There was a reference yesterday to LynnR tweeting a red jersey with "11" on it. This reminded me of a video – of a tour of the DC Masonic Temple where the tour guide said BClintn was a mason but only achieved a low level (which I thought was that magic "11").
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tzm_cXnrmRA
(this video is full of interesting stuff about symbolism– very vocal about "let there be light" and yet very few windows, and the "oculus" of the dome was closed up)???
After checking, the guide said BC had only been a "DeMolay Mason, or a junior mason."
But, hmmm. There was something of interest here. The part about the women is also interesting and worth reading.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/DeMolay_International
DeMolay is open for membership to young men between the ages of 12 to 21 of good
character. — Although not a "Masonic organization" as such, DeMolay is considered to be part of the general "family" of Masonic and associated organizations, along with other youth groups such as The Organization of Triangles, Inc. of New York, the Order of the Knights of Pythagoras, Job's Daughters and International Order of the Rainbow for Girls.
A family connection to Masonry is not a prerequisite for membership into DeMolay.
and then there is THIS:
The crown appearing in the self-adopted heraldic arms (the emblem) of the order
contains 10 rubies, each representing one of the original nine members and the
organization's founder, Frank S. Land. The rubies were originally portrayed as pearls; as each founding member died, the pearl representing him was changed to a ruby.
—– THIS reminded me of the ruby necklace that HRC wore to the pre-election Al Smith Dinner
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yGgxr4Sxoas
where she sat next to the Cardinal and exchanged whispers.
Now, there was a rumor that HRC had received a very expensive ruby necklace from an Arab. You cannot see how many rubies are on that necklace but there are two rings of ruby gems, one larger, one smaller.
Each state or jurisdiction holds an annual (or biennial, in some) event known as a Conclave or Convention.
The International Supreme Council is the governing body of DeMolay International. It is composed of dedicated adult leaders from around the world who are responsible for the growth and success of DeMolay. The Grand Master, the Grand Senior Councilor, the Grand Junior Councilor, the Grand Secretary, and the Grand Treasurer are the elected leaders of the International Supreme Council.
Each chapter must be sponsored by a local masonic body or some other group composed exclusively of masons.[6] The sponsoring body is responsible for providing the chapter with adult advisors[6] and a place to meet. Members of the sponsoring body form the chapter's initial "advisory council". The advisory council selects one of its members to be its chairman, and he is the official liaison between the chapter and the sponsoring body. Another member of the advisory council is designated the "chapter advisor," and he is the official liaison between the advisory council and the chapter.[6] The chapter's advisory council is responsible for supervising the chapter and its activities.
DeMolays participate in a wide range of social and sports activities that may include: camping, holding dances with members of Rainbow and Job's Daughters, playing basketball, football, baseball, soccer, tennis, paintball, or billiards, going canoeing and kayaking, and taking long distance trips.
Female youth leaders[edit]
Some DeMolay Chapters elect young women to positions of leadership, who act to support members and their activities.
Sweetheart
DeMolay Chapters may elect a "Chapter Sweetheart" to serve as the female representative of the Chapter, although she is NOT an officer of the Chapter. Her duties may include attending Chapter functions and acting as an ambassador of DeMolay. The "Sweetheart" must meet the age requirements of a particular jurisdiction or Chapter (often 14 to 21.) She may be member of a neighboring Job's Daughters Bethel, Rainbow Assembly, or Triangle, but that is not a set requirement.
Chapter Princess
A Chapter may also elect a Chapter Princess. The program generally uses the same requirements as set forth for the Sweetheart. Her duties generally include attending Chapter functions and acting as an ambassador of DeMolay while assisting the Sweetheart in her duties.
Chapter Little Sis
A Chapter may also elect other females, who may or may not be a member of Job's Daughters International or International Order of Rainbow for Girls, to be a Little Sis. She is usually 14–16 years old. She generally assists both the Princess and the Sweetheart in their duties.