THE PRECEPTOR

THE
PRECEPTOR
NEWS FROM NORTH CAROLINA DEMOLAY
CONCLAVE EDITION 2012
EXECUTIVE
OFFICER’S
CORNER
Greetings!
Another year has come
and gone, and North
Carolina DeMolay has
a new State Master
Councilor
in
Brother
Derek Rains.
Derek is a member of
Marquis de LaFayette
Chapter in Fayetteville,
and we look forward to his
term.
A special thanks to
Nathan Fontes, our mostrecent Past State Master
Councilor, for his service
to DeMolay
In this issue, you’ll find
a recap of our Conclave
festivities, a copy of
Derek’s upcoming term
plan and chapter contacts.
I encourage you to visit
other chapters in the
coming year and get to
know your fellow brothers.
Together, I know we will
continue to help DeMolay
thrive in North Carolina.
CONCLAVE 2012 RECAP
North Carolina DeMolay held its annual Conclave Sept. 15 in Asheboro. DeMolays
from across the state participated in DeMolay Univeristy classes, conferred degrees
and elected state officers for the 2012-2013 term. Below is a photo review of the
event.
Photos clockwise: Derek Rains (Fayetteville) is presented with the jewels of his office; Andrew
Williard (Winston-Salem) is awarded Rookie of the Year; DAD Tony Glidewell presents the
Galloping Gavel to Marquis de LaFayette Chapter.
-Dad Tony Glidewell
Photos Clockwise: Members of the Court of Chevaliers; Nathan Fontes gives his farewell address as Derek Rains looks on ; DeMolays enjoy video games at the lock-in; DAD Matt Hunt
helps Nathan with his remarks; DeMolays amuse themselves with an app before dinner.
www.NCDeMolay.org
This publication acknowledges the authority of and yields allegiance to DeMolay International, of which Frank S. Land was Founder.
2012-2013 Term Plan
October 13 - Masonic Home for Children Homecoming Celebration, Oxford
N.C. DeMolay will volunteer at the Masonic Home for Children during their annual Homecoming Celebration.
November 17 - Raleigh Christmas Parade, Raleigh
We’ll join N.C. Rainbow to participate in the annual Raleigh Christmas Parade.
November 17-18 - Comradeship Weekend, Oxford
This is a fun-filled weekend of flag football, 2-on-2 basketball, dodge ball and several other sports.
January 19 - Grand Master Leadership Conference, Atlanta, GA
Details to come soon from DeMolay International, but all chapters will be invited for a day of leadership and
excitement with a focus on chapter growth.
February 9-10 - Brotherhood Weekend, Greensboro
Ritual competitions to include Flower Talk, Ceremony of Light, Nine O’Clock Interpolation, 4th Section and
more.
February 20-22 - Advisors Retreat, Williamsburg, VA
Planning session for State Staff, State Officers and Chapter Advisors held in conjunction with our brothers
from the Commonwealth of Virginia.
April 20-21 - RD/LCC Weekend, Swansboro
This is a free camping trip at the Jones Masonic Center for any DeMolays who have completed their Representative DeMolay Award or Leadership Correspondence Course.
May 5 - DeMolay University Weekend, Fayetteville
A full day of team building on the paintball field, followed by a few energetic DeMolay University classes.
Look for more details on all these events in the near future.
DeMolay Chapters
Cape Fear Chapter
Wilmington
1st and 3rd Sunday
DAD Sean Hughes
[email protected]
Jacksonville Chapter
Jacksonville
2nd and 4th Sunday
DAD Eugene A. Solomon
[email protected]
Rising SONS Chapter
Asheboro
1st and 3rd Sunday
DAD Matthew D. Hunt
[email protected]
Charlotte Chapter
Charlotte
Wednesdays
DAD John Walston, Jr.
[email protected]
Jones W. Shuford Chapter
Hickory
DAD JJ Kuba
[email protected]
Robert Frederick Wolfersteig
Chapter
Hayesville
DAD Jason L. Chastain
[email protected]
Foothills Chapter
Cliffside
1st and 3rd Tuesday
DAD Matthew L . Waugh
[email protected]
Marquis de LaFayette Chapter
Fayetteville
2nd and 4th Thursday
DAD Larry DiLucchio
[email protected]
Winston-Salem Chapter
Winston-Salem
DAD Alan Williard
[email protected]
Greensboro Chapter
Greensboro
2nd & 4th Sunday
DAD Scott Spencer
[email protected]
Raleigh Chapter
Raleigh
2nd and 4th Monday
DAD Paul Jones
[email protected]