DeMolay International is a youth leadership organization with Masonic origins for young men ages 12 to 21.

It was founded in Kansas City, Missouri, in 1919 and named for Jacques de Molay, the last Grand Master of the Knights Templar.

DeMolay is open for membership to young men between the ages of 12 and 21 who acknowledge a higher spiritual power.

[2] There are active chapters in Canada, Germany, Australia, Japan, the Philippines, Argentina, Aruba, French Guiana, Uruguay, Paraguay, Peru, Bolivia, Brazil, Ecuador (affiliated to Peru jurisdiction), Italy, Romania, Greece (affiliated to Romania jurisdiction), France, Albania, Montenegro, Serbia, Bosnia (affiliated to Serbia jurisdiction), Bulgaria and the United States.

[5] The crown appearing in the emblem of the order contains 10 rubies, each representing one of the original nine members and the organization's founder, Frank S. Land.

The lead advisor, who must be a Master Mason and a member of the Supreme Council, in a state, jurisdiction, or country, is called an Executive Officer.

Some DeMolay Chapters elect young women to positions of leadership, who act to support members and their activities.

These positions are not officially recognized by DeMolay International; they are approved subject to the authority of the Executive Officer in the jurisdiction.

Her duties may include attending Chapter functions and acting as an ambassador of DeMolay.

Members of Job's Daughters, Rainbow for Girls, and other Masonic Youth Organizations for young women are often considered for this position.

[9] The sponsoring body is responsible for providing the chapter with adult advisors[9] and a place to meet.

The advisory council selects one of its members to be its chairman, and he is the official liaison between the chapter and the sponsoring body.

DeMolays participate in a wide range of activities that may include, but are not limited to: camping, holding joint events with members of Rainbow and Job's Daughters, various sports, and taking long-distance trips.

[10] Not all DeMolays who have received recognition have been inducted into the Hall of Fame; some can be found on other lists.