EDICT NO. 154

COMPOSITION OF PERMANENT MEMBERS OF THE COMMITTEE ON YOUTH

WHEREAS, there is an imperative need used for a more decisive direction in the youth development programs of masonic sponsored organizations, namely the Order of DeMolay, the International Order of the Rainbow for Girls and the International Order of Job's Daughters;

WHEREAS, there is a need for a more definite direction in the functions of the Committee on Youth of the Grand Lodge of the Philippines;

WHEREAS, there is likewise a need for more dedicated, experienced and knowledgeable membership of the Committee on Youth;

WHEREAS, the respective presiding officers of the three Masonic youth organizations, namely, Order of DeMolay, the Order of the Rainbow for Girls and Order of Job's Daughters are acceptably dedicated and committed persons involved in the development program of the youth;

WHEREAS, it is but fitting and proper to take advantage of their experience and expertise for the benefit of the youth and be useful in the youth program of the Grand Lodge;

NOW, THEREFORE, I, AGUSTIN V. MATEO, Grand Master of Masons in the Jurisdiction of the Philippines, by virtue of the powers and authority in me vested, do hereby decree that the Presiding Officer of the Order of DeMolay or his representative, the male counterpart (Master Mason) of the Order of the Rainbow for Girls, and the Order of Job's Daughters; be included as permanent members of the Committee on Youth of the Grand Lodge and another two members of the Grand Lodge be appointed to complete a five membership of the love of the Committee on Youth of the Grand Lodge.

This Edict shall take effect immediately upon receipt and shall be read in open Lodge at the Stated Meeting following next its receipt and duly recorded in the minutes.

Given under my hand and the seal of the Grand Lodge at the City of Manila, this 5th day of March 1993.

(Sgd.) AGUSTIN V. MATEO Grand Master

ATTEST: (Sgd.) RUDYARDO V. BUNDA, PGM Grand Secretary