Summer 2010

Cherokee DeMolay just returned from a great annual Conclave! We had a great weekend of fun, fellowship and brotherhood. We returned to Nancy, Kentucky for the first time since 2006.

We had several distinguished guests including: Dad Robert K. Tutt, Executive Officer Emeritus, Kentucky DeMolay, Terry Bowman, Grand Senior Warden, Joe Conway,33rd PGM Grand Secretary, John Moyers, 33rd PGM S.G.I.G. Emeritus, Roger Barnett, 33rd PGM Deputy Supreme Council of Kentucky, Keith Klein, Active Member of DeMolay International and Past Grand Master of DeMolay International. Bob Taylor, Executive Officer of West Virginia, Worthy Grand Matron of the Order of Eastern Star, Sherry Whitt, Worthy Grand Patron of the Order of Eastern Star, Cole Younger. We also had representation from the York Rite, Rainbow, Jobs and Amaranth in attendance.

The Order of Eastern Star presented Kentucky DeMolay with a very sizeable donation. Brother Cole Younger and Sister Sherry Whitt made this presentation at the banquet on Saturday night of Conclave. We are very grateful to the Order of Eastern Star in Kentucky for their generosity!
Both degrees were conferred on nine young men from Nancy, Kentucky. We will be going back to Nancy on August 8th to institute the first new chapter in Kentucky in many years. All the DeMolay from Cherokee are very excited.

Cherokee participated in various ritual and sports competitions. The Cherokee Chapter team won the Chapter Proficiency trophy. This is the ritual competition for opening and closing the Chapter. Rafael Gonzalez won the Senior Deacon and Marshal Competition. Mason Foster and Michael Lile both won preceptor competitions. Team Cherokee also won the volleyball competition.

The degree of Chevalier was conferred on Dad John Crisp and Cody Stevens. This is the highest honor that can be conferred on an active DeMolay. We are very proud of both these honorees.
Cherokee’s own Cody Stevens, State Master Councilor, presided over Conclave. Cody has had a great year as State Master Councilor. Cody was on the Installing team Sunday morning of Conclave to install Brother James Bowling as the new State Master Councilor. Cody is looking forward to petitioning Suburban.

Cherokee extends its gratitude to the whole Suburban lodge family for your continued moral and financial support. We could not do it without your support. Come out and visit us the first or third Mondays at 7:00 p.m.