Sweetheart Guides: Chapter Sweetheart Crestwood, MO

Both DeMolay and Sweethearts across the country sometimes struggle with what the purpose there is for young ladies in this organization dedicated to making better men. The Crestwood, Missouri Chapter offers very precise guidelines for it's Chapter Sweethearts that explain exactly what is expected of the young ladies during their term. We like the Crestwood Guidelines because not only do they ask the sweetheart to be kind, polite and a liaison between organizations, but they also explain her role in gaining membership and developing fundraising activities.

CHAPTER SWEETHEART Responsibilities:

• Be present at all Chapter meetings, installations, social events, fund raising activities and athletic events that are planned during your term. 
• It is essential for the Chapter Sweetheart to know every boy in her Chapter and to make them feel welcome and involved. Dating within the Chapter or public displays of affection are forbidden. 
• Plan a fund raiser with your Chapter. Examples: car wash, dinner, raffle an item, sucker sales, etc.
• Vigorously seek to enhance the attendance, participation and membership of your Chapter. 
• Always have a sincere, warm and friendly smile for everyone. 
• Become a friend to all in your Chapter. 
• Maintain a cooperative attitude with the Advisors. 
• Act as liaison between DeMolay and Job's Daughters or Rainbow - possibly help plan a shared fun activity. 
• Be a hostess to visiting Sweethearts. 
• Help serve at breakfasts, luncheons, dinners, or receptions. 
• Assist with decorations, publications and committees. 
• The outgoing Sweetheart is expected to install her successor, however, can be made at the discretion of the Advisory Council. 
• The Chapter Sweetheart should always keep in mind that she is elected by the boys of her Chapter as their representative. DeMolay is a young man’s organization and ladies are elected by them to assist the Chapter and aid them in the enhancement of leadership, membership, service, and other DeMolay virtues. 

We'll be posting guideline from Chapters Across the country in the coming weeks so that you can see how Sweethearts across the country conduct themselves.

Does your Chapter offer detailed guidelines as to what is expected of it's Sweethearts? Does it outline expectations for a Sweetheart Court as well or are they a more nebulous concept in your area? Leave us a comment and let us know what you like best about the Sweetheart Guidelines in your State!