Go the extra yard for DeMolay

Hayden Shumate - State Master Councilor, TN DeMolay 2026-2027

Get in the Game Membership Plan

Every Chapter is encouraged to hold at least one fun membership drive event. Invite your friends and spread the word with your local Lodges and our fraternal friends in your area. Our local Lodges and appendant bodies need to know we're here and what we are about, and so do our friends. DeMolay International has some great resources available at BeADeMolay.org, so let’s get our heads in the game and grow team DeMolay! Each member is encouraged to bring in at least 1 new member this year.

Communications

  • 8th Preceptor - The 8 Preceptor is published monthly. The deadline to submit pictures and articles is the 15 of each month. State Officers and Chapter Master Councilors are encouraged to submit information about upcoming events, photos, and other articles to Dad Austin at Austin.whitaker@gmail.com

  • Social Media - Chapters are encouraged to send information about events (with photos) to social@tndemolay.org

  • Instagram - Our goal this year is to increase our Social media presence on Instagram to meet our members and prospects where they are. Follow us at @TNDeMolay

  • Virtual Game Nights - The State Officers will host two Virtual Game Nights during the term to boost interaction across the State to get to know each other a bit better outside of the Chapter room. There will be a drawing for Amazon Gift Cards for DeMolays who participate in each session

Philanthropy: Support Your Home Team

Volunteer and donate to a local food bank/pantry in your community. Chapters are encouraged to participate in this charity year-round. Food pantries often see an influx in donations around the holidays, but other times of the year remain slow. Chapters are encouraged to collect items, donate year-round, and help pack or distribute goods. Doing this allows us to make a difference in our communities. Chapters should keep track of the number of items of food donated and email the SMC with their donation total by June 1st. The chapter with the most number of items per member will be crowned the winner.

Charity

Our primary charity is the Masonic Widows and Orphans Fund through the Grand Lodge of Tennessee. In order to make your donation count in our totals, make sure to indicate “DeMolay” should be credited for the amount. Campaign ends June 1st. Donations can be sent electonically or by mail as noted below:

PayPal.Me/MasonicWidowsOrphans

  • Widows & Orphans Fund c/o Grand Lodge of Tennessee F.& A.M.

  • 100 7th Ave North, Suite 4

  • Nashville, TN 37203

Awards & Recognition

Super Bowl Champions

Goes to the Chapter with the most growth from the start of the term until June 1st. The winner will be provided with a tailgate pizza party.

Player of the Year

Goes to the DeMolay who brings in the most new teammates (first-line signers) from the start of the term until June 1st. Winner will receive 2 Tennessee Titans Tickets in the new Stadium!

Sportsmanship Award

Given by the SMC to the player who consistently demonstrates brotherhood, good sportsmanship, and respect. Winner will receive 2 Tennessee Titans Tickets in the new Stadium!

Freshman All-DeMolay

Given to the first 8 "Freshman” members (2 years or less) to learn their obligations during the term. Winners will be seated at the head table on Honors Night and receive a certificate.

Coach of the Year

When a new member joins your chapter this year, assign them an experienced “Coach” to help them with learning the Playbook of your chapter. Coaches can assist with things such as:

  • Inviting them to chapter meetings

  • Helping them learn their obligations

  • Help them understand our traditions of the Order

  • Review the New Member Guide with them available on BeADeMolay.org

  • Get them involved with State Events

Chapter Dads should nominate the best “Coach” of their chapter and let us know how they have best inspired the Rookies of your chapter. Nominations are Due June 1 . The “Coach of the Year” will receive 2 Tickets to a Tennessee Titans game during the 2027-2028 season in their brand new stadium!

Statewide Events

  • State Staff Meeting - Aug 1, 2026

  • Sweethearts Ball - Feb 6, 2027

  • TDU

  • District Conclaves

  • Squire Tournament

  • State Conclave -July 1-4, 2027