Hodegos Recipients 2020

What does Hodegos mean?


This is a common question that is asked when someone earns the award of this name from the Grand Lodge of Pennsylvania, working with the Pennsylvania Masonic Youth Foundation. The term Hodegos (pronounced "aue-day-goss") is a Greek word that translates to "a teacher of the inexperienced." It also can be interpreted as "a leader of the way, a guide." To sum it up, the term refers to the leadership and guidance provided by the adult volunteers who work with our youth in each of the three Masonic Youth Groups; Rainbow, Job's Daughters, and DeMolay.

Each year, up to two adult volunteers from each organization are eligible to receive the Hodegos Award. An application must be submitted on behalf of the recipient to the PMYF office before October 15. This application is to be accompanied by three letters of recommendation; one from a youth participant, one from a local adult volunteer, and one from a state-level adult volunteer.

Many well-deserved individuals have received this award since being established in 2005. Here are the 2020 recipients of the Hodegos Award.

Jerry Richards - DeMolay
Michelle Shellenberger - Job's Daughters
Kristine Spence - Job's Daughters

Congratulations to each of the recipients!

Until next time - Joseph Pullin 
   

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