On November 2^nd, Vermont DeMolay held a Membership Class in honor of Roger L. Crouse, the Most Worshipful Grand Master of the Grand Lodge in Vermont. Most Worshipful Crouse is a Senior DeMolay from Middlesex Chapter in Reading, MA, of which he was the Master Councilor in 1962. Bro. Crouse holds the most coveted degree of Chevalier and is an Active Legion of Honor.

The Grand Master’s Membership Class consisted of three new DeMolays who received the Initiatory and DeMolay Degrees. The officers of the day worked diligently and their efforts were well received in both degrees.

After the degrees, Vermont DeMolay presented Brother Ken Hodgdon, Jr, a Past Master Councilor of Wilbert E. Thompson and Raymond A. Drew Chapters, and Brother Joel Foran, the degree of Chevalier for their contribution to the Order of DeMolay. Brother James Forkey was then invested with the Legion of Honor for his outstanding adult leadership and service to humanity.

Following the honor ceremonies, Vermont DeMolay presented Right Worshipful Paul White, Sr., the Past Grand Senior Deacon and member of Aurora Lodge No. 22, the DeMolay Medal of Appreciation for his support in allowing DeMolay to use the Lodge in Montpelier, VT. Brother White said, “The appreciation should go to the members of Aurora Lodge No. 22 and the members of the Boutwell Building Association.”

The day concluded with a dinner which provided for some congratulatory words and fellowship for the new members. Vermont DeMolay thanks those who attended and supported the day.