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By: A DeMoloy Young Mon

DeMolay is a Masonic youth organization thatwas made to teach youth how to be the leaders oftomorrow. DeMolay is named after the martyr JacquesDeMolay, who was killed during the Inquisition, andalthough he faced death at the stake, he did not betrayany of his brethren and defended them to his grave.DeMolay was founded to remember that hero and toexemplify his traits, the traits of a hero. DeMolay alsorespects seven virtues, each represented by a candle, thatrepresents what every DeMolay should strive to be:Reverence for Sacred Things, Patriotism, Fidelity,Cleanness, Filial Love, Courtesy, and Comradeship. Asthe Master Councilor of High Plains Chapter, I canassure you that our Chapter goes above and beyond inrespecting and exemplifying these virtues.

As Master Councilor of my Chapter, one of thethings I strive for is to differentiate us from otherChapters and other youth organizations, such as BoyScouts. One way to do this is to make our Chapter standout by competing in ritual tournaments and having ahigh attendance at events hosted by the State Line. Ialso strive to have fun at my meetings. For example, wehave created a "Refreshments List", which rotates whobrings in drinks and snacks for that meeting. By doingthis, I believe we do something that Boy Scouts doesnot, which is to have meetings to not only completebusiness, but to also have fun. One aspect to DeMolaythat Boy Scouts does not have is that DeMolay hassocial get-togethers way more often than Boy Scouts.Boy Scouts also does not have dances at all, which are

all a very fun aspect of DeMolay that members of BoyScouts does not get.

In DeMolay, we do not just take in anyone. Welook for specific qualities in the young men that weaccept into our Order. We look for young men whohave an outstanding moral character and a good sense ofwhat is right and what is wrong. We also have a systemin our Chapter that is unique in Colorado - we have aLittle Brother, Big Brother program. In this, a newinitiate will be assigned to a "veteran" who will helpguide them through becoming a full time DeMolay,whether it be with ritual work, or going out for a positionthat they want. Through this, our Chapter encouragespersonal growth of both the newer members and theolder members. We also strongly encourage the newermembers to get into the ritual very quickly and for theolder members to take lesser positions or to "back up"the higher ones. This helps to ensure that the newmembers feel wanted and useful, and helps keep theolder members coming back because they also have therelatively important job of being a back up, which isuseful if a member can not make it to one meetingbecause ofschool or a personal problem, and I am proudto say that our chapter is filling all necessary positions toopen a meeting, and then some, as we have a scribe(which used to be our Chapter Chairman's job) and twoPreceptors, which is probably the fullest our Chapter hasever been.

As with any youth organization, there are goingto be some things that people will object to for somereason, and the most common objection to DeMolaywould be that it is linked to he Masons, which everyoneseems to think is some kind of evil, mysteriousorganization which is not what it is at all. However,like any good organization, we learn to work aroundadversity and find a way to still make our organizationseem appealing to people who would normally beagainst our organization because of the Masonic link.People just need to learn that the Masons are just an

organization of people who wish to better theircommunity through community service and volunteerwork. I believe that the Masonic tie that DeMaoly isactually one of its strengths, not one of its weaknesses. Ibelieve this because it helps immensely to have anorganization like that backing you up like the Masonsdo. Tying this back into Boy Scouts, Boy Scouts do notreally have a "parent organization" that backs them uplike the way the Masons do.

Although DeMolay is already a greatorganization, some changes can be made, and DeMolayshould not be opposed to change. I believe that we needto try and get the same kind of publicity that Boy Scoutsalways seems to get through the newspaper, local news,or both. If we can manage to do this, it would be a greatway to create interest in the youth of our city. Anotherproblem, at least with Colorado DeMolay iscommunication. In Colorado, communications hasimproved immensely, but it is far from perfect. Being aformer Boy Scout, I can say that the comrnunications forBoy Scouts is superb. I was never contacted about anupcoming event last second, or never at all.

Now it may seem that I am comparing DeMolaywith Boy Scouts a lot, but that is only because, at least inour state, Boy Scouts seems to be in a level aboveDeMolay. They are getting all the members, not us; theyare getting all the positive publicity, not us. ln order tobe the best, we must beat the best. We have to starlgetting that publicity and start to get out into ourcommunity and recruit those youth that are out there.DeMolay is a great organization that helps out in thecommunity and helps young men grow mentally andemotionally into adults. And although we may not go oncamp outs or learn to tie knots, we have more fun byhaving lock-ins, dances, social gatherings, and sportingevents, which other youth organizations do not seem tohave. Through hard work and in time, we will be able tobecome the absolute number one organization for youngmen.

Talk Is CheapIt is an observable fact that propaganda, to be

effective, has to be a distance from the thing it is tryingto propagandize. The closer we get to the thing thatpropaganda is trying to persuade us to believe, the lesswe will believe it.

This is by way of suggesting that "talk is cheap." Forexample: a teen age boy, wanting to build up his muscleswas begging his father to buy him a set of weights andbar bells. "Please," he begged, "I promise I will work outon them every day. I promise." To which the fatherreplied, "Well, I am not so sure." "Ah, come on dad.These weights are just what I need to work out and buildup my body."

After a bit of verbal "arm twisting," the fatherconsented, "Alright, but you have to promise to workoutevery day." Without hesitation, the son answered, "Ipromise. I sure will."

After paying for the equipment the father startedwalking to the front of the store. The father hadn't takenbut a few steps when the son called out, "You mean Ihave to carry them by myself out to the car?"

Life can be compared to sports such as golf, baseball,basketball, tennis, etc. It really doesn't matter how goodthe golf clubs, basketballs, and tennis rackets are, theyare never good enough unless we leatn, when usingthem, to follow through. Athletes who win in spotls, andpeople who are successful in life have all learned thesame lesson - ... it isn't enough to staft something, to bea winner you have to follow through. To say it anotherway: "An ounce o.f action is worth a pound oJ'talk."

So, whether it is your parlicipation in a degree,assistance at a Masonic or Scottish Rite or Shrine (orwhatever) event, or just simply showing up to a meeting,TALKING about it only gives an indication of yourINTENTION; actually doing what you talk about showsyour COMMITMENT... which we should never give ortake casually. llllikr-s note: Thi.\ ilriclt, was protidd 6 Bill

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by Claud E. Dutro, 33', Secretary

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Representative David Powell, 33o,and Finance Committee ChairmanWayne Arner, 33o, for filling in for

me at the October stated meeting. Knowing that DenverConsistory has quality members who step up when askedmade it easier for me to enjoy the vacation time inWashington D.C. I have to confess that I couldn'tentirely get away from my Masonic connections, andtook friends to both the House of the Temple and GeorgeWashington Masonic Memorial while I was there.

The Oktoberfest at Bl Jebel Shrine was agreat success with over 190 attendees, but theparlicipation from Denver Consistory (oint sponsor)was disappointing. I'm personally sorry that I was outof town and unable to enjoy this great family event. Weare going to help sponsor Masonic family events againin 2011 because they help bring our overlappingmemberships together and emphasize how much weneed each other. On the calendar for 201I with El JebelShrine Center are the Roberl Burns Birthday Dinner onJanuary 29, an All-Masonic picnic and the Oktoberfeston October B. Mark your calendars now to make ceftainyou don't miss them.

The Feast of Tishiri program at the October statedmeeting was well received. I've had repofts that RabbiBenjamin Arnold's presentation was both entefiainingand educational. The program being planned for theNovember stated meeting will be based on a patriotictheme to honor veterans, but will be material not seen inDenver Consistory before. I hope that you will be ableto join us.

Petitions continue to come in so that we will have areasonable number for the reunion that begins onNovember 10th. Remember that hundreds of workersspend thousands of hours to make this one of the mostmemorable Masonic events of our new members'lifetime. The officers will hold a special meeting at 6:00pm on Monday, November 8 to accept any last minutepetitions, so there is still time to tum in your petitions, ifyou hurry. If you don't make it this time, the nextreunion will be May 19-21. It appears that theSouthwest Regional Reunion that was scheduled forSacramento CA beginning May I l-14 may be cancelledfor lack of a host Consistory in that area. To supportyour needs, petitions are available on our website

www.denverconsistory.org or by phoning the office at303-86r-4261.

We are a voluntarv organization and counton our members (SUCH AS YOU) to provide the hoursof work needed to preserve the Scottish Rite Masonicfraternity and to provide the financial support necessaryto keep the doors open. Your dues and contributionshelp insure that future Freemasons will have access tothe educational opportunities we provide to help thembecome stronger citizens and better men. Have you sentyour2011 duespayment?

Knights of St. Andrewby Mark W. Ralston, 32'

Venerable Master

Something New andExciting with the Knights of St.Andrew and the Denver Consistory

that I bet maybe only a few of the members evenknew about. How many have heard of the GreatMasonic Cook-Off? I know I hadn't until I sat downwith Brother Knight Eric McBride to set the menufor the Robert Burns Dinner on October26th. That'swhen Eric told us about the Cook-Off which washeld at Highland Masonic Lodge on Friday October29th, and he was representing the Knights of St.Andrews at the contest.

Eric took 3 first place awards and 2 runnersup awards whilerepresenting theKnights. He alsoreceived the BestOverall ContributorAward. There were5 groups competingin the Cook-Off)and our own SGIGStephen Munsingerwas the MC for the

evening. It was a great evening for all thatparticipated and we got treated to some great food.All the proceeds were donated to the JobsDaughters HIKE program which is for the hearingimpaired kids program. These young ladies arereally dedicated to this program and really put on agreat program for all that attended. I hope that nextyear we can do some advertising and double theattendance we had this year.Again Congratulations to Brother Eric McBride fora greatjob.

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December

Sat - Dec 4 SR Foundation & Consistory Children'sChristmas Parly

10:00 AMParking garage available

Mon - Dec 20 Stated Meeting5;30 PM Red Roorn Business Meeting6:00 PM Dinner (beef tips and noodles)7:00 PM Enlertainment7:30 PM Split Meeting- Annual E,lection of Officers

Parking garage available

Thu - Dec 23 Consistory closed at noon forChristmas holiday observance

Fri - Dec 24 Consistory closed forChristmas holiday observance

Thu - Dec 30 Consistory closed at noon forNew Year's holiday observance

Fri - Dec 31 Consistory closed fbrNew Year's holiday observance

(Note: all menus are listed on our web page atwwrv.denverconsistory.org )

The Bridge BuilderWril Allen Dromgcole (published ca. 1900)

An old man, going a lone highway,Came, at the evening, cold and gray,To a chasm, vast, and deep, and wide,Through yhich was flowing a sullen tied.The old man crossed in the twilight dim- That sullen streamhad no fears for hirn; But he turned, when he reached the otherside,And built a bridge to span the tide.

"Old man," said a fellow pilgrim near,"You are wasting strength in building here.Your journey will end with the ending day;You never again must pass this way.You have crossed the chasm, deep and wide,Why build you the bridge at the eventide?"

The builder lifted his old gray head."Good friend, in the path I have come," he said, "Therefolloweth after me today A youth whose feet must pass thisway.This chasm that has been naught to meTo that fair-haired youth rnay a pitfali be.He, too, must cross in the twilight dim; Good friend, I ambuilding the bridge for him."

Edibri note: provided by Bill Hickey, 32KCCH

2010 Denver Consistory Schedule

Thu - Nov I I Fall Reunion 137'r' consecutive)Thru

Sat - Nov 137:00 AM each day Parking garage available

Mon - Nov 15 Stated Meeting5:30 PM Red Room Business Meeting6:00 PM Dinner (turkey and all the trirnmings)7;00 PM Entertainment

Veterans Recognition ProgramParking garage available

Sat - Nov 20 Consistory Decorating Party - Allmembers,

9:00 AM officers and wives are invitedThu - Nov 25 Consistory closed for Thanksgiving

holiday observance

Fri - Nov 26 Consistory closed for Thanksgivingholiday observance

A Special DayBy Bill Hickey. 32'KCCII

November 11th is a special day in many countriesaround the world. At the llth hour on the llth day ofthe l lth month in 1918 the Armistice was signed endingthe "War to end all Wars." Arguably, that war wasprobably the most devastating to all parties in manyrespects. And, we now know that it really didn't end"all" the wars afterward. Originally, this day was setaside as " Remembrance Day" or "Armistice Day"depending on where you lived. Today, in the US we callit Veteran's Day to honor ALL veterans from all warswherever and whenever they occurred.

WHAT, THEN, IS A WARRIOR?She/he is a cop on the beat who spent six months in

Saudi Arabia sweating two gallons a day making surethe armored personnel cariers didn't run out of gas.

He is the barroom loudmouth, dumber than fivewooden planks, whose overgrown redneck frat-boybehavior is outweighed a hundred times in the cosmicscales by four hours of exquisite valor and courage nearthe 38th parallel in the 50's.

She is the nurse who fought against futility and wentto sleep crying every night for two solid years in DaNang.

He is the POW who went away one person and cameback another - or didn't come back at all.

He is the Parris Island drill instructor who has neverseen combat - but has saved countless lives by turningslouchy, no-account rednecks and gang members intoMarines, teaching them to watch each other's backs.

He is a parade-riding Legionnaire who pins on hisribbons and medals with a prosthetic hand.

They are the three anonymous heroes in the Tomb ofthe Unknowns, whose very presence at ArlingtonNational Cemetery must forever presefl/e the memory ofALL anonymous heroes whose valor died unrecognizedwith them on the battlefield, in the ocean's sunless deep,or in the boundless skies above.

He is the boatswain's mate, not much academically inschool, who ties the knots and makes sure that the ship issafe for the rest of the crew.

He is that old guy bagging groceries at thesupermarket - palsied now and aggravatingly slow - whohelped liberate a Nazi death camp and who wishes allday long that his wife were still alive to hold him whenthe nightmares come.

They are ordinary and yet extraordinary human beings- persons who offered some of their life's most vital andproductive years in the service of their country, and whosacrificed ambitions so others would not have tosacrifice theirs.

They are a warrior, a savior, and a sword against theforces of darkness, and nothing less than the finest andgreatest testimonies on behalf of the best humanity hasto offer.

So, while in that "War to end all Wars" we areprobably talking about men, since that time we knowthat WOMEN and MEN share the title of warrior on ourbehalf. Rernember, each time you see solneone, anyone,who has served your country, just walk over or lean overand say "Thank You." That's all most people will everneed, and in most cases it will mean much more than anymedals or citations they could have been or wereawarded.

Two simple little words: THANK YOU.It was a waruior, not o reporter, who purchased the

freedom ofthe press Jbr you.It was u warrior, not a poet, who purchased the freedom of

speech for you.It was a waruior, not the clergy, who purchased the

freedom of religious expression for you.It was a warrior, not a compus organizer or rabble-rouser,

who purchased the freedom to demonstrate peaceably foryoa.

And, it is the wawior who salutes the Jlag, who servesothers with respect for the flag, and whose cofJin is drapedwith that flag, who gives the protester the right to burn theflas.

THANK YOU shipmates - comrades in arms,wherever you might be, for your seruice to our country.May our children never know the lessons our fathers hadto learn the hard way.

Membership Council MeetingsCancelled

The Membership Director andSecretary concur that the current formatfor the Membership Council meetingsare not meeting our goals of generatinginvolvement of the general membershipand of producing petitions for thereunions.

Consequently, these meetings will bediscontinued while a new program andapproach are designed. The meetingscheduled for November l0 is herebycancelled.

Between the Columnsby Michael D. Moore, 32"

Virtue is a vague term to many of us;unattainable and abstract. But that term issomething we are bombarded with, not only in theScottish Rite degrees, but in the Blue Lodge degreestoo. We are given pictures of four very pretty ladiesearly on to view and think about that represent thefour cardinal (main or major) virtues. It was notknown to me, until recently that there are acfuallyseven virtues.

According to Rex Hutchens, the fourcardinal virtues are: temperance, reason/fortitude,prudence and justice. These four are originallytaught to all newly made Masons in the thirdsection of Entered Apprentice degree along withtheir descriptions and meanings. The threetheological virtues that go with the original fourare: faith, hope and charity. Brother Tim Hogansays these seven together balance out the sevendeadly sins according to the church.

So, what is a virtue? Most Masonic writersshy away from a definition, but George Olivergives one in his dictionary: ln nll the ages it hns beenthe object of Freemasonry, not only to inform the mindsof its members, by instrtrcting them in the sciences anduseful arts, but to better their hearts, by enforcirrg theprinciples of religion and morality... Webster'sEncyclopedia says it is moral excellence, goodness orrighteousness.

We as Scottish RiteMasons should always strive tohave these characteristics in ourlives. They not only distinguish usin the world around us, theyshow a progression in our lives toa higher level. See, the spiritual,philosophical man is not just aman of knowledge, or one thatdoes good deeds (charity...); h" is one that also hasan inward change that works to make him be whatMasonry and his Deity, expects him to be.

The initiatory process weall go through is not just doneexternally. Yes, we experience the29 degrees outwardly with oursenses; but along with this is aninward one that happens not asquick as we receive the varioustitles and ranks, but steadily andslowly. This is where the virtues

come into play.Let me encourage you to

think about each of the virtues thatwere spoken to you and note howthey are still very important to us.Whether we are a lowly 32 degreeswearing those black hats or if youhave on your head a fanciercolored one; the virtues and the lifestyle that incorporates them aregoals we should strive for.

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ALLEGIANCEThe bodies of the Ancient and Accepted Scottish

Rite of Freemasonry, sitting in the Valley ofDenver, Orient of Colorado, acknowledge and

Yield allegiance to theSupreme Council

(Mother Council of the World)of the Inspector General, Knights

Commander of the House of the Temple ofSolomon of the Thirty-third degree of the

Ancient Scottish Rite of FreemasonryFor the Southern Jurisdiction ofThe United States of America

Ronald A. Seale,33oSovereign Grand Commander

Supreme Council, 33o, Washington, D.C.

Stephen M. Munsinger, 33oSovereign Grand Inspector General

of The Supreme Council

David W. Powell,33oPersonal Representative of the

SGIG in Coloradofor Denver Consistory

Veneroble MosterCentenniol Lodge of Perfection

Dovid D. Swift, 33"

Wise MosterRocky Mountain Chopter of

Rose CroixRichord W. Mitchell, 33"

CommonderColorodo Council of KadoshAshley 5. Buss, 3?" KCCH

Moster of KodoshDenver Consistory

Jomes D. Brigmon, 3?" KCCH

AlmonerM. Edword Johnson, 33"

TreosurerDonold L. Emorine, 33"

Secret ary -Recorder - RegistrorCloud E. Dutro, 33"

DENVER CONSISTORY NEWS STAFFClaud E. Dutro, 33'Bulletin AdvisoryJohn A. Moreno, 33", Staff PhotographerCharles Roessler, 32' KCCH, Staff PhotographerD. J. Cox, 32" KCCH, EditorRobert Omer, 32", Webmaster

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