The International Supreme Council of DeMolay International held its Annual Meeting Thursday, June 21 through Saturday, June 23, 2018 in Alexandria, Va. at the Hilton Alexandria Mark Center Hotel. Men from the Bridgeport, Clarksburg, Weston area were unanimously elected by the International Supreme Council to be invested with the Legion of Honor.

 

The Legion of Honor is the highest honor conferred by DeMolay International. DeMolay International may confer the DeMolay Legion of Honor upon a Senior DeMolay, who has attained the age of 25 years as of the first day of the annual meeting of the year nominated, for outstanding leadership in some field of endeavor, or for success in fraternal life, including adult service to the Order. No one may apply for this distinction, and a nominee, or the membership of a Chapter, must have no knowledge of the recommendation by the Advisory Council. Failure to observe secrecy in making this nomination subjects the nominee to penalty of not being considered.

 

Legion of Honor Designees:  

 

George Brown of Clarksburg        

John Carroll of Weston           

Roger Murray of Bridgeport        

David Rowe of Bridgeport        

Douglas Stalnaker of Weston

 

DeMolay International may confer the Honorary Legion of Honor upon a Master Mason who is not a Senior DeMolay, who has attained the age of thirty years as of the first day of the annual meeting of the year nominated, and who has performed unusual and meritorious service in behalf of the Order or who has evidenced a spirit of cooperation and appreciation for the Order. It shall not be given only for service on an Advisory Council.

 

Honorary Legion of Honor Designees: 

 

Robert Dennison of Clarksburg        

Donald Snyder of Bridgeport

 

The Legion of Honor investiture ceremony will take place on Saturday, September 29, 2018 at 3:30pm on the sixth floor of the Clarksburg Masonic Building. A dinner will be held following the ceremony in the dining room on the second floor. This event is open to the public. Reservations are required and must be made no later than Friday, September 14. 

 

Congratulations to our 2018 Legionnaire designees on their election to be invested with the highest honor within the gift of DeMolay International! For more information about DeMolay International, or if you are interested in becoming a part of the world's greatest fraternity for young men ages 12 to 21 as a member or adult volunteer, visit us on the web at beademolay.org or wvdemolay.org. Any questions should be directed to Michael Burge at 304-669-9599. 

 

Editor's Note: Pictured left to right are Doug Sappington and Michael Burge.