Princes Sponsors DeMolay Athletics 

Giles F. Yates Council recently made a generous donation of $2,500 to Massachusetts DeMolay. The donation was to sponsor athletic events being held at Massachusetts DeMolay's annual Conclave that took place on the first weekend in August. With this donation, the State Officers of Massachusetts DeMolay were able to hold events such as volleyball, flag football, dodgeball, and tug of war.

Many members participated and were thankful that Princes of Jerusalem sponsored their Saturday afternoon athletic activities. Without the continued support of the different bodies of Scottish Rite, activities such as athletics would not be possible for the DeMolays.

On behalf of all of Massachusetts DeMolay, I would like to thank you and your Sovereign Prince, Arthur C. Bisenti, Jr., for your donation, support, and sponsorship of our pinnacle program.

Respectfully,

Justin Cargill
Web Services Intern
Deputy State Master Councilor
Massachusetts DeMolay
 

The 201st Annual Supreme Council Session is currently underway in Washington, D.C. There are many historic landmarks and buildings in our nation's capital that are worth doing some sight-seeing for. We compiled a list of five places we feel all men interested in Masonry should see in Washington.

1. The Temple of the Supreme Council of the 33rd and Last Degree of the Ancient and Accepted Scottish Rite of Freemasonry for the Southern Jurisdiction of the United States

The exterior of the building stands 130 feet high, the top of which is surrounded by Ionic columns that rise to a magnificent stepped pyramid roof. The front of the building features two impressive sphinxes carved on site from limestone by famed sculptor Adolph A. Weinman, who is best-known for designing the Walking Liberty and Winged Mercury coins. The rear of the building is a dramatic rotunda, within which are the Library and the Grand Staircase that leads to the Temple Room.

2. George Washington Masonic National Memorial

This magnificent structure is privately funded through the grateful contributions of Freemasons and others, and remains open to the public, seven days a week.

The George Washington Masonic National Memorial is more than a colossal memorial and museum. It is a tourist attraction and destination; research center and library; community center; performing arts center and concert hall; banquet and celebration site; and meeting site for local and countless visiting Masonic lodges and organizations. 

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Worcester Masonic Hall Cornerstone Laying   

On Saturday, September 7, the Worcester Masonic Center will be celebrating the 100th anniversary of the building’s original cornerstone laying. A re-enactment of the original cornerstone ceremony will take place at 5:00pm, with a reception of the Grand Master preceding it at 4:00pm.

The ceremony is open to all masons, ladies, and guests from the general public. There will be no charge for the refreshments that are being served, however donations towards upcoming building renovations will be welcomed.

Make reservations by e-mailing WorcesterMasonicHall@GMail.com. The attire for the day is coat and tie for men, cocktail attire for the women.