a Representative DeMolay, not merely by holding the honor, but by living in such a way as to make the Order proud to call you its own. And, because of your own effort and time, you can be proud to wear the title and insignia of this award. Forms for applying for the Representative DeMolay Award in Atlantic Canada are available for you to print here on this site (see below), or can be obtained by request from your Chapter Advisor or the Atlantic Canada DeMolay Website. For questions about the program, or your application process, you may contact the Atlantic Canada DeMolay RD Award Advisor Start your RD application process today!
DeMolay's are eligible to aquire points from the day they recieve the Initiatory Degree until they become 21 years old
It will become the responsibility of the DeMolay to track, record and apply (on the proper form) his Merit bar awards
The chapter Dad must approve all applications for merit bar awards by signing the application form
The regalia shall consist of the head(which shall be earned by reciting the Initiatory Degree obligation from memory in open chapter) and the Drop(which shall be earned by reciting the DeMolay degree from memory in open chapter) with a maximum of 7 bars to be worn at any one time.
The seven catagories shall be Membership, Visitation, Ritual, Religion, Athletics, Scholastics, and Merit(activities)
Each Merit Bar is produced in five (5) colors. Each color designates the number of times a DeMolay has received a bar in that category.
White
Red
Blue
Purple
Gold
The advisory board through the Dad-in-charge of merit bars will be responsible for aquiring and distribution of merit bars
The previous level of merit bar must be returned to the Dad-in-charge with the application for the next level of achievment
Merit bars are earned in the following categories:
Membership
Merit
Religion
Scholastic
Visitation
Ritual
Athletics
Merit Bar Requirements
Athletic - Participation in an athletic endeavor of an individual or team nature for at least one year and any Chapter athletic events.(Letter to be submitted)
Membership - For being the first-line signer on three membership applications of individuals who subsequently are initiated in the Chapter.
Merit - Participation in 6 chapter events(fundraising, public service, social or fraternal), 2 of which must be fundraising.
Religion - One level for each year of regular attendance of Church or Sunday school (a letter attesting to the fact is required) and all Chapter church parades.
Ritual - A total of 125 points per level
The following point system will be used for each Official performance of the ritual
Initiatory Degree
Points
Master Councilor
40
Marshal
25
Senior Councilor
20
Senior Deacon
20
Junior Councilor
20
Chaplain
15
Preceptors
15
Senior Steward
5
Junior Steward
5
DeMolay Degree
Points
Master Councilor
35
Jacques DeMolay
50
Master Inquisitor
45
Junior Inquisitor
25
Orator
25
Senior Inquisitor
10
Guy of Auvergne
5
Senior Guard
5
Marshal
5
Lord Constable
5
Representative DeMolay Ceremony
Points
Chancellor
50
Preceptor
15
Inquisitor
15
Herald
5
Majority Service
Points
Master Councilor
25
Senior Councilor
10
Junior Councilor
20
Chaplain
5
Flower Talk
40
Ceremony of Light
30
Father's Talk
25
Installations
Points
Installing Officer
40
Senior Councilor
10
Junior Councilor
10
Chaplain
10
Marshal
5
Senior Deacon
5
Scholastic - Must maintain a minimum 70% average for one year with no marks below 60%, or show a marked improvement from last terms marks(at least 15%).
Visitation - 3 visits to other Chapters, one of which must be out of the city / or / one level for every 1600km traveled while visiting. Whichever is least.
Once you determine that you have earned your merit badge in a specific category, you should provide the justification to your Chapter Advisor or the person designated on your advisory council to coordinate Merit badges for the Chapter.
BACKGROUND The Atlantic Provinces Jurisdiction of the Order of DeMolay, in an effort to recognize the contributions by, and to present a visible recognition of these efforts to the members of the International Order of the Rainbow for Girls, authorizes a “Membership Award” known as the PINK HONOR KEY. One of the largest contributors to increased membership in local DeMolay Chapters is the assistance given in obtaining new members. Many members of the Order in the Atlantic Provinces may present their petitions due largely to the encouragement of some such young lady’s participation in DeMolay activities. Recognizing active members of the International Order of the Rainbow for Girls, who have been responsible for the submission of petitions for membership to the Order of DeMolay and which have resulted in the initiation of new members.
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS: In order to be eligible for the Pink Honor Key, a young lady must meet the following requirements:
Be an active member, in good standing, of Rainbow for Girls.
Present at least three (3) petitions for membership in the Order of DeMolay.
The Initiatory Degree must have been conferred upon the three petitioners.
QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: In order to qualify for the Pink Honor Key, the following requirements must be met:
A. Each petition submitted must have the eligible girl’s name recorded in the upper right
corner as such: PHK: Full Name
B. After three (3) petitions have been presented, and the petitioners have been initiated, the
girl may be nominated for the Pink Honor Key by completing this nomination form.
C. The approved nomination form must be submitted to the Executive Officer for
processing.
PRESENTATION OF AWARD: Following receipt by the Executive Officer of a properly completed and approved Pink Honor Key Nomination Form, a public presentation of the award will be arranged with the Chapter. The members of the recipient’s Assembly will be invited to attend the presentation.
It is not too early to start spreading the news about the 2008 Kach essay Competition sponsored by the Ancient & Accepted Scottish Rite of the Southern Jurisdiction of the United States. The topic for this next competition is "Comradeship, the ULTIMATE precept
Welcome to the web based version of the DeMolay Leadership Correspondence Course.
The questions on these tests are custom tailored for use by DeMolay Atlantic Canada and are designed to be used by Members, Advisors, Sweethearts, Parents or anyone else interested in learning more about DeMolay.
Please use the menu below to take a course. You can take each course as many times as you need to, until you pass. Once you take a course, you will be notified of your score via email and your Chapter will be notified to assign you your proper merit bar.
Once you complete all 5 lessons, you will qualify for the coveted Lamp of Knowledge!
Awards
RDA Application form