DeMolay is the premier youth organization dedicated to teaching young men to be better persons and leaders.                   Under the "advisorship" of adults; leadership skills, civic awareness, responsibility, and character development are  learned through a variety of self directed, real world applications and activities. DeMolay builds confidence; teaches responsibility, cooperation and community service; and fosters trust, respect, fellowship, patriotism, reverence, and sharing.                    The Order of DeMolay was started over 70 years ago in Kansas City, Missouri. DeMolay is a character building organization for young men who are twelve years of age and completed the 7th grade or who are 13 to 21 years of  age. In over 700 chapters throughout the United States, these young men have the opportunity to develop management, leadership  and social skills as they participate in community projects, sports, and other educational programs. DeMolay also has  chapters in Canada, Brazil, Australia, Germany, Panama,  Japan, Italy, and the Republic of the Philippines.                    More than one million young men have been members of  DeMolay. Alumni members include John Wayne, Pete Rose,  Walt Disney, Dan Rather, Willard Scott, Burl Ives, and countless others. DeMolay's alumni are distinguished leaders including several U.S. senators, state governors, U.S. astronauts, professional athletes, and major U.S. corporation presidents.                    DeMolay is dedicated to providing a safe environment in an organization for young men who govern and direct their own activities under the "advisorship" of adults. The organization  develops leadership skills and character building in the young         men who work within the organization. It helps members to  develop civic awareness and responsibility.