Scottish Rite Youth Programs
Encouraging tomorrow's leaders today!!
Scottish Rite JROTC Program for High Schools
Commencing in 1998 and approved by the Assistant Secretary of Defense, the Supreme Council, Southern Jurisdiction, initiated a program of recognition for outstanding Junior ROTC students. This initiative recognizes high school youth enrolled in the Junior Reserve Officers Training Corps (JROTC) unit for their scholastic excellence and patriotic Americanism efforts. The award consists of a medal, ribbon and a certificate suitable for framing.
 Click here for the guidelines outlining eligibility, protocols for presentation as well as a description of the medal, ribbon, and certificate.
Scottish Rite ROTC Program for Colleges/Universities
Commencing in 2002, and approved by the Assistant Secretary of Defense, the Scottish Rite, Southern Jurisdiction, instituted a similar award for ROTC cadets. Like the JROTC Award Program, the recipient receives three recognitions: a certificate suitable for framing, a medal, and a ribbon.
Click here for the guidelines outlining eligibility, protocols for presentation as well as a description of the medal, ribbon, and certificate.
Ordering Information:
Southern Jurisdiction
For high schools, colleges or universities located within the Southern Jurisdiction (see map) unit representatives that are not already connected with a local Valley should direct their inquiries to 202-232-3579 or preferably via email at wsizemore@scottishrite.org. Scottish Rite Valley Secretaries of the Southern Jurisdiction are also encouraged to use this contact information.
Northern Masonic Jurisdiction
For high schools, colleges or universities located within the Northern Masonic Jurisdiction (see map), JROTC/ROTC unit representatives should direct their inquiries to William Holland, Director of Operations, at 800-814-1432, Ext. 3313 or email at wholland@supremecouncil.org.
International Order of DeMolay Paul R. Kach DeMolay Essay Contest
Ill. Paul R. Kach, 33° (1900-1983) was an outstanding member of the Scottish Rite Valley of Baltimore, Maryland, and an ardent supporter of the Order of DeMolay. The essay contest, which bears his name, was established in his memory in 1984. Each year since then, the Scottish Rite supports the International Order of DeMolay via the Scottish Rite Paul R. Kach DeMolay Essay Contest. We are proud to work with this fine Masonic youth organization in encouraging the moral and intellectual growth of young men across the nation. The DeMolay International headquarters selects a theme. Awards in two categories (10th grade and below and 11th grade and above) are available in each of DeMolay’s eight regions, and two Grand Prizes in each category are selected annually from regional DeMolay winners by a committee of distinguished Scottish Rite Masons. Regional winners are awarded $300 each, and each of the two national winners receive an additional $1,200. The essays of the national winners in each category are then published together in the Scottish Rite Journal, along with an announcement of all winners. Young men who are members of the Order of DeMolay and are interested in participating in this essay contest should contact their Regional leader (State Executive Officer).
Click here for the official website of the International Order of DeMolay.
|
