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Is DeMolay safe?
DeMolay strives through constant vigilance to provide a safe and secure environment where our young people can engage in activities and learn life skills to become better leaders and men. DeMolay International has a “zero” tolerance policy for all types of abuse.
What are the benefits of Boy Scouts?
Scouting helps youth develop academic skills, self-confidence, ethics, leadership skills, and citizenship skills that influence their adult lives….Why Scouting?
- Try new things.
- Provide service to others.
- Build self-confidence.
- Reinforce ethical standards.
What is the best age for Boy Scouts?
Cub Scouting is for youth in kindergarten through fifth grade. Youth can join Scouts BSA if they have completed the fifth grade and are at least 10 years old, OR have earned the Arrow of Light Award and are at least 10 years old, OR are age 11 but have not reached age 18.
What does the word DeMolay mean?
Definition of DeMolay : a member of DeMolay International, a fraternal organization for boys and young men aged 12 to 21 that is sponsored by the Freemasons.
What is importance of scouting?
Through recreation, Scouting achieves its purpose of helping young people develop physically, intellectually, socially, and spiritually. Scouting is all about building confidence and self-esteem, learning important life skills and leadership skills, team building, outdoor adventure, education, and fun!
Is my son eligible for DeMolay or Freemasonry?
Niether DeMolay or Freemasonry require a familial relationship to join. That being said, from an age perspective, both of your young men are eligible for DeMolay. Depending on your jurisdiction (state), the older may be of the right age to join Freemasonry (18 some places, 21 in others).
What is the right age to become a Freemason?
That being said, from an age perspective, both of your young men are eligible for DeMolay. Depending on your jurisdiction (state), the older may be of the right age to join Freemasonry (18 some places, 21 in others). For DeMolay you can go to demolay.org and find local contact information.
How do I join DeMolay?
DeMolay is open to young men between the ages of 12 and 21 with many chapters located throughout the United States. An application for membership may be received from a young man who has passed his twelfth birthday, but who has not reached his twenty-first birthday.
Who are some famous alumni of DeMolay?
DeMolay alumni include former President Bill Clinton, Walt Disney, John Wayne, Walter Cronkite, football Hall-of-Famer Fran Tarkenton, legendary Nebraska football coach Tom Osborne, news anchor David Goodnow and many others. Each has spoken eloquently of the life-changing benefit gained from their involvement in DeMolay.