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Eells Concludes Successful Term as International Master Councilor

KANSAS CITY, MO

This year's session returned to Kansas City to mark DeMolay's 90th anniversary. The city's Westin Crown Center hotel served as the host location, and members had the opportunity to visit noted DeMolay historical sites throughout the city.

Leading the Congress business sessions was Georgia's own Richard Eells, 42nd International Master Councilor. Eells was elected at the 2008 session and has served faithfully in his position, traveling across the United States and throughout the world for the good of the Order. Georgia remained in the spotlight throughout the sessions, as State Master Councilor and Region III Congress Cabinet Member Todd Stovall served as Congress Marshal, while Mountain Park chapter member Alan Moore served as Congress Chaplain.

The annual session brings with it the election of new Congress officers for the coming year. Georgia's own Christopher Benedetti of Peachtree City Chapter was elected as the new Region III Cabinet Member. Chris is currently serving as the Illustrious Knight Commander for the State Priory of Georgia. Over the next year, he will work with his fellow cabinet officers, Congress delegates, and International Supreme Council members to accomplish action items set forth by the Congress in Kansas City. Northern California's Benjamin Turconi was elected International Master Councilor, and Oklahoma's Jayme Jordan was elected International Congress Secretary. Dad Robert Cockerham of Missouri was installed as Grand Master.

Of significant importance was the election of Georgia's Dad Dana Schwarz to active member status on the International Supreme Council. With this election, Dad Schwarz now has additional responsibilities and powers to help further and advance our organization. He has served faithfully as a Deputy ISC member for many years.

Georgia was certain to have top-notch representation in the Congress session as well. State Senior Councilor Michael Benedetti and State Chaplain Christopher Somers were appointed as the state's voting delegates for the week, and constantly added insightful thoughts and ideas to the body's deliberations.

Richard Eells delivers a speech to the congress delegation.