Lady Jane Anne believes that Masonic Youth Groups can have a great impact on other youth in Ohio and on the Masonic community in the years to come. “When kids see others doing good, working hard and having fun, we hope that they’ll be inspired to participate,” says Lady Jane Anne. The Ohio Masonic Youth Groups do wonders for children’s confidence. They show them how to lift each other up and give them a sense of camaraderie!
Job’s Daughters Bethels – For girls ages 10-20, The Job’s Daughters’ mission is to create confident young women, who respect tradition and will shape the future. Members learn invaluable skills that increase their confidence and prepare them to lead. The current grand service project is HIKE (Hearing Improvement Kid’s Endowment) and its goal is to raise funds for grants that can be awarded to support children with hearing impairment.
DeMolay Chapters – for boys ages 12-21, The DeMolay is a youth leadership organization striving to shape young men into leaders of character. DeMolay teaches timeless values and the challenges of leadership – both of character and of action. Members are encouraged to take control of their own success.
- Donating to the First Lady’s Charity through The Grand Lodge Charitable Foundation (freemason.com/charities/ohio-masonic-youth-groups/)
- Encouraging the youth groups or any youth in their area to participate in their Lodge activities when appropriate
- Discussing the Masonic youth groups with their Lodge Brothers, friends, and families to build awareness
- Sponsoring a youth group or youth event
- Donating appropriate clothes for the Masonic youth ceremonies Providing financial assistance directly to masonic youth groups in your area for:
a. Adult insurance
b. Registration Fees
c. Clothing
d. Transportation
The goal is that all Ohio Masons are aware of these three youth groups and know where they are located in their area. With all Ohio Masons being aware of these organizations, the opportunity for membership growth is there for family members who otherwise may have not known about it. Another goal is to see Lodges working hand in hand to help these organizations in the future with their events and fundraising!
You can find more information on freemason.com. Once there, click “about”, then click on “Masonic Organizations” where each group will have their own clickable link!