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Summer
Conclave
DeMolays from across the state met in Galveston for the annual
conclave to compete in ritual and athletics. George Pandzik,
the fearless Master Councilor, lead an ambitions group of
members from the Chapter. The first couple of days the chapter
was busy with athletics and won several trophies in basketball,
volleyball, and tennis. The highlight of the athletic competitions
came when the Chapter's ÒshortÓ stop, Cody Murphy, made a
spectacular catch in the final inning to recapture the softball
championship. Ritually, the Chapter continues to improve winning
several individual trophies and winning second place in the
Initiatory degree ceremony. Douglas van Griner continued Albert
Pike's strong political presence by being installed as the
Texas State Illustrious Master Councilor. Amy Gonzalez was
not to be out done. She captured the spot of Texas State Priory
Queen. Also, the Chapter Advisor, Jay McCracken, was honored
with the Guild of the Leather Apron Award for being selected
as the outstanding advisor of the year in Texas. Congratulations
to each of them for their accomplishments.
The only mishap of the weekend came when veteran conclaver
and past Master Councilor, Brandon Marshall, managed to lock
his roommates out of their room by falling asleep with his
earphones on. Fortunately, with the assistance of the hotel
manager and a long pole, the sleepy Brother was awakened and
his disgrutled roommates were able to get their much needed
sleep.
State Master Councilor's Retreat
This year's State Master Councilor's Retreat will be held
the weekend of November 17-19, at the recently renovated Greene
Family Camp in Bruceville, Texas. This is an excellent event
for Councilors and for those who would like to be a councilor
in the future. The retreat concentrates on building leadership
qualities needed to run a chapter and, of course, having fun.
This year will be packed with even more exciting activities
including additional athletic competitions. There will also
be a Jobs Daughter's Rally there during the same weekend.
The fee for the retreat will be $60 which includes a T-shirt,
four meals, and free lodging. The State Master Councilor's
Retreat is where you'll find Òtomorrow's leaders today.Ó Visit
the website, contact the Chapter Advisor, or contact one of
the Councilors to find out how to register or for more information.
A note from your councilors
This term will be better than ever! We hope to provide a calendar
full of fun and rewarding activities. Some of the exciting
activities you will be able to participate in this term include
the State Master Councilor's Retreat, an Iguana's ice hockey
game, volunteering for Special Olympics, lots of leadership
training, and a fall athletic program. This term will be much
more that a bunch of boring business meetings. Check out the
calendar on the next page to see a complete listing of activities.
Remember, for the most recent schedule of events, visit our
continually updating calendar on the web site at: www.albertpikedemolay.org
We thank you for your support!
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