The Cross of Honor
What qualities make a DeMolay advisor? DeMolay International had a video where they asked DeMolays to share what these qualities were. Some of the answers included someone who was “Patient,” “Tolerant,” “a Friend,” “Quick to Praise,” “Someone I can talk to,” “a teacher,” “a real person, trying to do right” and “a person who likes pizza.”
Different words can be used to describe our outstanding adult volunteers. For 103 years, DeMolay has relied upon the generosity of spirit, caring mentorship, and appreciation for youth of our adult volunteers to make the dream of “Dad” Land a reality. The Cross of Honor was designed to recognize adults who give that precious gift of themselves to the youth in DeMolay. Please congratulate these outstanding adult workers and thank them for their service and dedication.
New York DeMolay is proud to congratulate the Cross of Honor Class of 2020:
“Mom” Dr. Ann Bunch: “Mom” Bunch is a constant presence in DeMolay in Western, NY. From helping on advisory councils, organizing refreshments, helping with mentorship and being there for the young men of New York DeMolay, “Mom” Bunch has illustrated the best and greatest of traditions of DeMolay! She has also made herself available for helping DeMolays navigate college and difficult course subjects.
“Dad” Ed Tromble: “Dad” Tromble has been a DeMolay advisor for 24 years serving in a variety of different roles for DeMolay including chairman, chapter advisor, LCC advisor, Awards Advisor. “Dad” Tromble has given a lifetime of service to DeMolay since he first joined in 1988. He always seeks to constantly give back to DeMolay and we are so grateful for the hard work and dedication he has given.