The Theme:

“Moving the Needle of DeMolay”

Enter the 2016 Scottish Rite, Paul R. Kach Essay Competition and share your thoughts and ideas on the theme.  Win Money!

The Paul R. Kach 33^o Essay Competition awards $300 to each Region winner (2 winners from each of the 10 Regions) and $1,200 for the national winners (2 national winners) For the two national winners; their combined winnings are $1,500 each!

The world has changed dramatically since 1919. DeMolay has changed dramatically as well. How does DeMolay adapt to move the needle and continue to keep up?  How does DeMolay stay relevant for its’ members and grow?

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COMPETITION RULES

1. There are two categories. One category is for young men in the 11th grade and above; the other is for young men in the 10th grade and below.

2. Entries in this essay competition must be titled, “Moving the Needle of DeMolay.” While the content of the essay is of primary concern, proper grammar and spelling will also be factors in the judging.

3. Each entry must be from an active DeMolay, not having reached his 21st birthday before or on the date of the competition deadline for submission, and must be in good standing with his Chapter.

4. The essay must be an original work by the entrant and must be 1,000 to 1,500 words. The absolute minimum or maximum number of words must be observed.

5. Prizes will be awarded for first place entries in each DeMolay region for each category solely at the discretion of the judging panel.

6. All entries must be typed and double-spaced. The author’s name, grade, address, phone number, and chapter name must be the only items on the cover page. All pages are to be securely stapled.

7. Only one essay will be accepted from each author.

8. All essays must be received by your Executive Officer not later than March 31, 2016. Region Representatives will establish an impartial judging panel for the purpose of determining region winners. Region Representatives will send all essays, with winners noted, to the DeMolay Service & Leadership Center in Kansas City no later than May 1, 2016. A national judging panel will be established through the offices of the Ancient and Accepted Scottish Rite of Freemasonry, Southern Jurisdiction. At all levels of judging, the panelists will not know the name or home jurisdiction of the author.

9. Winners will be informed by mail and appropriate presentations made. The Scottish Rite and the Order of DeMolay reserve the right to publish winning essays in appropriate publications. All essays become the property of DeMolay International.

10. Previous winners will not be considered for another prize in the same age category.

Sponsored by The Ancient and Accepted Scottish Rite of Freemasonry, Southern Jurisdiction, United States of America.

This is an official program of DeMolay International, and acknowledges authority and yields allegiance to DeMolay International, of which Frank S. Land was Founder.