DeMolay To Honor R.W.P.G.M. Williamson

The State Officers of The Order of DeMolay, led by Steven J. Prazenica, State Master Councilor, have chosen to honor R.W. Past Grand Master Samuel C. Williamson for his many years of dedicated service to DeMolay by naming the class of new members for him. The ceremonies will be on Saturday, Dec. 6, at the Masonic Conference Center -- Patton Campus in Elizabethtown.

"Dad" Williamson served as Executive Officer for DeMolay in Pennsylvania for more than 13 years, and during that time directed many classes to be named for other Masonic and DeMolay leaders. But, this will be the first time that a DeMolay Class will bear his name.

The initiation process for new members will consist of two ceremonies performed by championship and all-star degree teams: The Initiatory Degree at 10:30 a.m., followed by a formal noon luncheon, and the DeMolay Degree at 1:15 p.m., concluding by 3:00 p.m. Parents and other interested adults (age 21 or older) may attend the ceremonies. Siblings are not permitted to attend the ceremonies, but supervision and activities will be provided for them, if they are pre-registered.

Membership in DeMolay is open to boys between the ages of 12 and 21 who believe in a Supreme Being and are of good character. Membership At-Large is available to those who do not live near a local DeMolay Chapter. Benefits of DeMolay membership include being part of a worldwide brotherhood, educational and leadership opportunities, travel and public speaking programs, sponsorship by the Masonic Fraternity, and eligibility for numerous Masonic and DeMolay scholarships. To become a member, applicants should apply to a local DeMolay Chapter, or to the Executive Officer for DeMolay in Pennsylvania. Anyone desiring to attend this class in honor of Bro. Williamson may register with Bro. David W. Berry, Executive Secretary. Both may be contacted at 1244 Bainbridge Road, Elizabethtown, PA 17022, (717) 367-1536, or e-mail at es@pademolay.org.