DeMolay News and Events

Cross of Honor

On the evening of September 28, 2011 Peninsula Chapter invested the Cross of Honor to “Mom” Denise Shannon at San Mateo Lodge. Her tireless efforts in building and supporting Peninsula Chapter. Mom Shannon wears several hats at the Advisory Council, she is Sweetheart Advisor, Hospitality Advisor, Publishes the DeMolay Weekly Update and tracks the Chapters Accomplishments for annual awards. Mom Shannon is among our most active chaperoning advisors as well. A Mother of Three DeMolay participants, Caulin Shannon, present Master Councilor of Bay Area Division and Senior Councilor Elect for NORCAL Jurisdiction, Caitlin Shannon Bay Area Division Sweetheart, and Cavan Shannon, Chaplain of Peninsula Chapter. On hand to present the award was Dad Mike Salizar, Executive Officer of NORCAL DeMolay, Terry Peters, Assistant Executive Officer and James Dell, Bay Area Division Advisor.

An Advisor who wears the Cross of Honor has received a distinctive honor that can only be given by DeMolay International to a member of an Advisory Council or a personal representative of an Executive Officer. It denotes three or more years of conspicuous meritorious service to a Chapter or jurisdiction, and exceptionally outstanding efforts on behalf of DeMolay.

Chevalier

On October 7, Caulin Shannon PMC-MSA was awarded the Degree of Chevalier at Burlingame Lodge. Caulin has active in DeMolay since he was 12 and held the office of Master Councilor for two terms for Peninsula Chapter. Currently, he is Master Councilor of Bay Area Division and Senior Councilor Elect for NORCAL Jurisdiction. Caulin has been an instrumental leader in building our Chapter and has provided a great example for the Councilors who follow him. He is a DeMolay’s DeMolay. The ceremony was conducted by all Chevalier recipients and was attended by Dad Mike Salizar, Executive Officer of NORCAL DeMolay, Terry Peters, Assistant Executive Officer, Tom Moberly, Executive Director, James Jaeger, Jurisdictional Advisor and James Dell, Bay Area Division Advisor (Chevalier recipient). The Investing Master Councilor was "Dad" Tom Krutman, former Chairman of Peninsula Chapter.

The Degree of Chevalier is the highest honor that an active DeMolay can receive. This honor also may be granted to a Senior DeMolay. The Degree is a citation for outstanding and marked DeMolay activity and labor. The nominee must be a minimum of 16 years of age, with Executive Officer approval, on January 15th of the year nominated, and have been a member in good standing for at least two years as of that date.

Peninsula Chapter Events Through Nov 2011

October 21 (Planet Granite, SM) – Prospect Party

October 26 (SM Lodge 7 PM) –Step-up Night. This is an opportunity to practice your new position and hold ritual practice.

October 28 (SM Lodge 7:30 PM) – Peninsula Chapter Installation of Officers

October 31 ( Burlingame Scottish Rite 6:15 PM) Halloween Stated Meeting Serving

November 3 – Advisory Council Meeting. Re-up for 2012

November 5 (SM Lodge 6:45 PM) San Mateo Lodge Stated Meeting Clean-up

November 9 (SM Lodge 7 PM) – Stated Meeting

November 23 (SM Lodge 7 PM) – Ritual Practice, Get Ready for Convention

November 25-27 ( Sacramento ) – NORCAL DeMolay Annual Convention

-- Fraternally Bill Garnsey, Advisor