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Reading Chapter, Order of DeMolay, recognized the outstanding achievements of some of its own during the organization's 76th Annual Awards Banquet held on Saturday March 25th at Union Lodge in Birdsboro.

Dozens gathered to enjoy a full-course dinner and to take home some much-deserved trophies.

Master Councilor Jeffrey Bortz took home the trophy for Outstanding DeMolay of the Year as well as for Outstanding Ritual. The Neophyte Trophy for best rookie member is actually being shared by two young men this year: Kody Blouch and Ryan Matetich. "Brother" Blouch also received the Spirit Trophy and the Number One Pin for sponsoring his first new member. Alexander Fizz received the Petitions Trophy for bringing in the most new members in the competition year. Numerous merit bars were handed out to those who took part in various activities during the course of the year. And those members who took part in CHIP (Child Identification Program) received certificates in recognition of their volunteer work.

And if that wasn't enough, the members of the chapter recognized two outstanding advisors for their efforts during the year: "Mom" Joy Bortz and "Dad" Bortz, Sr.

Along with various DeMolays receiving awards, the Chapter also crowned a new Chapter Sweetheart. Brittany Bortz was crowned Chapter Sweetheart of Reading Chapter for 2006-2007. She got her crown and sash from her sister, Krista (Past Chapter Sweetheart) and brother, Jeff (Master Councilor) but in addition to that she also received a hat from the Master Councilor (Jeff Bortz) and Junior Councilor (Josh Bibbus). This hat made her their "Mafia Princess" ... so not only was Brittany crowned but she was also "capped."

Congratulations to all of this year's winners… you certainly deserve the recognition!

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