DeMolay was started almost 90 years ago in Kansas City, Missouri. Today there are

 approximately 1000 chapters in the United States. DeMolay has become International

 with Chapters in eight foreign countries. DeMolay International is the largest fraternal

 organization of young men in the world. It is an association of young men 12 to 21

 years of age who are seeking to better themselves by learning leadership skills and

 practicing civic responsibility.

     There have been more than a million young men who have been members of DeMolay.

 Alumni members (over age 21) of DeMolay include John Wayne, Dan Rather, Willard

 Scott, Walter Cronkite, and countless others who have gone on to some form of

 greatness. DeMolay’s alumni include U.S. Senators, State Governors, U.S. Astronauts,

 Professional Athletes, and Chairmen of major U.S. corporations.

     DeMolay is dedicated to providing a positive, moral environment in an organization

 structure which allows young men to govern and direct their own activities under the

 “advisorship” of adults.  The organization develops leadership skills and character within

 its members.  It also helps members develop personal, family, and civic responsibility.

     DeMolay provides young men the opportunity to practice leadership techniques and the

 real world application of the same through its chapter settings. The organization assists

 young men in growing into responsible adults with good moral character, and provides

 them with a place to go, have fun, companionship, be accepted by peers, and develop

 social skills.