Dad Alan Zirkle has given much to Michigan DeMolay. We wish him well and are sure his son and wife will enjoy the extra time with him.

Dad Cooper’s email address: dadcoop87@aol.com.

For those who don’t know what the Extravaganza is, it is an opportunity for your chapter to bring any prospects that you may have to a fun event held by the state.

As a way for your chapter to create awareness in your community we have combined this event, like last year, with collecting donations to donate to your local domestic abuse shelter.

The Extravaganza will be held on Saturday, June 9th, at the International Society (4925 E. Grand River Ave, Howell, MI 48843) [map]. Registration will start at 1:30 p.m., and admission for the day is $10.00. Prospects are FREE.

The event will be held on Lake Chemung in Howell Michigan. Don’t forget to bring your fishing gear, swim suits and towels!!!

Planned events include:

• Fishing classes
• Kickball
• Ultimate Water Frisbee
• Dance
• Bonfire
• and much, much more

For more information, check out the event flyer.

Registration starts at 9:30 a.m. And the games will begin at 10:00 a.m. 6-Man Teams (minimum). Registration fee is $25.00/team. Download the flyer for more information.

Lunch will be provided! We hope to see you there.

Check out the new Michigan DeMolay Photo Gallery, featuring pictures taken all across the state, starting with Winterfest!

If you have some events photos you’d like to have included, please contact our webmaster, and they will help you get them posted.

Congratulations to all the Chapters who competed, were sure you had a great time!

• Brother Steven N. Jr. of Livingston County Chapter – Representative DeMolay (4/7)
• Brother James O. of Walt Disney Chapter – Representative DeMolay (4/15)
• Brother Carl S. of Clifford C. Reeves Chapter – Past Master Councilor – Meritorious Service Award (4/15)

We hope that their hard work and dedication will serve as an inspiration for all other members of Michigan DeMolay.

The Initiatory Degree will begin at 1:00 p.m. This will be followed by a Flower Talk, to honor all the Mothers, and then the DeMolay Degree.

The Degree teams need to arrive by 10:00 a.m. for practice, and lunch will be provided for those members of the Degree teams.

For more information, you can download the flyer.

We hope to see you all there!

Advisory Council Chairmen, please contact Dads D’Aguanno, Billhymer, or Zirkle and let them know how many advisors from your Chapter will be attending.

Remember, DAD Training is required for all advisors in order to work with the Chapter.

• Roseville Chapter – Initiatory Degree: Monday, February 20th
• Davison Chapter – Initiatory Degree: Tuesday, February 21st
• Livingston County Chapter – DeMolay Degree: Wednesday, February 22nd
• Walt Disney Chapter – Initiatory Degree: Friday, February 24th

Wow! Get out and support your Brothers during this Big Week of Degree Work in Michigan DeMolay.

The Heartland Qualifier which will be held February 25 in Clio, will be open only to those who are committed to attend the Heartland Competition in April! (Download the flyer for the Qualifier Event.)

We are asking those interested to do the following:

1. Have the DeMolay and his Advisor sign a Ritual Consent Form to attend The Heartland Competition, at the time of the February Qualifier. You must be properly dressed for the Qualifier.
2. Winning DeMolays must have a chaperon in order to attend the Heartland Ritual Competition in April.
3. DeMolays and Advisors are responsible for their own transportation, Hotel and meals not covered by the Heartland Ritual Competition
   The Costs for the Hotel are $79 per night plus taxes. You can have 1 to 4 per room if desired.

The Heartland Competition will provide for a lunch on Saturday, and a breakfast on Sunday. You can purchase a breakfast ticket for $10, on the morning of the Competition. All other meals are the responsibility of each competitor and Advisor.