Yavapai Chapter of the Order of Demolay

On April 22, 2024 Saguaro Chapter members Brothers Cooper and Gus were recognized for their accomplishments.

Brother Cooper was promoted to Cadet Corporal, and was presented with the Ancient and Accepted Scottish Rite of Free Masonry medal. He also received a Certificate of Excellence for the Civic Service Award, Distinguished Conduct Award, Drill Team Award, Rifle Team Award, Arts and Academics Award, Distinguished Military Training Award, Color Guard Award and Recruiting Award.

Staff Sargeant Gus received a Certificate of Excellence for the Longevity & Fidelity Award and Arts & Academics Award.

The Road Began with DeMolay for these two young men, and they have proven themselves worthy in Leadership, Civic Service, Academics, Membership and Fidelity.
Congratulations Brothers Cooper & Gus!

Home Court 2024: Hoya Lawyas Victorious Over GW Law Rowdy Revs in Charity Fundraiser The 37th annual Home Court charity basketball game, held March 28 at the Gonzaga College High School gym, was a fast-paced match between students, faculty and staff from Georgetown Law (the Hoya Lawyas) and from the George Washington University Law School (the Rowdy Revs). The Lawyas emerged victori...

DeMolay was named after the last head of the Knights Templar. The name was chosen over 100 years ago because he refused to give up his principals.

1. Sword: A crusader’s sword was double-edged and broad-shaped with a rounded point. It was about 38 inches long and intended for slashing and cutting rather than thrusting. It had a simple cross-guard and pommel. They were well suited for hand-to-hand combat and effective against the mail armor of the period.

2. Barrel Helm: His helmet is an evolution from the conical type with a nasal guard to this so-called barrel helm type. Helmets were not only for protection, but also projected power and prestige.

3. Kite-shaped Shield: He is equipped with a large, almond-shaped kite shield that is made of wood and covered in painted leather.

4. Mail Coif: From the middle of the 13th century on, the mail coif was no longer attached to the mail shirt but was worn as a separate defense.

5. Surcoat: From the middle of the 12th century, knights wore a long textile garment over their mail armor that was known as a surcoat. It was a loose, sleeveless garment with a deeply slit skirt that reached to mid-thigh. In the Holy Land it is believed that their use stemmed from a desire to copy the fashion of the crusaders’ Muslim enemies and also helped keep the desert sun from heating the chain mail underneath. The surcoat was rare until about 1310. Surcoats did not display heraldry identifying the wearer until the early 14th century.

6. Mail Armor: The most common form of armor available after the fall of Rome was mail. It was easy to produce and did not require large masses of iron. It was formed from rings of iron, each of which was linked through four others—two above and two below it. Mail armor was used to protect the body from the head to the thighs with a padded gambeson (vest) worn underneath. The full weight of a Templar’s weapons and equipment was between 53 and 60 pounds.

Announcing Arizona DeMolay Convention!

Save the date to join us at Yavapai College for the best DeMolay event of the year, followed by our Grand Banquet at the beautiful Prescott Resort.
Join your brothers thoughout Arizona for swimming, games, prizes, activities, sports, food, and tons of funs that you will remember for a lifetime.

Get your registration application at: https://www.azdemolay.org/convention-2024
Early Registration Deadline is June 1st 2024

🧑‍🚀Do you have a dream? Is it a job? A hobby? A goal? What's the one thing you want so badly in life, but have yet to achieve?

🌠A dream is step one. Reality is step two.

🏆Being a DeMolay doesn't just make you a dreamer, it makes you a doer, a go-getter, and a winner in life.

💡Not so long ago the idea of reaching the moon was just a dream. The idea of entering space was just a thought. The idea of flying was just an idea.

🚦Everyone and everything must start somewhere, but to reach a goal-- is to reach a destination.

🌲The challenge? Life is like walking off-trail in the middle of a forest. To get from point a, to point b, you need the necessary knowledge and the right tools.

🔦If you have a dream, know that you don't have to be lost in the forest of life. DeMolay exists to give young men the support they need to reach their full potential.

🚀Rise to the challenge. Be fearless. Be determined. Be DeMolay.

SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMNENT!!
Arizona DeMolay will be hosting an ALL NIGHT, TWO SESSION DUNGEONS & DRAGONS LOCK IN EXTRAVAGANZA on March 9th-10th!!!
This event is open to Arizona DeMolay members who bring a male "DeMolay aged" friend.
There will be an open house for your friend's parents to learn about DeMolay.
Friends are welcome to attend the first session from 3:00 pm to 7:00 pm, and stay for dinner.
Only DeMolay members may attend the all night session, therefore, your friends can stay if they turn in an application and join DeMolay at this event.
The event will take place at both Glendale Lodge and Tucson Lodge and dinner, breakfast and snacks galore will be provided for free.
Go to https://www.azdemolay.org/dnd-lock-in to learn more and to register.
Registration ends on March 3rd

Tonight's Sunset

To all of our brothers, sisters, advisors, family and friends who celebrate, we wish a very Happy Chanukah! Chag urim sameach! May these next eight days be filled with the light of family, love, togetherness and faith!

Today, throughout the world, DeMolay members and Advisors pause to celebrate the life of our founder, Frank S. Land.
From the original 9 young men, to the International organization it has become, Dad Land has certainly made an impact on countless lives.
If you know a young man age 12 to 21and would like to learn more about DeMolay, please go to https://beademolay.org/

Our thanks to all past Chevalier recipients that attended or assisted in the investiture on Saturday.
It's wonderful to see such support for Arizonna DeMolay.

Ethan Racking up those Masonic Service Merit Bar Points. Thanks to Dad Nielsen who came to help Aztlan Lodge do some landscape maintenance at the Lodge Cemetery

Our newly donated Bumper Pool Table is proving to be a hit with both members and advisors

Welcome to our newest member Nathan.

Stumbled upon this and thought this would be good education for some of you!
If your wearing gloves it is respectful to take off your glove. If you are not able. Apologize for shaking with it on...


Some good stuff. I'll add to this post from some suggestions
-Not pulling the person toward you.
-Not grabbing fingers/finger tips.
-also, here's a biggy. IF YOU DONT RESPECT THE PERSON, it is best to say I don't not want to shake their hand. It's fu**ed up but it's a real as it gets.(But is highly disrespectful)

Arizona DeMolay Congratulates Dad William Searl Jr. from Aztlan Chapter on receiving the DeMolay International Cross Of Honor on Sunday Evening.
Thank you Dad Searle for all that you do for the young men of DeMolay.

Congratulations to Dad Bill Searle from Yavapai Chapter for being awarded the DeMolay Cross of Honor.

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Arizona DeMolay is excited to announce that Phoenix Scottish Rite-SJ has graciously provided office space which is soon to house the Arizona DeMolay State Association and the Arizona DeMolay Foundation including our new Community Initiative office.

We are grateful for this amazing opportunity to further our ongoing relationship with the Scottish Rite, which will benefit both organizations in the years ahead.

www.azdemolayfoundation.org
www.adfcommunityinitiative.org