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Conclave 2005 PhotosSaying goodbye to all your fellow active DeMolays is an emotional experience.
Michael Clough of Middle Georgia and Billy McDaniel of Clayton Chapter were somber as they realized their days of being an active DeMolay were coming to a close.
Dad Bohn welcomes Dorian Ivie to Conclave, presents him with his membership patent and congratulates him on being the first member from what will eventually become Peachtree City Chapter. Dad Skip Mason has been actively pursuing the start up of a new chapter in Peachtree City and is very optimistic that enough members will be recruited to have the Letters Temporary issued next year.
Dad Bohn presents Richie Eells and Kyle Corwin each with a Blue Honor Key symbolizing their key role in the growth of Georgia DeMolay. You must be the first line signer on ten petitions to earn this prestigious award.
Kyle also received the Past Master Councilor's Meritorious Service Award along with Samuel S. Lawrence member John Harris. Both of these outstanding leaders are congratulated by Geoff Bard and Dad Bohn.
Dad Adam Fowler was presented with a Past Illustrious Knight Commander Meritorious Service Award for an outstanding year last year heading up Knighthood. Dad Fowler recently became a Master Mason in Samuel S. Lawrence Lodge and applied to be an Advisor marking a continuation of his association with Masonry and DeMolay.
It is normally the prerogative of the State Executive Officer to decide whether to name an Advisor of the Year. In a surprising twist the Executive Officers Steering Committee, unbeknown to Dad Bohn, applied directly to Kansas City to have the Executive Officer of Georgia DeMolay named the Advisor of the Year for his hard work this past year promoting DeMolay to Masons and his efforts to raise funds to support the State Officers and the state organization. Dad Bohn works tirelessly for DeMolay and gives us most of his free time to be there for the guys. DeMolay International hardily agreed with the request and awarded Dad Marc B. Bohn the Guild of the Leather Apron Award. Dad Bohn was visibly moved when the medal was placed around his neck by Dads Frank Stephens, Larry Griggers and Jim Bard, each a previous recipient of the prestigious award.
Dad Justin Nobles, portraying the role of Grand Marshal and Dad Skip Mason, portraying the role of Grand Commander, walk by the Commandry Honor Guard in preparation for the Chevalier Investiture.
Kyle Corwin of Don R. Roberts Chapter, Jake Lyons and Andrew Meeks of Middle Georgia Chapter, and Julius Moody of Cecil Cheves Chapter all received the Chevalier Award for their outstanding support of DeMolay and the example they show others of how to live up to the high standards DeMolay inspires its members to achieve.
Kyle was very moved on becoming a Chevalier. This young man had certainly had a remarkable year. He became a Chevalier, earned a Blue Honor Key and was awarded a Past Master Councilor's Meritorious Service Award. His leadership was instrumental in revitalizing Don R. Roberts Chapter. Everyone at Conclave was excited that this once vibrant Chapter is returning to its glory days. Along with his other officers and members, Kyle proved that no Chapter should ever be counted out as long as it has determined members with love in their hearts for the Order and each other.
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