Once organized, a Parents' or
Mothers' Club may undertake many projects with the prior approval of the
Advisory Council. Usually, when a club is initially organized, the Advisory
Council will outline areas in which the Club can operate without coming to
them each time for approval. Here are examples of how a Parents' or Mothers'
Club can provide service to a Chapter.
Encourage DeMolays to attend Chapter meetings.
Divide the following responsibilities equally among committee members:
Stimulate interest in other activities.
Purchase several items for a Chapter to make the
members' experience more enjoyable.
Clean and repair the Chapter robes.
Assist with members' expenses for conclaves and
Leadership Training Conferences.
Serve refreshments and provide entertainment at
regular meetings. New DeMolays and their parents often are impressed by
what they have seen and heard in the Chapter room. Increase this
enthusiasm by introducing them to the social aspects of DeMolay. Post-
initiation celebrations are a good time for the group to invite the
parents of the new DeMolays to be members of the club. Refreshments and
entertainment are especially important after the installation of officers.
Guests may be invited, and many DeMolays will bring their friends. In
addition to some usual form of entertainment, a dance for members and
their guests might be nice. Be sure to schedule one at every installation.
Arrange for activities outside the Chapter - a
father-son banquet, mother-son banquet, family night, picnics, dances etc.
