Masonic Youth Committee, Grand Lodge of the State of New York

05/04/2026

Last night, George Melis presented his first place Frank M. Totton essay contest reflecting on the value of the Declaration of Independence. His award was presented by R:.W:. Arto Vandian of the Fifth Manhattan Endowment Fund!

05/02/2026

Congrats to National Little League of Albany, NY on their opening day! We are excited that Masters Lodge #5 is a proud sponsor of a Grand Slam Team this year! Thank you to Br. Anton Konev, Br. Charles Vaas, Br. Ed Lass, Br. Fred Weakly, Br. Michael Whitaker, W:. Ron Kermani, W:. Jeff Alan, R:.W:. PW Brusoe and R:.W:. Peter Kermani for underwriting the team this year! Play Ball!

04/27/2026

Thank you to RW Barry Wallace and RW Andrew Conroy for presenting Br. Joe Ferraro and Br. Thomas Tatu with their Totton Essay prizes! Thank you Br. Joe and Br. Thomas for such well thought out essays!

04/17/2026

Welcome Br. Joe and Br. Thomas!

04/14/2026

Tonight, our Committee Member W:. Bruce L. Van Buren presented Mr. Devin Sailer his scholarship check for the Totton Essay Contest. Devin read his speech to Elias Light Chapter of DeMolay International!

04/12/2026

We were proud to present to Ms. Maria F. and Ms. Katie P. their Frank M. Totton Essay contest checks and certificates as part of the NY Rainbow Grand Assembly.
L to R W:. Michael Osterhoudt, Ms. Maria F., Br. Thomas Perry, Ms. Katie P., R:.W:. PW Brusoe

04/10/2026

Scholarship Alert!
The Order of Amaranth's Dorothy Gale Scholarship is due April 20, 2026. Thank you to HL Jessica Kerr and HL Hillary Johnson for all of their help with this program!

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04/07/2026

Have you followed Br. Tristan's Page for Congress Secretary? Check it out!
https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61573243196932

My name is Tristan Schulbaum, candidate for Congress Secretary!
Passionate about serving the youth, empowering voices, building brotherhood beyond borders, and improving mental health.
Together, let's create a brighter DeMolay where every brother thrives!

03/28/2026

We are proud to have a good showing of our committee at today's Special Grand Lodge Session (l to r) Br. RJ Larson RW PW Brusoe VW Brad Boyle W Anthony Cucci RW Andrew Roberts and W. Michael Ousterhoudt, and W Mark Alvarado. Missing from the photo but present is RW Richard Newton

02/19/2026

Only 50 more days till we’re gathering together for our 2026 Grand Assembly Sessions! Interested in attending? Head on over to our website for more information!