16 November 2022

To: HON. EDWARD Y. CHUA., CHEV., COH, LOH, DGC, GMCK

Grand Master
Supreme Council of the Order of DeMolay
of the Republic of the Philippines

Thru: HON. EVARISTO A. LEVISTE, CHEV., LOH, DGC, GMCK, PGM-SCOD

Grand Secretary

DECLARATION OF INTENTION
TO FORM A DeMOLAY COURT OF CHEVALIERS

The Declaration of Intention of the undersigned respectfully represents that they are DeMolay
Brothers who are in good standing and are duly Invested with the Degree of Chevalier; that they are
Active and/or Senior Members of the Order of DeMolay of the Republic of the Philippines; that they
reside within the jurisdictions of Region III in the Philippines; that among them are sufficient number
of Chevaliers under Part II, Article 12, Section 3 (a) of the Statutes of the Supreme Council of
the Order of DeMolay, well-qualified to open and hold a Court of Chevaliers and discharge its
various duties in accordance to the well-established usage, and having the prosperity of the Order at
heart and being desirous to use their best endeavors for the good of the Order of DeMolay, they pray
for this Declaration be approved empowering them to form, open and hold a regular Court of
Chevaliers at the Province of Bulacan, to be called “DEL PILAR Court of Chevaliers No. _”

They have elected Bro.XXX Chev ., as the first Grand Commander in the East; Bro. XXXX,
Chev., as the first Commander in the West; Bro. XXXX Chev., as the first Commander in the South;
Bro. XXXXXX Chev., , as the first Secretary, Bro. XXXXX, Chev. COH, FSLCF, as the first
Treasurer; Bro. XXXXX, Chev., as the first Marshal; and Bro. XXXXX., COH, as the first Chaplain,
they being each, in all respects, competent to perform all the duties of either of the positions for which
they are severally proposed; and if the prayer of the petitioners be granted, they promise in all things
strict obedience to the commands of the Grand Master and his Executive Officers and an undeviating
conformity and loyalty to the Statutes and regulations of the Supreme Council of the Order of
DeMolay of the Republic of the Philippines.

Witness our hand this 16th day of November 2022.

Bro. XXX Bro. XXX Bro. XXX

Grand Commander in the East Commander in the West Commander in the South

Bro. XXX Bro. XXX Bro. XXX

Secretary Treasurer Marshal

Bro. XXX
Chaplain

Recommending Approval: With my Approval:

LEG. RAYMUND GERARD V. HON. EDWARD Y. CHUA

FLORCRUZ CHEV., COH, LOH, DGC, GMCK
CHEV., LOH, FSLCF COH, LOH Grand Master
Executive Officer Region III Bulacan
28 October 2022

To: LEG. RAYMUND GERARD V. FLORCRUZ

CHEV., LOH, FSLCF COH, LOH
Executive Officer Region III Bulacan

DECLARATION OF INTENTION
TO FORM A DeMOLAY COURT OF CHEVALIERS

The Declaration of Intention of the undersigned respectfully represents that they are DeMolay
Brothers who are in good standing and are duly Invested with the Degree of Chevalier; that they are
Active and/or Senior Members of the Order of DeMolay of the Republic of the Philippines; that they
reside within the jurisdictions of Region III in the Philippines; that among them are sufficient number
of Chevaliers under Part II, Article 12, Section 3 (a) of the Statutes of the Supreme Council of
the Order of DeMolay, well-qualified to open and hold a Court of Chevaliers and discharge its
various duties in accordance to the well-established usage, and having the prosperity of the Order at
heart and being desirous to use their best endeavors for the good of the Order of DeMolay, they pray
for this Declaration be approved empowering them to form, open and hold a regular Court of
Chevaliers at the Province of Bulacan, to be called “DEL PILAR Court of Chevaliers No. _”

They have elected Bro.XXX Chev ., as the first Grand Commander in the East; Bro. XXXX,
Chev., as the first Commander in the West; Bro. XXXX Chev., as the first Commander in the South;
Bro. XXXXXX Chev., , as the first Secretary, Bro. XXXXX, Chev. COH, FSLCF, as the first
Treasurer; Bro. XXXXX, Chev., as the first Marshal; and Bro. XXXXX., COH, as the first Chaplain,
they being each, in all respects, competent to perform all the duties of either of the positions for which
they are severally proposed; and if the prayer of the petitioners be granted, they promise in all things
strict obedience to the commands of the Grand Master and his Executive Officers and an undeviating
conformity and loyalty to the Statutes and regulations of the Supreme Council of the Order of
DeMolay of the Republic of the Philippines.

Witness our hand this xxth day of xxxx 2022.

Bro. XXX Bro. XXX Bro. XXX

Grand Commander in the East Commander in the West Commander in the South

Bro. XXX Bro. XXX Bro. XXX

Secretary Treasurer Marshal

Bro. XXX
Chaplain

With my Approval:

LEG. RAYMUND GERARD V.

FLORCRUZ
CHEV., LOH, FSLCF COH, LOH
Executive Officer Region III Bulacan
 COURT OF CHEVALIERS BY-LAWS
DEL PILAR COURT OF CHEVALIERS NO. __
Court of Chevaliers, Order of DeMolay

I. NAME OF COURT OF CHEVALIERS

This Court of Chevaliers, by authorization of the Supreme Council of the Order of

DeMolay of the Philippines shall be known as DEL PILAR COURT OF CHEVALIERS
NO. __ of the Degree of Chevalier of the Order of DeMolay.

This Court of Chevaliers shall be governed first by the By-Laws and Rules and
Regulations of the Supreme Council of the Order of DeMolay of the Republic of the
Philippines; second by the following by laws:

II. Members

Section 1. This Court of Chevaliers shall be composed only of Members with the Degree
of Chevalier of the Order of DeMolay.

Section 2. Any Chevalier who applies for membership with the Court of Chevaliers must
be a member of good standing from their respective Active or Alumni Chapter; if Master
Mason, must be a member of good standing or lifetime Member of the Supreme Council of
the Order of DeMolay of the Republic of the Philippines during the last Session; had complied
with its last annual observance; and recommend by two (2) regular members who are also in
good standing with the Court of Chevaliers.

Section 3. The members of the Court of Chevaliers by a two thirds (2/3) vote of all
member present during the meeting shall elect a Chevalier for Membership. Once elected no
more objections to his qualifications shall be entertained.

Section 4. Any Chevalier from other Supreme Council may be invited to join the Court
of Chevaliers provided he is member of good standing or a lifetime member of the Supreme
Council of the Order of DeMolay of the Republic of the Philippines at the time of his
application.

Section 5. Any objection against a Chevalier for admission must be first be deliberated
and voted as valid by a unanimous vote of the Court of Chevaliers before it is given due course.

III. Meetings

Section 1. The meeting of the Court of Chevaliers shall be called by the Grand
Commander in the East with proper notice to all members.

Section 2. The Court of Chevaliers shall meet each November 8th for the “Annual
Chevalier Tradition Observance,” at a place selected by the Court of Chevaliers or its Grand
Commander in the East.

IV. Officer and Terms of Office

Section 1. The Elected Officers of the Court of Chevaliers is the Grand Commander in
the East, Commander in the West, Commander in the South, Secretary, and Treasurer.

Section 2. The Officers shall be elected at the November 8th Meeting for a two-year term.
 Section 3. The Chaplain and Marshal may be appointed by the Grand Commander in the
East co-terminus to his term of two years and shall serve at his pleasure.

Section 4. Only members who are fully paid of their dues and had complied with its last
annual observance shall be eligible to vote and can be voted upon to any elective positions.

V. The Grand Commander in the East

Section 1. The Grand Commander in the East shall preside at all the meetings of the
Court of Chevaliers. It is his duty to see to it that all the edicts, circulars, statues, rules and
regulations of the Supreme Council of the Oder of DeMolay of the Republic of the Philippines
are fully observed and implemented.

Section 2. He shall make sure the accurate and true records of the Court are kept and just
account is rendered. It is also his duty that all remittances to the Supreme Council are made at
the time required.

Section 3. He is required to appoint committees to assist him in the management of the

Court and its programs.

Section 4. He shall organize a proficient Court of Chevaliers Conferral team ready to be

dispatched on notice to perform in any part of the jurisdiction when ordered by the Grand
Master or upon the written request of any Executive Officer.

VI. The Commander in the West

Section 1. The Commander in the West shall preside all meetings in the absence of the
Grand Commander in the East. It is his duty to assist the Grand Commander in the East in
the discharge of his duties.

Section 2. He shall take charge of the staging of the Annual Tradition of observance every
November 8th Dad Frank S. Land Memorial Day.

VII. The Commander in the South

Section 1. The Commander in the South shall assist the Grand Commander in the East
and the Commander in the West in discharge of their duties.

VIII. The Treasurer

It shall be the duty of the Treasurer:

 To receive and safe keep all the money or properties of the Court placed in his
hands;
 To disburse or transfer the same or any part thereof upon the order of the Grand
Commander in the East with the consent of the members of the Court;
 To keep a correct account of his receipts and disbursement in Approval Record
Book;
 To maintain files of all original Receipts/Vouchers, and other Records ready for
Audit;
 To prepare the prescribed Form for each year the Audited Financial Report of the
Court to be presented during the November 8th Meeting; and,
 To perform such order duties as may be required.
XI. The Secretary

It shall be the duty of the Secretary:

 To record the proceedings of each meeting proper to be written in the Minutes
Book and submit record of the Court at its next stated meeting for approval;
 To submit a copy of the approved Minutes to the Grand Secretary of the Supreme
Council of the Order of DeMolay of the Republic of the Philippines when
required;
 To collect and receive all moneys due to the Court, deliver/remit them to the
Treasurer as soon as possible and obtain the Court’s Official Receipts thereof. If
the Treasurer is not available, monies received must be deposited to the Court’s
Bank Account established on the first banking day after receipt, and the deposit
slip turned over to the Treasurer who will issue the Court’s Official Receipt;
 Answer all official communication of the Court of Chevaliers with the approval
and signature on behalf of the Grand Commander in the East; and,
 To perform such other duties as may be required.

X. Fees

Section 1. Annual Membership Fees of One Thousand Five Hundred Pesos Only
(Php 1,500.00) payable on or before November 8th of each year..

Section 2. Any Miscellaneous Fees for the Traditional Observance approved by the
Court may be collected together with the Annual Dues. Non-Payment of the Miscellaneous
Fees is considered arrears in the Annual Dues.

XI. Suspension / Expulsion

Section 1. Any member of the Court who ceases to be a Chevalier or a member in good
standing, with an Official Circular from the Supreme Council of the Order of DeMolay of the
Republic of the Philippines, shall be suspended or expelled from this Court, whichever the
case may be.

Section 2. Any member who is two (2) years in arrears with his Court Dues, may be
suspended from membership.

XII. Committees

Section 1. The Grand Commander in the East, on his first Stated Meeting after his
Installation, shall appoint such committees which are necessary to assist him in the
management of the Court.

Section 2. All reports of the committees shall be made in writing and must be presented
in portable document in Court.

XIII. Revealing Transaction of the Court

Section 1. When a Chevalier for membership or affiliation is denied, or a Chevalier

reprimanded, suspended or expelled, no member or visitor shall reveal, either directly or indirectly,
to such person, or to any other, any transaction which may have taken place on the subject; shall
any proceedings of the Court of Chevaliers.
 XIV. Amendments
 Amendments to these By-Laws may be proposed only during Stated Meetings;
 Amendment procedure shall be as follows:
o A written motion containing the proposed amendment shall be presented to the
Grand Commander in the East;
o The Grand Commander in the East shall call a meeting for the purpose of
deliberation;
o A minimum 2/3 vote of all the members present in the stated meeting shall be
required to ratify any proposed amendment.

Bro. XXX Bro. XXX Bro. XXX

Grand Commander in the East Commander in the West Commander in the South

Bro. XXX Bro. XXX Bro. XXX

Secretary Treasurer Marshal

Bro. XXX
Chaplain

CHARTER MEMBERS:

1. Pacifico B. Aniag
2. Raymund Gerard V. Flor Cruz
3. Ofelito Bautista
4. Marlaux Vien C. Morelos
5. Orlan Clemente
6. David M. Garcia
7. Fernando DJ Garcia
8. Joselito C. Manuel
9. Terence Jomel V. Mendoza
10. Iñigo V. Mendoza
11. Marco Angelo M. Garcia
12 Phillip Neri M. Ching
13 Harold Lopez
14 Paul Michael V. Garcia
15 Gio Viel Alfonso B. Oreiro
16 Nico Angelo B. Oreiro
17 Angelou Dave V. Quindoza

With my Approval:

LEG. RAYMUND GERARD V.

FLORCRUZ
CHEV., LOH, FSLCF COH, LOH
Executive Officer Region III Bulacan