Winterfest Packing List

Dear DeMolays, Parents, Advisors and Guests:

In just about 27 hours we will all be gathering for New York DeMolay Winterfest!

State Master Councilor Austin, Deputy State Master Councilor MJ, Lakes Region Master Councilor Nick, Metro Region Master Councilor RJ, State Scribe Brian and State Sweetheart Pearl have planned an AWESOME weekend for you! I am so proud of the great work your elected leaders are doing for you, and I hope you are too!  A special shout out to Supreme Council Member "Dad" Eric Evarts for being our Winterfest Advisor.

Attached you will find the packing list for New York DeMolay Winterfest. While we will be in 82 degree water park, there will also be traveling to and from locations. Please make sure you wear weather appropriate clothing!  As we mentioned at LeadCon we have developed a "Brotherhood Contract" to guide how we act and behave at DeMolay events that is also attached. Please give it a read and if you have questions please ask!

For our service project, we could use a few more used tee shirts for the dog toys. If you have tee shirts that you are OK giving up for this project please let us know. We could also use some scissors, if you have a pair you can bring please bring them with you marked with tape.

Finally, we owe a big thanks to the Grand Lodge of New York and "Dad" Sardone, their Grand Master. They have given us an incredible grant for this weekend to make it fun and affordable for all of you! We are so grateful to the incredible generosity of the Grand Lodge!

We look forward to seeing you in Queensbury this weekend!

In the light of the 4th Candle,

"Dad" Brusoe

Things to bring:
1) Your swim suit for Saturday, this is the only suit you’ll need, please leave formal clothes at home.
2) A shirt to wear while eating at Great Escape to go with your swim suit
3) DeMolay Casual appropriate clothes for Friday, Saturday Evening and Sunday.
4) You may want to bring flip flops or foot slides to wear at great escape and closed toe shoes for the
rest of the event.
5) Toiletry items (deodorant, toothbrush, toothpaste etc)
6) Spending money if you wish it for the arcade. (Please discuss this with your parents)
7) Snacks that you may want to have, we have a hospitality suite but dinner is on your own on for Friday.
8) Any medications that you need.
9) Your best can-do DeMolay attitude!
10) A cinch sack to hold your items
11) If you have some used tee shirts that you do not mind cutting up for the service project.

A few things we do not want to see:
1) Bare feet in the Hotel, or outside of the swim park at Great Escape
2) If not in the pools or water attractions you should be wearing a shirt.
3) Use your discretion on valuables.
4) As a reminder DeMolay enforces a zero tolerance policy: "“New York DeMolay enforces a Zero Tolerance Policy with regard to the use of alcohol, illegal drugs, weapons, illegal tobacco use including vaping, hazing, bullying, or any physical, verbal, sexual, or emotional abuse of any kind at any DeMolay function. This policy applies to both Active DeMolays and adult volunteers. Violations of risk management, youth protection, or prohibited substance policies will result in disciplinary measures up to and including suspension or expulsion consistent with the Rules and Regulations of DeMolay International.”


Weather: Watching the forecast last night on the news:
Friday Night: Mid 20s
Saturday: Upper 30s
Sunday: High near 40
Please make sure you bring the appropriate clothing gear, hats, and gloves etc.

Addresses:
Hotel: Home 2 Suites 524 Aviation Rd, Queensbury, NY 12804
Six flags: 89 Six Flags Drive, Queensbury, NY 12804
9 Dragons Buffet 994 US 9 Queensbury NY 12804
Adventure Family Fun Center: 1079 U.S. 9, Queensbury, NY 12804