JROTC/ROTC, Continued
In the
previous issue of VMAP Working Tools, we asked Valleys to share their
JROTC/ROTC successes. Given the
overwhelming response, we have decided to dedicate this issue to their stories. Thank you to all the Valleys for your submissions. Here are a few of them.
Remember, Valley participation in a JROTC/ROTC program satisfies a task set for in
VMAP Subject Area 8, Philanthropy & Public Image.Valley of Seoul, Korea
On May 29, I had the honor pleasure of presenting the Ancient and Accepted Scottish Rite of Freemasonry Southern Jurisdiction medal and certificate to Cadet Jason Hyde during the Pass-In-Review ceremony at the Seoul American High School parade field. Jason is a 2nd year cadet, who is a dedicated member of the color guard, drill team and exhibition drill team as well as being an excellent student. —George Stillwell, 32°, Valley of Seoul, Korea
Valley of El Paso, TX
Bros. Robert Brown, 32°, and Larry Kane, 32°, KCCH, presented the Scottish Rite JROTC Awards to eight Cadets representing eight different High Schools in the El Paso Independent School District. The Valley of El Paso awards 28 JROTC awards to every participating high school with a JROTC program in El Paso County on a yearly basis.
Valley of Houston, TX
The Valley of Houston has participated in the Supreme Council’s JROTC and ROTC programs since it began in 1998. This year’s record breaking participation of over 100 schools is not just members of Houston Independent School District, but also all the School Districts in Harris County and several School Districts from the surrounding counties. Several universities also participate to include the University of Houston and Texas A&M University.
Valley of Martinsburg, WV
The Valley of Martinsburg, WV, held its Annual JROTC Awards Ceremony. Six Cadets were chosen by their advisers from each of the six high schools in Berkeley and Jefferson Counties, West Virginia. The Valley was honored to have had the opportunity to present the JROTC Award to these future leaders of our community.
A Hedgesville High School cadet receives her JROTC from Bros. David Morgan Smith, 32°, Award Coordinator, and Louie Youngblood, 32°, KCCH, Personal Representative for Martinsburg Valley.
For more about JROTC/ROTC for your Valley go to:
http://scottishrite.org/brothers-in-the-community/jrotc-rotc/.
The Tyler's Place Podcast & VMAP Minute
Be on the lookout later this week for a special, featured interview during Episode 9 of
The Tyler’s Place podcast!
Do you have tips on achieving VMAP criteria you think might help your Brothers? Perhaps you have a question about how to implement various task set for in the program in your Valley? Podcast host Bro. Maynard Edwards, 32°, wants to hear from you! Please send an email with your idea to
podcast@scottishrite.org. You may be invited to share it on the air!
The "
VMAP Minute" is a regular feature segment of
The Tyler’s Place podcast. Each VMAP minute covers one of the 10 VMAP areas, along with other practical applications that support VMAP initiatives.
Remember, the goal of VMAP is to provide Valleys with a list of implementable activities to increase the engagement and involvement of their members.
