The Pennsylvania Masonic Youth Foundation SEPTEMBER 2023 MASONIC YOUTH TALKING POINTS The Masonic Youth Talking Points is published by the PA Masonic Youth Foundation to share ideas and to inspire Masonic leaders to creatively support the Masonic Youth Groups and the programs of the PA Masonic Youth Foundation. It is emailed to all District Deputy Grand Masters, District Youth Chairman, Lodge Youth Chairmen, and Masonic Youth Group Leaders. All Lodge Youth Chairmen are asked to make a short report at each Lodge meeting, using the information provided in this publication.
Youth Group Snippets Pennsylvania DeMolay will honor RW Grand Master Jeffrey M. Wonderling on Saturday, December 2, 2023 at the Grand Master’s Class held at the Masonic Conference Center – Patton Campus in Elizabethtown. Afternoon ceremonies will include the conferral of the Initiatory Degree and DeMolay Degree. All Masons are invited to attend to learn more about DeMolay. Master Masons and Senior DeMolays who have provided outstanding service to the youth in their communities will be honored with the DeMolay International Legion of Honor in conferrals scheduled for Sunday, October 22, 2023 at the Masonic Village in Elizabethtown and Sunday, October 29, 2023 at the Greater Pittsburgh Masonic Center.
Foundation Initiatives The PMYF has been engaged in several exciting new programs and initiatives that will improve its service to the Masonic Youth Groups. The Public Relations Department of the Masonic Village has partnered with the PMYF to develop a series of videos that will be available soon for membership recruitment, advisor recruitment and promotion of the Masonic Conference Center – Patton Campus. The PMYF Webpage has been expanded and updated to include a Youth Group Map of Pennsylvania and a calendar of upcoming events. The map is color coded to show where each youth group meets and the calendar details upcoming activities for each of the youth groups and the PMYF. The adult leaders of the Masonic Youth Groups are meeting regularly to discuss their successes, challenges, programs, and plans for the future. A unified approach is bringing about better understanding and cooperation.