PAST MASTER COUNCILOR’S

MERITORIOUS SERVICE AWARD

 

AUGUST 1997

 

 

 

BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE

 

   

     Nearly every member of the Order of DeMolay has the ambition of serving his Chapter as Master Councilor.  When this goal is in sight as you move up through the Councilor’s chairs, you should set another -  that of earning the “ Past Master Councilor’s Meritorious Service Award.”

 

     While the newly elected Master Councilor is the only one that is qualified to apply and achieve the award, he can not do it alone.  The requirements can only be met through the combined efforts of the entire Chapter.  The Master Councilor must provide the leadership and incentive to inspire and motivate the members of his chapter towards a well-rounded program and over-all efficiency in Chapter activities.

 

     The PMC-MSA was originated by the Founder of DeMolay, Dad Frank S. Land.  He recognized the tremendous advantage gained by the Master Councilor in have a pre-planned program for his term of office.  When such a program has been planned and distributed to the Chapter membership in printed form, the Master Councilor has gone a long way in achieving goals he has set.

 

     Our goal here in Maryland is to have every incoming Master Councilor apply for the PMC-MSA.  This would insure that each and every Chapter has a planned program of activities, and the Chapter members are aware of the programs of the Chapter.  With this goal in mind, the following information is provided so that every Master Councilor is fully aware of the requirements and procedures to apply for and qualify for the PMC-MSA.  Read carefully as the requirements are very strict and will be fully enforced in order to maintain the high standards of this award.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

HOW TO APPLY

 

 

 

     You should understand that since this award recognizes proper advance planning. Your initial entry into the program must reflect your planing and program development

 

     INITIAL LETTER OR FORM: The copy of The Maryland Intent Form which is attached, cover two areas of concern.  First, it serves as your approval as Master Councilor-Elect by your Advisory Council.  Secondly, it also serves as the First (or Initial) Letter for the PMC-MSA program.  Once you have completed the form and attached a copy of your term plan you have done the most important step in applying for this award.  Be sure all required signatures are obtained prior to submitting the form as it will be returned to you if it has not been properly completed.

 

     SECOND (or FINAL) LETTER: At the competition of your term as Master Councilor, you will need to submit a letter, outlining your term and covering in detail how you met each requirement.  We have not included a sample letter for this part of the requirement as it is felt that it is better for you to submit your thoughts in your own style.  The vital thing is that you cover each and every requirement in sufficient detail so the Awards Director will know whether you satisfied that particular requirement.  As was noted in the First Letter, please be certain to have all required signatures as your final Letter will not be accepted unless it has been properly approved.

 

 

 

REQUIREMENTS

 

 

 

INITIAL ENTRY INTO THE PMC-MSA PROGRAM

 

 

     Prior to your Installation as Master Councilor, you will want to carefully review to be certain you have planned to meet each of the requirements to re-cap those requirements, they are:

 

     A. Prior to his Installation the Master Councilor must memorize his portion in the Ritual of                Secret Work.

 

     B. He must present before his Installation in printed form (and distributed to the membership             of the Chapter) a plan of programs and events for his term of office.

 

     C. Submit the Maryland Intent Form which must be signed by all three (3) Advisors.     

TO BE COMPLETED PRIOR TO SUBMISSION OF SECOND LETTER

 

 

     A. He must see that both Degrees of this Order are exemplified by memory during his term                and that all ritual of Secret Work is given from memory.

 

     B. He must see that his Chapter initiates at least three (3) new members during his term of                   office. (As order by the Executive Officer in Maryland only)

 

     C. He must hold at least one social, civic, Masonic service, athletic and fund- raising activity             in the Chapter. 

 

     D. A planned observance of each Obligatory Day that falls during his term of office.

 

     E. The Master Councilor must establish a program which increases or maintains a high level              of attendance at Chapter meetings.

 

     F. See that all Forms 10's reporting new initiates reach The Maryland State Association of                 DeMolay Chapters and I.S.C. within the ten (10) day requirement.  Also see that the  

         Chapter’s Annual Report reaches I.S.C. before the deadline date, if that date falls within                his term.

 

 

SUBMITTING FINAL LETTER

 

 

For the Final (or Second) Letter, you need to cover the following:

 

     A. Submit a complete explanation or the items above (A-F).

 

     B. Make an analysis of your printed term plan, explaining results of each activity.

 

     C. Provide an explanation of any program changes that were made.

 

 

     Your Final (or Second) Letter must be signed by your Chapter Advisor and the Chairman of the Advisory Council, who by signing are recommending that you be granted the PMC-MSA.

 

     Be prompt-- your final letter must be approved and sent to the Executive Officer within ten days after the Installation of the new Offices.

 

 

 

 

 

APPROVAL OF THE MASTER COUNCILOR-ELECT

AND PMC-MSA LETTER OF INTENT

 

 

                                                                                                            Date:______________  

 

 

     This letter and form is to inform you of my intent to qualify for the Past Master Councilor’s Meritorious Service Award.

 

     Upon my honor as a DeMolay, I affirm that I have memorized ALL of my portion of the ritual prior to my Installation, and that all information contained herein, has been reviewed and approved by my Ritual Advisor as indicated by the signature below.

 

     Enclosed you will find a copy of the Program for my term of office as approved by my Advisory Council.  I certify that the enclosed Program was distributed to ALL members of my Chapter prior to my Installation.

 

     I further state that I have read and understand All of the requirements for the PMC-MSA, and have included with this letter all of the information required for my participation in this award program.

 

     The date my term began and will end (use the approximate date of the end of your term if exact date is not known) as well as my full name, mailing address, zip code and telephone number is printed below.

 

 

                                                                                       Fraternally,

 

 

                                                                                        ___________________________

                                                                                        Master Councilor-Elect

 

                                                                                        _____________________ Chapter  

 

Name:______________________________________________ Phone:_______________

Address:__________________________ City:_______________  State:____ Zip:_______     

Term began:_________________ Term ends:__________________

 

APPROVED BY:               

Chapter Advisor_____________________________  Date:_______________

Chairman___________________________________ Date:_______________

Ritual Advisor_______________________________ Date:_______________