What a long, strange trip it’s been! Or rather just a long one between updates…
Since our last official publication so much has happened for WV DeMolay! Here’s a quick re-cap.
September:
DeMolays and Rainbows from around WV enjoyed in the American past time of baseball sponsored by Moundsville Chapter. Everyone participated in a heated softball competition where the scores piled up as some advisors took a few spills. With a short time to recover everyone headed back to the Moundsville Lodge for Pizza then it was off to the Washington Wildthings game in PA. Sadly the Wildthings lost, but the spirit of DeMolay won through.
A few weeks after the baseball extravaganza the State Association held its annual Honors and Awards Ceremony this time in Parkersburg, WV. The focus was on AJ Paletta and Zach Mace who received the Chevalier, soon to be followed by Ed Taylor and Matt Simmons who received the Legion of Honor.
October:
DeMolays and Rainbows once again joined together for a Halloween dance in Wheeling, WV at the El Tor Grotto. With lively tunes provided courtesy of Buckhannon’s own DJ Salty Dog (“Dad” Saltis) everyone dance the night away.
November and December:
Due to unforeseen circumstances and bad weather both the NY City Trip and the Annual Christmas Ball had to be canceled. Due to the cancellation the State Officers have planned a new weekend event, dubbed the Spring Fling, in order to make up for the lost events. More details will follow shortly.
January:
Despite the snow everyone made the annual trek up the mountain to go skiing, snowboarding, and tubing. With a large cabin and discount rates, DeMolays enjoyed a relatively cheap weekend and plenty of comfy places to sleep. No one was hurt this year, and DeMolays spent most of the time healing their aches in the hot tub after a full day of skiing, snowboarding, and tubing.
February:
WV DeMolay officially launched its new website. Finally, after months and months of work, testing, and comments from various DeMolays and advisors the new website is prepared to provide a place that is fully functional, safe, and easy to use.
Check it out at http://www.wvdemolay.com
Well, that’s all (for now) folks. Check back soon for an updated Calendar with all the events for now until Conclave.
