DEMOLAY

DeMolay was founded in Kansas City in 1919 by Frank S. Land. Land hired Louis Lower, a teen who lost his father, to work part-time jobs at the Scottish Rite Temple. Learning that Lower's friends also sought mentors, Land suggested starting a club. Lower convened his friends and they decided to name the new Order after Jacques de Molay, the last Grand Master of the medieval Knights Templar who embodied loyalty and integrity. The group grew rapidly to over 1,000 chapters nationwide today... DeMolay is an international youth organization dedicated to developing young men into leaders of character. Established in 1919 in Kansas City, Missouri by Frank S. Land, DeMolay combines serious leadership development with fun and friendship. Chapters empower members ages 12-21 to take ownership of planning and executing activities based on their interests, under the guidance of trained advisors. DeMolay builds civic awareness, personal responsibility and public speaking skills through community..

Primary location: Union City United States