9th Biennial Session DeMolay Philippines: 8 Nov 2008

Brethren and all,

The Grand Master of the Supreme Council, Order of DeMolay, Hon. Sonny Leviste, is inviting master masons to be members of the Supreme Council, Order of DeMolay of the Republic of the Philippines.

As an Active Member, you will be invested with a collar jewel, the symbol of recognition that you are part of a group of master masons who believe in the furtherance of principles and ideals of the Order of DeMolay.You will be eligible to attend to Supreme Council Sessions, serve on committees, propose measures, be heard in debate and vote in committee and general sessions.

It places you among those whose input has great influence on the projects, programs and policies that guide the Order into the future. Interested master masons who wish to be part of this noble endeavour are invited to attend the 9th Biennial Session on November 8, 2008 at 10:00 in the morning at the Philippine DeMolay Youth Center, San Marcelino, Malate Manila for the collaring and investiture.

Collar jewel, investiture fee and annual dues is Php 1,500.00.

Fraternally,

VW Jojo P. Javier
Grand Senior Councilor
Supreme Council, Order of DeMolay

http://demolayphilippines.org

Reactivation of Grand Guardian Council IOJD Philippines

Rizal Day with Bethel No 1, Olongapo City, IOJD Honored Queen Cynthia Gregorio with Jean Mackay and Aleta Ela. (Photo courtesy of Bro DAZB, Flickr)

"I am pleased to announce the reactivation of the Grand Guardian Council of the International Order of Job's Daughters (IOJD) of the Philippines.

Dignitaries from the International Supreme Council led by Sis. Marilyn Olson (Supreme Guardian), Bro Bob Clore (Associate Supreme Guardian), and Sis. Lousie Windbiel, PSG (Deputy for the Philippines) were on hand for their official Philippine visitation from October 1-5 and presided over the simple but very solemn ceremony held at the Jose Abad Santos Hall, Plaridel Masonic Temple on Friday morning, October 3, 2008.

Installed as Philippine Grand Guardian – Sis. Nina Aragon, PGG; together with Associate Grand Guardian - WB Dennis Villasenor; Vice Grand Guardian and Grand Secretary – Sis. Jean Austria, PHQ; acting Associate Vice Grand Guardian – WB Roger Zulueta.

The annual Grand Session of the Order of Job's Daughters International (Philippines) is slated in early May 2009 at Olongapo City.

Thank you and please join me in congratulating them!"

Sincerely,

Bro. Tony Limpoco

Batong Buhay Lodge No. 27

District NCR-GMakati City

For more information regarding the IOJD, please click here.

Dave Allan Z Bravo's Installation

Bro Dave Allan Z Bravo (DAZB) emailed me to share his Flickr site with 14 old photos, mostly of his installation as Master Councilor.

Photo shows above from left front (as best as I could remember, thanks DAZB for the reminder!): Dad Delio S. Reyes, Chairman of Advisory Council; Bro Cunanan, Bro Pena, Bro Stephen Mercado, Bro Dave Leonor (a batchmate in DeMolay, Nov '72), Bro Ben Bautista, Bro Ver Pena, Bro Jesse Mackay Jr. and Bro Josefino Jose.

Back row (from left to right): Bro Jesse Arquero, Bro Sonny Garcia, Bro Conrad B Velasco, Bro Gerry Caranto, Bro Allan Ramos, Bro Nestor R Domingo, Bro Jennise Arquero, and Bro Gerry Domingo.

Third back row: Bro Jojo Abad and Bro Ric Tallorin.

And front row seated is Bro MC Dave Allan Z Bravo and Chapter Sweetheart, Sis Mary May Abad.

If you can identify some of the brethren, or if I made a mistake, please leave a comment on the comment page.

Thanks Bro DAZB for the corrections and help with previously unidentified and mis-identified brothers!