From Masonic Families of the Allegheny Valley

Venango Chapter Order of DeMolay Interest in reviving this Chapter began late in 2016 and gathered strength over the next few months. It was first brought to me by Sandra Lewis, Past Mother Advisor, and Amanda Lewis, Current Mother Advisor of the Rainbow Girls in Franklin. Their knowledge of the workings of the Rainbow Girls was instrumental in this start up. Currently, we have five young men who have petitioned, have been investigated, and approved by the advisory board and are awaiting inition and degrees. We had hoped to have the Erie Chapter of DeMolay come to initiate them on December 16th. The State Officers found out about starting up this new Chapter and made it clear the State Officers would perform the ceremonies. It has been moved to Wednesday, January 10, 2018 at 7 PM in the Oil City Masonic Hall. There are two degrees the young men will receive in Pittsburgh in March. Our meeting nights will be the second Wednesday and fourth Monday of each month. Wednesday will be the stated meeting with a ritualistic open, business and close. Monday will be activities night. We have had interest from friends of our five new young men and expect the Chapter to grow rapidly. Petitioners need not have a Masonic affiliation. Requirements are: • You are a young man between the ages of 12 and 21. • You are of good moral character. • You believe in a supreme being (all religions welcome). Dues are a onetime fee of $60 for life membership. The young men, living in today’s society of broken promises, lack of trust and questionable moral values can be shown that there is another way of life. One that we Masons promote in all that we do and say. Please come on January 10th to support these young men and show them what true brotherhood really means. For more information or petitions contact: Cell Phone Home Phone Richard Palm 814-671-5146 814-677-5146 Assistant Chairman Brian Butchart (814) 516-4325 (814) 676-6247 Chapter Advisor Amanda Lewis 814-758-4439 Membership Chair