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DeMolay of the MonthChris Somers - September 2007
GDO: Chris, congratulations on your selection as GDO's September DeMolay of the Month. We want our web site visitors to learn a little more about you and your DeMolay career. How did you find out about and get involved with DeMolay? Chris: Toward the end of my junior year of high school, my dad told my younger brother and me about DeMolay. Apparently unknown to me, he was a Senior DeMolay. He had asked me to meet some of the guys and hang out and everything went from there. GDO: What do you like best about DeMolay? Chris: What I like most is the fact that I meet guys from all over the state that share the same general ideals and morals that I do. GDO: For most DeMolay members, heading off to college usually means it's the end of being very active with DeMolay. What does DeMolay have to offer for its older members of college age? Chris: Well first of all there is Knighthood for those 17 or older, which tends not to meet as often as DeMolay chapters. Also many of the major state events are usually held on the weekends which make them easier to go to. But you have to love the scholarships. Money for college is amazing. GDO: You're very active at Samuel S. Lawrence. In fact, you were recently installed as the chapter's Senior Councilor. What are your plans with the chapter for this term and next term?
GDO: State Master Councilor Richie Eells has stated that you "go out of [your] way to connect with the younger guys and that [you] really get brotherhood for what it is." Tell us what DeMolay brotherhood is all about for you. Chris: Brotherhood to me is the fact that we are there for each other even though we may disagree. Like my brother and I... yeah, we argue a lot and those of you that are around us understand that, but he's still my brother and I would do anything for him. Though I have to say the best example of brotherhood that I have seen recently was Peter Bard and Michael Benedetti [after the State Junior Councilor election during Conclave 2007]. Even though they were running against each other they still hung out together and how Peter still congratulated Michael and had no sour feelings towards him. That right there was, to me at least, an example of true brotherhood. GDO: What are your goals for your future in DeMolay? Chris: Do as much as I can while giving all I can back. GDO: Outside of DeMolay, what are some of your other interests and activities? Chris: Computers, mathematics, and my new major (mechatronics engineering). Other than that, just your basic stuff like music, video games, and hanging out with friends. GDO: Thank you for your time, Chris, and congratulations again on your selection as GDO's DeMolay of the Month! Chris: Thanks. |
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