E-Connection The Official Publication of Ohio DeMolay April 2012

From the State Master Councilor   May  is  a  great  +me  for  focus!  May  is  the  month  that  Seniors  focus  in  on  gradua+on  and  planning  for  their  future  lives  either  in  the  workforce  or  in  college.  High  Schoolers  all  over  the  country  will  focus  on  Prom,  deciding  who  to  take,  what  to  wear,  where  to  eat,  what  flowers  to  get,  etc.  Students  everywhere  will  focus  on  final  exams  and  a  strong  comple+on  of  the  academic  year.  In  many  DeMolay  chapters,  the  focus  is  on  the  comple+on  of  a  term,  the  elec+on  of  new  officers,  and  an+cipa+on  of  State,  district,  and  chapter  events.  Individual  DeMolays  must  focus  on  registering  for  O.D.L.E,  and  Conclave.  THE  MOST  IMPORTANT  THING  is  for  all  DeMolays  to  plan  on  aMending  State  Devo)onal  Day  during  this  month  of  May.  Be  mindful  of  these  dates  and  DO  NOT  let  them  pass  you  by.  

Make  sure  to  check  out  the  updated  Devo)onal  Day  flyer!  We  have  an  exci+ng  program  planned.  The  event  for  aQer  the  Devo+onal  Service  will  be  especially  exci+ng  and  fun.

  With  the  end  of  the  school  year  fast  approaching  it  is  common  to  some+mes  lose  our  focus.  Many  chapters  will  struggle  during  the  summer  if  they  have  not  sat  down  and  planned  out  their  summer  ac+vi+es.  The  good  weather  and  gratuitous  amounts  of  free  +me  offer  a  wonderful  opportunity  for  awesome  DeMolay  events.  These  events  could  include  having  an  outdoor  fundraiser,  Going  on  a  chapter  campout,  Parent’s  Day  Picnics,  4th  of  July  celebra+on,  swimming,  fishing,  paintballing,  and  planning  for  an  outdoor  portrayal  of  the  Degrees.  An  ac+ve  chapter  builds  brotherhood  and  en+ces  non-­‐members  to  want  to  join  in  on  the  fun.  OQen,  Chapter  miss  the  golden  opportunity  to  garner  public  awareness  of  all  the  fun  things  that  DeMolay  offers,  merely  because  no  

one  submits  an  ar+cle  or  photo  to  the  local  newspaper.  This  is  becoming  increasingly  simple  to  do  by  wri+ng  a  short  ar+cle  and  digitally  submiXng  a  photo  to  your  local  publica+ons.  A  liMle  public  rela+ons  goes  a  long  way  when  it  comes  to  community  awareness  and  membership.  

  A  challenge  in  the  summer  is  effec+vely  communica+ng  with  all  the  members  of  the  chapter.  One  quick  and  easy  way  to  communicate  is  the  use  of  Facebook  and  tex+ng.  I  am  willing  to  bet  that  95%  or  more  of  the  DeMolays  and  advisors  here  in  Ohio  have  tex+ng  or  Facebook  or  BOTH!  Please  share  your  contact  info  with  your  SMC-­‐CCR  so  that  he  can  include  you  in  his  text  messages.

  Oh,  did  I  men+on  that  Devo+onal  Day  is  May  6th  at  the  Springfield  Masonic  Community  star+ng  at  10  AM  in  the  Auditorium.  We  will  be  enjoying  a  great  service  including  members  of  the  Masonic  Community,  and  under  the  auspices  of  our  own  State  Chaplain  AJ  Thomas.  Immediately  aQer  the  service,  we  are  heading  to  a  great  venue  for  puM-­‐puM,  baXng  cages,  driving  range,  ice  cream,  and  lunch  will  be  provided!  You  must  register  at  the  Devo+onal  Day  Ceremony  to  be  eligible  to  aMend  the  fun  event.  Check  out  the  event  flyer  that  is  aMached  for  all  of  the  deets!  We  want  to  see  you  there,  and  to  hear  about  the  ac+vi+es  your  chapter  has  planned  for  the  summer.  Un+l  we  meet  in  Springfield……

For  God,  For  Country,  For  DeMolay!

Bob LaingState  Master  Councilor  2011-­‐2012

From the Desk of the State Scribe - Bro. Bolyard

Greetings Brethren, Advisors, and Faithful Readers,

“First learn the meaning of what you say, and then speak.”- Epictetus

This month in Communication 101, we will be discussing a DeMolay virtue that we can implement into our communicating, which we will call simply by the name, “Courtesy Communicating.”

Courtesy is a very important feature of the human life. Whether we know someone or not, it is important to treat them as a long lost friend. In DeMolay, brethren, there are members all over the world. Upon meeting some brethren from other jurisdictions, we immediately hit things off, because we treated each other as lost brothers.

This courtesy begins strong relationships. For this reason, there are many jurisdictions that will always be special to me. West Virginia, for example, treated me as their brother that they had known for years, even though I had never met them before. That courtesy immediately attached me to them, and I remain in touch with them today. This courtesy encourages people to talk with you, and to communicate with you.

Beyond the common courtesies, it is also important to have courtesy when communicating prior to an event. For example, if an event is being planned four months ahead of schedule, then there is no need to wait until the week before to communicate all of the details. This courtesy allows people to prepare and adjust for the event ahead of schedule.

However, it is important to be prepared for sudden changes. While utilizing these common courtesies are important, it is also crucial to plan in a manner that gives space, in case of an emergency. For example, if you are driving young men to an event, it is important to be ready for anything thrown at you. Advisors also have busy schedules, so as the young men, it is crucial that we are courteous to them and their schedules. Many Advisors will understand excruciating circumstances, but to procrastinate will often lead to frustration, and will lead to DeMolays being left behind. Therefore, as DeMolays, it is our job to take the initiative to be courteous to the schedules of the Advisors, and to communicate with them in advance.

Here’s an example to better explain: There is a DeMolay event occurring this Saturday. Today is Thursday. At Monday’s meeting, when the event was discussed, the discussion was had about transportation. On that day, you were unsure if you could go or not. Today is the best day to find out! 48 hours will often give the Advisors plenty of time to adjust if they need to. This will also give them time to not be stressed out. After all, the Advisors are volunteering their time for us, and maintain other tasks. Therefore, today is the best day to call (note call and not text) an Advisor and let them know so they can prepare.

However, things go wrong. Sometimes, plans cannot be finalized until the day before. We are all still in school, many of us are involved with extra-curricular activities. Due to this amount of participation, our answer may not be finalized until the night before or even the morning of. Therefore, my advice in these situations is to try and get in contact with your Advisor at least two hours prior to their departure time in order to discuss with them whether or not you will be able to attend, that way they can adjust. Advisors will understand brethren.

These courtesies are important to remember when communicating. Finally, the common courtesies are important. Brethren, we live in a world where miscommunications occur, especially with the overuse of technology. When communicating prior to events, using our “Blanket Communicator” is the most effective form. This form, and our “Most Valuable Communicator,” is a deal breaker. Text messages can be misread, and the tone that you may mean to be sending, may not be the tone that is interpreted. Therefore, calling is always the best way to ensure that the message is received in the manner that we wish it to be perceived.

The best way I can put it, brethren, is to remember what the 3rd Preceptor says during the ceremony of initiation. Utilizing these features that he highlights is important in assuring that the communication chains are never broken, and always strengthened.

Let’s recap:

The “Preliminary Communicator” is: E-MailThe “Most Valuable Communicator” is: Face to Face Interaction

The “Foundation Breaker” is: Clique CommunicationThe “Wheel Communication Technique”: A technique which has only three DeMolays and one Advisor communicate with everyone to assure that the word is spread. This uses e-mail, phone calls, and text messaging. The “Reinforcement Communicator”: FacebookThe “Blanket Communicator”: Phone CallsThe “Game Plan”: The utilizing of the Wheel Communication Technique in order to plan an eventThe “Resource Communicator”: NewslettersThe “Vital Asset”: Communication with Masonic Bodies“Courtesy Communicating”: Manner of conversing and communicating with others while utilizing our Cardinal Viture

Please feel free to contact me for any extra details, questions, or suggestions to these articles. If you have any questions for me on how your Chapter or District can enhance their communication, feel free to e-mail me. My e-mail address is: ohiodemolaystatescribe@gmail.com. This year, we will improve our communication and make Ohio DeMolay “Something Worth Remembering.”

-For God, For Country, For DeMolay

Fraternally,

Nicholas A. Bolyard2011-2012 State ScribeOhio DeMolay

From the Desk of the DSMC - Bro Marcus ChongBrethren,

I  hope  everyone  had  a  great  +me  at  the  Road  Show.  The  en+re  State  Council  was  thoroughly  impressed  with  the  work  and  progress  of  each  of  the  districts.  Plenty  of  candidates  were  ini+ated  and  there  was  some  great  food.  There  will  be  awards  given  out  at  Conclave  this  year  which  concern  this  event.  There  will  be  an  individual  best  ritual  for  each  of  the  districts.  There  will  also  be  a  best  food  award,  as  well  as  best  Ini+atory  Degree  and  DeMolay  Degree.  I  hope  we  see  plenty  of  people  at  Conclave  so  that  they  may  be  proud  of  their  awards.

  Next  on  our  list  of  State  Events,  we  have  State  Devo+onal  Day.  It  will  be  on  May  6th.  The  start  +me  is  at  10AM,  with  light  refreshments  at  9:30.  We  will  start  off  at  the  Springfield  Masonic  home  and  then,  aQer  the  devo+onal  service,  head  over  to  Young’s  Dairy  Farm.  We  plan  on  having  a  great  +me  with  ice  cream,  baXng  cages,  and  puM-­‐puM.

Later  on  in  the  year,  we  have  our  annual  Conclave.  This  year  it  will  be  held  at  Kent  State  University  from  July  19th-­‐22nd.  We  will  have  a  great  +me,  with  our  annual  Installa+on  of  the  State  Council.  A  very  important  note  is  that  we  hold  a  dance,  which  is  the  largest  dance  Ohio  DeMolay  has,  at  Conclave.  Plenty  of  ladies  will  be  there,  which  is  definitely  something  to  look  forward  to.  

  As  a  reminder,  the  DeMolay  Dollars  program  is  s+ll  in  effect.    For  every  DeMolay  that  first  lines  signs  a  new  member,  they  will  receive  25  DeMolay  Dollars  that  can  go  towards  Conclave.  Conclave  is  going  to  be  an  excellent  +me  this  year,  so  I  encourage  everyone  to  ini+ate  as  many  members  as  you  can,  so  that  Conclave  might  even  be  free  for  you.

  Located  in  this  E-­‐Connec+on  is  a  list  of  the  amount  of  members  that  your  chapter  needs  to  achieve  posi+ve  membership  growth.  Please  take  a  look  at  this  so  that  your  chapter  can  have  a  goal  to  push  towards.  

  This  year  in  Ohio  DeMolay  has  been  fantas+c.  I  hope  to  see  everyone  at  Devo+onal  Day  and  Conclave.  If  your  chapter  needs  anything,  feel  free  to  let  me  know.  My  e-­‐mail  is  dsmcohio@gmail.com  .  Please  keep  me  informed  of  any  events  going  on  in  your  chapter.  

A few words from the Executive Officer …

This is an Official Publication of Ohio DeMolay, operating under the authority of DeMolay International whose SEE is in Kansas City, MO. Copyright 2012

Ohio wins Ritual Supremacy Award for the Second Year in a Row: The DeMolays who represented Ohio at the Heartland Ritual Tournament again won the coveted Ritual Supremacy Award, beating out Illinois, Indiana and Michigan. The DeMolays won awards in a number of Individual Competitions as well. My personal thanks to Dad Ken Cohen, for organizing the trip and preparing the Team, and to the Advisors who drove the young men to Illinois for the Tournament.

Ohio DeMolay Conclave 2012: Plans have been finalized for this year’s Conclave, to be held on the campus of Kent State University from July 19th through 22nd. Registration Forms are attached to this month’s eConnection.

Ohio DeMolay Winterfest 2013: Plans are continuing to come together for next year’s Winterfest, to be held at the Kalahari Resort and Conference Center in Sandusky, Ohio from January 11th through 13th, 2013. Mark your calendars now, and look for more details about this exciting event in future issues of the eConnection.

DeMolay International Membership Awards: Congratulations to the following DeMolay who has recently been the First Line Signer on FIVE petitions and has earned a Founder’s Membership Award from DeMolay International:

Brandon Mullen of Medina Chapter

DeMolay International Membership Awards: Congratulations to the following DeMolay who has recently been the First Line Signer on TEN petitions and has earned a Blue Honor Key from DeMolay International:

Tyler Dyer of Darby Valley Chapter

DeMolay Chapter Websites: While Chapter websites are a great way to inform people about what is going on in your Chapter, they must be kept updated on a regular basis. Old, outdated information makes it look like nothing good has happened in your Chapter for awhile. Keep your Chapter website updated regularly. If your Chapter is no longer utilizing its website or has no one to keep it updated, it would be better if the site only contained general information about the Chapter without mentioning specific dates, or perhaps taken down until it can be kept current.

Remember to keep me informed of your events. I'd love to drop by sometime for a visit.

Dad Woodwo!h

2012 Membership Statistics – as of May 1, 2012( as reported on Form 10s to DeMolay International )

Chapter Majorities 2012 Initiates 2012 Growth 2012

Barberton 6 3 - 3

Black Swamp 8 2 - 6

Darby Valley 0 2 + 2

David J. Nye 12 1 - 11

Denbrook 13 1 - 12

Fallen Timbers 3 4 + 1

Frank W. Kiefer 3 4 + 1

Groveport 6 5 - 1

Hamilton 16 4 - 12

Lakewood 3 5 + 2

Linden 3 3 - 2

Medina 11 1 - 10

Moundbuilders 2 3 + 1

Ottawa 3 1 - 2

Painesville 6 1 - 5

R.H. McMillan 6 1 - 5

Selynma 5 0 - 5

Upper Sandusky 7 0 - 7

Van Wert 7 1 - 6

Warren 4 2 - 2

At Large 3 0 - 3

OHIO TOTALS 127 44 - 83

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State Devotional Day

SAVE THE DATE – DETAILS TO FOLLOW Who: The Advisors and Members of-

!!When: May 6, 2012! !Where: Ohio Masonic Home 2655 West National Road: Springfield, OH 45504-3617 (937) 325-1531:

Contacts: A.J. Thomas, State Chaplain

Cell Phone: 419-203-9813 Bob Laing, State Master Councilor- Cell Phone: 419-203-7575 Nick Bolyard, State Scribe-

A

fun filled activity is being planned for after the!

Devotional Day service!

!

Participant Information

Name ___________________________

Chapter __________________________

Birthdate _________________________

Advisor's Name ___________________

Status

DeMolay _____ Advisor _____

Guest of the Executive Officer _______

Both pages of the Registration

Form must be sent with

FULL PAYMENT by JUNE 1st to

YOUR DISTRICT GOVERNOR

(Only Registrations received from

Governors will be accepted.)

Make all checks payable to:

Ohio DeMolay

Governor’s Signature

_________________

Conclave 2012

July 19-22, 2012Kent State University

General Information

• Registration for Ohio DeMolay

Conclave is available through packages

only, and everyone must be pre-

registered through their Governors.

• Registration Packages A and B are

open ONLY to DeMolays, Advisors,

and guests of the Executive Officer.

Package C is open to anyone.

• ALL REGISTRATIONS FOR OHIO

DeMOLAY CONCLAVE MUST BE

APPROVED BY THE DISTRICT

GOVERNOR (with his signature).

• Adults (over 21) and youth (under 21)

may not be housed in the same room. –

NO EXCEPTIONS.

• Only individuals registered for Ohio

DeMolay Conclave may attend events

on Thursday and Friday.

• The Legion of Honor Investiture and

Ohio State Council Installations on

Saturday are open to the public.

• Anyone not registered for Conclave

must pay $5.00 to attend the Grand Ball

on Saturday evening.

Registration Packages

- Package A - $200.00:

- Housing for three nights (2 per room)

Roommate - ________________________

(Unfilled Rooms will be filled by Registration)

- Friday Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

- Saturday Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

- Sunday Breakfast

- Admission to ALL Conclave Events

- Package B – $175.00:

- Housing on Fri. & Sat. nights (2/room)

Roommate - ________________________

(Unfilled Rooms will be filled by Registration)

- Friday Lunch & Dinner

- Saturday Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

- Sunday Breakfast

- Admission to ALL Conclave Events on

Friday through Sunday

- Package C – $45.00:

- NO HOUSING

- Lunch & Dinner on Saturday

- Admission to ALL Conclave Events on

Saturday only.

Health History

Please list any Health Issues that Ohio DeMolay

should be aware of ________________________

________________________________________________

________________________________________________

Please list any medications that the participant is

currently taking ___________________________

________________________________________________

Please list any foods or medications the

participant is allergic to ____________________

________________________________________________

Health Insurance

Realizing the DeMolay provides only secondary

health insurance on Conclave participants, the

name of, and policy number of my family’s health

insurance carrier is as follows:

Company Name __________________________

Policy/ID Number _________________________

Parental Permission

(Must be completed by ALL DeMolays)

As the parent (or legal guardian) of the DeMolay,

listed on this Registration Form, I hereby give my

permission for the Staff of the Ohio DeMolay

Conclave 2012 to enter the individual listed into a

hospital of their choosing. They may also obtain

medical treatment by a physician or other medical

personnel if, in their opinion, the listed individual

needs medical attention. I also realize that

individuals attending the Conclave may be

engaged in strenuous activities and other physical

activities related to the program. To the best of

my knowledge, there is no reason why the listed

individual should not be permitted to participate

in the Conclave activities.

Parent/Guardian Signature Date

Ohio DeMolay: LEADERS OF EXCELLENCE is for DeMolays and Advisors interested in planning and leadership skills that will help them in their Chapters and for the rest of their lives.

Leadership Training Conference

Craftsmen Park, Akron, Ohio Friday, May 25 – Monday, May 28, 2012

Fee: $110 ($125 for out of Ohio) [includes: housing & facilities for 4 days / 3 nights. 8 meals, snacks, T-shirt, seminar book and materials]

For more information: www.ohiodemolay.org

After May 4 add $20 late fee to the above fees & include with the registration form.

We are offering three tracks of participation at the Ohio DeMolay – Leaders of Excellence Training Conference. The Councilor’s Track, The Veteran’s Track, and Advisor’s Track!

Ohio DeMolay Leaders of Excellence is proud to once again offer the best deal in Ohio DeMolay:

Send two DeMolays to ODLE and the third may attend for FREE

In an effort to continue to reach as many DeMolays as possible,

we are continuing this ODLE special for members of Ohio DeMolay only. This offer may include DeMolays and Advisors and to members of the same

Chapter only. This offer only applies to applications submitted by the deadline. For more information please contact Dad Kita.

Features for 2012: The Veteran’s Seminar is for active DeMolays who have previously attended ODLE. This seminar is especially designed for experienced DeMolays and includes elements of business and life skills training. The Advisor’s Track includes first time participants in the Councilor’s Track and returning participants in the VETERAN Curriculum. Additional enrichment elements are included for Advisors in both tracks.

INFORMATION ON APPLICATIONS, FEES, DUE DATES A. $110 for DeMolays and Advisors from Ohio B. $125 for out of state DeMolays and Advisors C. After May 4 add $20 late fee to above fees and include with application D. FULL FEE MUST ACCOMPANY THE APPLICATION!! E. If you need to photocopy the application, copy both sides F. Signatures are required on both sides of the application G. Applications without full fee will not be accepted and will be returned H. ALL applications and fees are to be postmarked by May 4 I. The 2 paid registrations and the third attends for free Ohio only special ends after May 4 J. NO applications will be accepted after May 11 K. Any appropriate refunds will be made only after the ODLE weekend is completed and will reflect deductions for any costs incurred on behalf of the applicant L. When we receive your completed application, we will send you a packet of information including directions, what to bring, etc. M. It is intended that participants be present for the entire ODLE program which begins Friday at 8:00 p.m. and concludes Monday at 1:00 p.m. Please do not ask to leave early

*DeMolays applying for the Veteran’s Seminar must submit answers to the following questions with their Registration Form:

1. Why do you want to return to ODLE? 2. In what ways are you a positive DeMolay Leader? 3. How is DeMolay Brotherhood important to you?

4. An item or learning from my first ODLE experience that I have used most in my DeMolay Leadership is…

For more information, please contact:

ODLE Conference Director Dad Greg Kita

29612 Grand Boulevard Wickliffe, Ohio 44092 440-516-3092 Cell: 440-364-2278 glgkita@aol.com

When downloading this form, adjust margins so application is two pages only.

Ohio DeMolay – Leaders of Excellence Training Conference May 25 - 28, 2012 – Application Page 1 of 2

Please type or print legibly.

First Name Middle Name Last Name First name you usually go by

Street Address City State Zip code

Area Code & Phone Number Age Birth Date Name of your Chapter District

______________________________ Email address

T Shirt Size (circle one): S M L XL XXL XXXL Current office in your Chapter

Please circle all that apply: PMC MSA RD LCC District Officer State Officer

I am registering for the: _____ Councilor’s Track _____ Advisor’s Track _____ Veterans’ Seminar* * (DeMolays applying for the Veterans Seminar must answer the questions on the application information page.)

*************************************************************************************** Health History: Be aware of the following health problems I have experienced: (Circle all that apply.) Sinus Trouble Frequent Colds Ear Trouble Diabetes Fainting Hernia (Rupture) Heart Disease Convulsions Appendicitis Throat Infections Rheumatic Fever Epileptic Seizure Cramps in Water Penicillin Allergy Allergies Other illnesses that DeMolay should be aware of: I am presently taking these medications: I am allergic to these medications

Health Insurance: Realizing that DeMolay provides only limited secondary health insurance on all Leadership Experience participants, the name of, and policy umber of my family's insurance carrier is as follows:

Company Name Policy or ID Number

Parental & Chapter Advisor Permission As the parent (or legal guardian) of the DeMolay named above, I hereby give my permission for the staff of the Ohio DeMolay Leaders of Excellence Training Conference to enter the above person into a hospital of their choosing. They may also obtain medical treatment by a physician or other medical personnel if, in their opinion, the above individual needs medical attention. I also realize that DeMolays attending the Leaders of Excellence Training Conference will be engaged in strenuous outdoor activities and other physical activities related to the program. To the best of my knowledge, there is no reason why the above named DeMolay should not be allowed to participate in the activities of the Leaders of Excellence Training Conference. I also agree that, upon notification from the Director, I will pick up my son or ward if, in the opinion of the Director, it is necessary that he be removed from the site of the Leaders of Excellence Training Conference. In addition, I agree on behalf of my son or ward that his room can be entered or searched if it is deemed necessary by the Director and that the search will be conducted by at least two members of the staff.

Parent/Guardian Signature: Date:

Daytime Phone w/area code: Evening Phone w/area code:

I approve this application to attend the Ohio DeMolay Leaders of Excellence Training Conference. Chapter Advisor (Print) ______________________ Signature ________________________________ Phone: ___________ ************************************************************************************** Registration Fee is $110.00 per participant ($125 out of state) GREGORY M. KITA Deadline for Registration is May 4, 2012. 29612 GRAND BLVD. Send completed applications & entire fee to: WICKLIFFE OH 44092

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Standard Operating Procedures 1. If a medical emergency arises, NOTIFY AN ODLE STAFF MEMBER IMMEDIATELY. 2. Possession of alcoholic beverages, narcotics, or other controlled substances without the proper prescription is prohibited. At a minimum, violators WILL be sent home immediately and may be subject to expulsion from the Order of DeMolay. 3. All private vehicles are to be parked upon arrival to the site and keys turned in to the ODLE Staff for your safety. If you need to get into your vehicle, you may do so through the ODLE Staff. 4. NO ONE may leave the site for ANY reason without the permission of the ODLE Director. 5. Since the use of tobacco is detrimental to one's health, and since the purchase of tobacco by individuals under the age of 18 is against the law, and since Ohio DeMolay activities have been designated ‘smoke free’ areas – the use of tobacco in any form by DeMolays and Staff is not permitted. 6. This is a very full experience; full of the best that Ohio DeMolay has to offer you. You are expected to attend ALL activities and sessions. 7. Hats and sunglasses are NOT to be worn during sessions or meals. Conference T-shirts and nametags are to be worn at all sessions and meals. 8. Please do not walk around the park in bare feet. 9. Cell Phones may only be used during breaks. If the attendee is using the cell phone excessively it will be taken until Monday morning. We are here to learn and make new friends. 10. Accidental damage to the facility may occasionally occur. Please report any damage immediately to your Advisor. 11. There are to be no fireworks of any kind on the site. Violators may be sent home. 12. This is a Masonic park and camp site, owned and maintained by the Masons of Summit County and of the 21st District. Rudeness to any of the staff, volunteers, residents or guests will NOT be tolerated. 13. NO guests or visitors are permitted during this Leadership Training Conference at any time unless prearranged and approved by the ODLE Director. This form must be signed by both the participating DeMolay and a parent and included with the application. I have read, understand, and agree to abide by the above standard operating procedures for the Ohio DeMolay – Leaders of Excellence. _______________________________________ _____________________________________ Signature of Parent or Guardian Signature of DeMolay Attending