Demolay in he philippines [ its a freemason type fraternity]

they used paddles to initiate people into this group. i remember a
friend of mine wh o joined.


DeMolay International (originally known as the Order of DeMolay) is an
international youth fraternity for young men between the ages of 12 to
21 (members who reach the age of 21 are referred to as 'Senior
DeMolays'). The organization helps prepare young men to lead
successful, productive and happy lives through the development of civic
awareness, leadership skills and personal responsibility. It is modeled
after Freemasonry, and like Freemasonry, members are initiated into
DeMolay through ritual and an allegorical program. DeMolay is
considered an appendant body to Freemasonry; every DeMolay chapter is
sponsored by a Masonic Lodge or other Masonic body. DeMolay is
considered part of the family of Masonic youth groups along with Job's
Daughters, and Rainbow Girls.
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History
The Order of DeMolay was founded in 1919 in Kansas City, Missouri by
Frank Sherman Land and nine young men. Since then the organization has
spread to all 50 U.S. states and many other countries around the world
including Canada, Philippines, Aruba, Brazil, Bolivia , Germany, Italy,
and Japan.

The organization is named after Jacques de Molay, a knight and crusader
who was the 23rd and last Grand Master of the Knights Templar. Members
are encouraged to model their conduct after his example of loyalty and
fidelity.


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Famous DeMolays
Over the years, DeMolay has had several alumni who have gone on to
achieve wide recognition outside of the organization DeMolay Hall of
Fame. [1]. Notable Senior DeMolays include Walt Disney, John Wayne, Mel
Blanc, Burl Ives, Bill Clinton, Harmon Killebrew, Buddy Ebsen, Pete
Rose, Alex Spanos, Tom Osborne (Nebraska), David Goodnow, Paul Harvey,
Lance Sijan, Fran Tarkenton, Willard Scott, and John Steinbeck

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