News from Winston-Salem Assembly #37 News from the DeMolay

NC MASONIC YOUTH VISIT WHITESTONE: The North Carolina DeMolay hosted a family reunion at WhiteStone to

cap off the Thanksgiving weekend and prime us for the Advent season. A little more than 45 DeMolay, Rainbow Girls,

parents and advisors descended on the campus on Sunday, Nov 25th, for an afternoon with our extended family. A

Sunday service in the Chapel was conducted by Andrew Williard, Master Councilor of the Winston-Salem DeMolay

chapter, during which he enumerated the things for which he is thankful, culminating with his membership in the greater

Masonic family. Following the message, Mrs. Ernestine Beal, WhiteStone resident and mother of three Senior

DeMolays, accompanied the group on piano as Christmas carols were sung. The event concluded with refreshments,

which were brought by the NC Rainbow Girls, and a whole lot of fellowship in the Activity Room. It was a glorious

afternoon spent with family and the perfect way to begin the holiday season.

MEBANE CHRISTMAS PARADE: The North Carolina Masonic Youth met in Mebane on Friday night, December 7th, to

take part in the town’s annual Christmas parade. Most members rode on a float of white and blue wintriness while

others carried an 8 foot garland-outlined banner that displayed the IORG and DeMolay logos and websites. After the

parade, the group enjoyed pizza and fellowship at the local bowling alley, and although the night had been cold and

rainy, the warmth of being with friends mixed with holiday cheer was all that was needed for the event to be a success.

CHRISTMAS TEA AND INITIATION: Bahama Assembly

initiated three new members on Sunday, December 9th.

Members from Raleigh, Spring Lake, and Winston-Salem

attended the initiation. Afterwards, tea and cocoa were

served in a variety of beautiful Christmas cups along with

an assortment of delicious cookies and sweets.

WELCOME: We’re so excited to welcome Stephanie

Vargas and Laura Carmona into our sisterhood. We look

forward to many, many fun times together.

INITIATION IN GREENSBORO: On Sunday, December 9th,

DeMolay brothers from Greensboro, Raleigh, Asheboro,

and Winston-Salem met at the downtown temple in

Greensboro to initiate 2 new brothers into the Raleigh

Chapter, 2 into Asheboro, and 2 into Winston-Salem. A

reception and fellowship followed the degrees.

WELCOME: We welcome Tyler Brown into the Winston-

Salem Chapter, and congratulate Nathan Noah on

receiving his DeMolay degree.

TANGLEWOOD FESTIVAL OF LIGHTS: The Triad Masonic Youth enjoyed a recognized “Top 20 Event in the

Southeast” on Monday night, Dec 10th. Amassed in the backs of two trucks, the group of 16 made the 4 mile trek

through Tanglewood Park enjoying the 180 holiday displays and over one million lights while listening to Christmas

carols. Although rain threatened, it was a beautiful starry night, and we even stopped for hot chocolate at the bon fire.

PEPPERMINT BALL: The Winston-Salem Chapter of DeMolay hosted a

Peppermint Ball on Saturday, Dec 15th, with a lock-in following. Just over

60 Rainbow Girls, DeMolay and advisors from as far away as Jacksonville

did the Wobble, the Electric Slide, the Cupid Shuffle and many other

dances to music provided by First Class DJs. All told, ten DeMolay

Chapters and IORG Assemblies were represented. In addition to a great

cardio workout, everyone enjoyed the time together cutting loose

(footloose) and raising money for the American Cancer Society, and

although the attire was formal, within an hour and a half it became apparent

that everyone was there to have some serious fun.

TRIAD MASONIC YOUTH UPCOMING EVENTS Jan 12: IORG Ice Skating & Sleepover

Jan 12: DeMolay Ski Trip

Jan 28: DeMolay Election of Officers

TO INQUIRE ABOUT THE TRIAD MASONIC YOUTH

GROUPS, contact our IORG Mother Advisor, Dannielle

Williard, at (336) 817-1909 or dwilliard14@gmail.com, or

our DeMolay Chapter Dad, Alan Williard, at (336) 817-

2115 or awilliard9599@gmail.com.

News from Winston-Salem Assembly #37 News from the DeMolay

GRAND CROSS OF COLOR LUNCHEON

On Sunday, Nov 18th, Masters of the Grand Cross of Color

renewed their Obligation of Service to the International

Order of the Rainbow for Girls in appreciation of the

honor bestowed upon them. Prior to the service, over 50

people, including active Rainbow Girls and their families,

enjoyed a luncheon prepared by our Chairman of the

Board, Mrs. Judy Sigmon. A very special presentation

was then made as Mrs. Jamie Arnold Butcher received

the Grand Cross she had been awarded in 1998 but due to

circumstances beyond her control never received.

BOOTCAMP

We were honored Saturday, Nov 17th, to receive special

instruction on our floor and ritualistic work from Mrs.

Vicki Ward, member of the NC State Executive Board,

and Mrs. Elizabeth Ward Pierce, PGO. Following the

“bootcamp”, we all gathered at Coppola’s Pizzeria &

Italian Restaurant to share more time together over lunch.

FRANK S. LAND MEMORIAL PROGRAM

The Winston-Salem Chapter met on Monday, Nov 12th, to

recognize and pay tribute to Dad Land and all the work he

did in founding DeMolay. Following the Dad Land Talk,

which was given to DeMolay members and visitors, the

Chapter voted to donate $100 in memory of Dad Land to a

DeMolay Chapter that was adversely affected by

Hurricane Sandy. And, after hearing about Dad Land’s

devotion and work in building their brother organization,

the Winston-Salem Rainbow Assembly voted to donate

$100 to the Shriners Hospital for Children in Greenville in

memory of Dad Land.

VETERANS DAY PARADE At the invitation of Balfour Masonic Lodge in Asheboro,

the Winston-Salem Chapter joined the Asheboro Chapter

on Sunday afternoon, Nov 11th, and carried the colors as

well as flags for the several branches of the armed forces

in the town’s Veterans Day Parade

GREAT WOLF LODGE WEEKEND: The weekend of Nov 10th, the Triad Masonic Youth attended the state event of

Grand Worthy Advisor Kaitlyn Kubacki, which was held at Great Wolf Lodge in Concord – an indoor water park

complete with rides and slides as well as a bowling alley and arcade. Prior to check-in at the Lodge, the group enjoyed a

tour of the Charlotte Motor Speedway, including a lap around the Superspeedway where you could feel the full-tilt force

of the 24-degree banking. Following an afternoon of play and a pizza party Saturday night, the group attended the faux

wedding of Winston-Salem Assembly’s “Flat Perry” to Raleigh Assembly’s “Flat Perrita”. The wedding was performed

by our Grand Worthy Advisor with members of Winston-Salem acting as grooms-people and members of Raleigh

serving as bridesmaids. The DeMolay proudly served as ushers. Delicious wedding cake was served after the ceremony.

DEMOLAY DAY OF COMFORT - VISIT TO WHITESTONE (F/K/A MESH): The Triad Masonic Youth, along with

the North Carolina DeMolay and the Grand Assembly of NC IORG, will be heading to Whitestone on Sunday, Nov

25th, to present a program to our extended family at our retirement community as a way to cap off a weekend of

Thanksgiving and begin the Christmas season. We will have a Christmas service in the Chapel at Whitestone at 3 pm,

followed by a reception for the residents.

PEPPERMINT BALL: The Winston-Salem Chapter of DeMolay will host a Peppermint Ball at Old Town Masonic

Lodge, on Saturday, December 15th from 7-11 pm. Tickets are $7 at the door with all proceeds going to Relay for Life.

Music will be provided by First Class DJs. A lock-in will follow the dance for anyone who wishes to stay the night.

Please RSVP to our Chapter Dad at the email below by December 7th so we can plan appropriately.

TRIAD MASONIC YOUTH UPCOMING EVENTS Dec 7: Participate in the Mebane Christmas Parade

Dec 10: Tanglewood Festival of Lights Outing

Dec 15: Peppermint Ball at OTL

TO INQUIRE ABOUT THE TRIAD MASONIC YOUTH

GROUPS, contact our IORG Mother Advisor, Dannielle

Williard, at (336) 817-1909 or dwilliard14@gmail.com, or

our DeMolay Chapter Dad, Alan Williard, at (336) 817-

2115 or awilliard9599@gmail.com.

News from Winston-Salem Assembly #37 News from the DeMolay

WELCOME TO OUR FIVE NEWEST MEMBERS

We are very happy to announce the addition of five new

members. Gisele Jaramillo, Marina Bustos, Tania

Chavez, Karla Chavez, and Karen Aguilera were

initiated on Monday, Oct. 8th. Welcome to our family!!!

THE GRAND COURT OF NORTH CAROLINA

On Thursday evening, Oct 25th, Rebecca Holler and

Emily Williard will participate in a special formation for

The Grand Court of North Carolina, Order of the

Amaranth. This special formation is NC Rainbow’s way of

paying tribute to the Grand Royal Patron, S.K. R. Max

Dearing. Sir Knight Max is the husband of Cathy Dearing,

Mother Advisor of Bahama Assembly #86, and a big

supporter of our NC Masonic Youth.

OPEN SKATING PARTY

The Winston-Salem Chapter will meet at Skate Haven at 1

pm on Saturday, Oct 27th, for an afternoon of skating fun.

Anyone who is interested in learning more about DeMolay

International is invited to meet us there. DeMolay is open

for membership to young men between the ages of 12 to

21 of good character who acknowledge a higher power.

The organization focuses on the development of civic

awareness, leadership skills, and personal responsibility.

MARK YOUR CALENDARS

Nov 12: Frank S. Land Memorial Day at Old Town Lodge

Dec 2: Day of Comfort: Visit to Whitestone (f/k/a MESH)

Dec 7: Participate in the Mebane Christmas Parade

Dec 10: Tanglewood Festival of Lights Outing

BIG FALL MASONIC BBQ FUNDRAISER: On Friday evening, Oct 5th, the Triad

Masonic Youth assisted Salem Lodge #289, West Bend Lodge #434, Winston Lodge

#167, Piedmont-Pioneer Lodge #685, and Forsyth Lodge #707 at the Masonic Temple

on Miller Street in serving dinner prepared by the Carolina Masonic Pig Jig Two-time

Grand Champion BBQ Team. Dinner consisted of Pork BBQ, Potatoes, Slaw and

Hushpuppies, and all proceeds went to support the Masonic Home for Children at

Oxford and other Masonic charities.

SECOND ANNUAL MASONIC HOME FOR CHILDREN HOMECOMING The Triad Masonic Youth, along with the Grand Assembly of NC IORG

and representatives of NC DeMolay, joined the Masonic Home for

Children at Oxford, its alumni, and supporting Masonic fraternity on

Saturday, Oct 13th, in a celebration of past and present. Oasis, Amran and

Sudan Shrine Temples participated in an amazing parade, which was

followed by BBQ judging and lunch. During lunch attendees enjoyed

music from nationally

renowned country artist, T.

Graham Brown. The afternoon

activities included tours of the

campus, cottages, School of

Graphic Arts Print and Design Center, and the Cobb Center museum and

archives. The TMY worked the parade, manned the drink station, volunteered

at the Inflatables and Rock Climbing Wall, and generally helped wherever

need. It was an honor to be a part of this celebration, to visit the Home and

witness how history continues to help the lives and futures of children.

TO INQUIRE ABOUT THE INT’L ORDER OF THE RAINBOW FOR

GIRLS (IORG), please contact our Mother Advisor, Dannielle

Williard, at (336) 817-1909 or dwilliard14@gmail.com.

TO INQUIRE ABOUT OUR DEMOLAY CHAPTER, please contact

our Chapter Dad, Alan Williard, at awilliard9599@gmail.com or

(336) 817-2115.

News from Winston-Salem Assembly #37 News from the DeMolay

75TH

RAINBOW SESSION OF HOPE & CELEBRATION

It’s hard to believe, but another Grand Assembly has

come and gone! This year, 10 members of the Winston-

Salem Assembly were able to attend, and what a time we

had. The celebration began with a formal banquet at which

the Assembly performed the song “Pass It On”,

distributing glow bracelets as we sang. The next day we

were rewarded for our labors on our scrapbook with a 2nd

place trophy, and the following day, we were extremely

happy to have 2 of our members selected as Grand

Officers and 8 appointed as Grand Representatives. Grand

Officers: Emily Williard (Grand Hope) and Rebecca

Holler (Grand Recorder). Grand Representatives: Destiny

Eller (AR), Morgan Frank (KY), Hannah Shick (ME),

Lydia Wonderly (MO), Kaitlynne Tuttle (NV), Amy

Wolff (SC), Katie Gordon (TX), and Sarah Stanley (VT).

TOO MUCH OF A GOOD THING? NEVER!

The Assembly once again piled into a vehicle on

Monday, July 2nd

, and this time headed to James B. Green

Lodge to visit our sisters in Raleigh Assembly #4. In

keeping with our Grand Worthy Advisor’s teamwork

theme, all members wore their session t-shirts and adorned

themselves with “eye black”. Following the meeting,

games were played, cake and ice cream shared, and we all

talked and laughed until it was time to hit the road back to

W-S. The ride back was made easier with the presence of

the Traveling Pot of Gold, which was passed to us.

Not ready to be separated, following a visit to Shriners

Hospital in Greenville, SC, the Raleigh Assembly visited

the Winston-Salem Assembly the following Friday night

to return one of our members and to take back the

Traveling Pot of Gold. After dinner, we showed our

Raleigh sisters around Winston-Salem, including Wake

Forest University where we rolled down the lawn at

BB&T Field. We capped off the night with the savory

sweetness known as Krispy Kreme, and as is the way with

all Rainbow functions, the evening culminated in a sleep-

over. The following day we held a Founder’s Day

celebration and once again had to part company… We

learned that when it comes to our Rainbow sisters, you can

never get too much of a good thing!

INSTALLATION OF OFFICERS & DANCE

You are cordially invited to attend the Installation of

Officers for Winston-Salem DeMolay on August 4th at

6:00 pm at Old Town Lodge. A reception and dance will

immediately follow.

ASHEBORO INITIATION

On June 30th, the Chapter traveled to Balfour Masonic

Lodge in Asheboro to assist with the Initiatory and

DeMolay degrees. Pizza and fellowship followed the

degrees.

LENDING A HELPING HAND

Winston-Salem’s Senior Councilor, Andrew Williard,

served as an usher in Raleigh at this year’s Grand

Assembly of NC, Int’l Order of the Rainbow for Girls.

While performing his ushering duties, Andrew was able to

meet up with Nathan Fontes, the State Master Councilor,

as well as some of the Raleigh DeMolay who had come to

support all of our Rainbow sisters.

MARK YOUR CALENDARS

NOTE: Conclave will be held Sept 15th in Charlotte.

TO INQUIRE ABOUT THE INT’L ORDER OF THE RAINBOW FOR

GIRLS (IORG), please contact our Mother Advisor, Dannielle

Williard, at (336) 817-1909 or dwilliard14@gmail.com.

TO INQUIRE ABOUT OUR DEMOLAY CHAPTER, please contact

our Chapter Dad, Alan Williard, at awilliard9599@gmail.com or

(336) 817-2115.