THE MEN OF SEMPER FIDELIS
“Brotherhood is the Lifeline that Links the Hearts of Men”
Dear Perspective Member,
It is with great pleasure to extend to you the opportunity to join "The Men of Semper Fidelis". This journey that you are considering to take will be like none other. The journey begins deep inside of every man from his birth; (1) a battle to fight, (2) an adventure to live, and (3) a beauty to rescue. Even though most men feel ready to fight, to live with risk and to capture the beauty. The desires are there for a battle to fight, an adventure to live, and a beauty rescue but sometimes we as men doubt that we have any real strength to offer, and we're pretty certain that if we did offer what we have it wouldn't be enough. Most men think they are here on earth to kill time and it's killing them on the inside. But the truth is precisely the opposite. The secret longing of your heart, whether it's to build a boat and sail, to write a symphony and play it, to plant a field and care for it - those are the things you were made to do. That's what you're here for; explore, build and conquer -you don't have to tell a boy to do these things for the simple reason that it is his purpose. But it's going to take risk and danger and that's the catch. Are we willing to live with an extraordinary man to be something that society said you can not be. An opportunity that will release the God given ability deep down in your soul. We are men of Honor, Courage, Manhood, Perseverance, Uplifter and Commitment. We are MSF.
No longer does a man have to fight his battles alone, but with the MSF you have a group of men that are behind you, praying for you and standing in the gap for you. This is a brotherhood of committed and dedicated men who are determined to redefine what true manhood really is. MSF is here to build friendships among men and boys and establish a brotherhood. But most of all, serve our community being an example on how real men lead and live among his peers and citizens of the community. if you feel you have what it takes to a Man of Semper Fidelis......Come Join the Brotherhood...were your not just a member, your part of a family for life.
Sincerely
Tyrone Holmes
Founder & President
THE MEN OF SEMPER FIDELIS
"Brotherhood is the Lifeline that Links the Hearts of Men”
“If any outreach is to be successful and continue to function it must have dedicated, resourceful leadership. It’s much easier to mobilize a group of people to launch a program than to find the key man or woman who will take over the responsibility to keep it going.”
THINGS TO KNOW ABOUT MEMBERSHIP & WHAT IS EXPECTED OF MSF MEMBERS
“So you want to join “The Men of Semper Fidelis” and become an Alpha Omega Man.
Psalms 37:23 “The steps of a good man are ordered by the Lord; and he delighteth in his way.”
Revelation 21:6 “And He said to me, it is done! I am the Alpha and Omega, the beginning and the end”
I Peter 2:17 “Honor all people, love the brotherhood , fear God honor the king”
The Men of Semper Fidelis is a Christ-centered organization dedicated to bringing men and boys, father and sons together, helping them to establish true male relationships, not just pertaining to sports and casual conversations but building a brotherhood. The organization’s founder Bro. Tyrone Holmes being led by the Spirit of God chose six core values to represent the Men of Semper Fidelis:
1. Honor
Men of Simper Fidelis will be held to the highest standards, ethically and morally. Respect for others is essential. Men of Semper Fidelis are expected to act responsibly in a manner befitting the title they’ve earned, of being a Man.
2. Courage
Courage is not the absence of fear. It is the ability to face fear and overcome it. It is the mental, moral and physical strength ingrained in every man. It steadies them in times of stress, carries them through every challenge and aids them in facing new and unknown confrontations.
3. Manhood
Being appropriate in character and marked by moral excellence and bravery.
4. Perseverance
Exhibiting a “spirit” of brotherhood, togetherness, humility, cooperation, and a willingness to go an extra mile for the goal sought, as a responsible first citizen.
5. Uplifter
Sharing ones gifts with the community in the form of verifiable aid, activism and leadership.
6. Commitment
Commitment is the spirit of determination and dedication that is required by every man. It is what compels a man to serve God, family, friends and himself. Every aspect of life as a Man of Semper Fidelis is commitment to himself first and secondly, making a covenant with his brother by building a life long friendship.
What is Expected of MSF Members
Pray for the Founder & President
. Pray for the Vision of the Founder and support him to carry it out to men of all ages
· Pray for the Men of Valor and support them
. Greet your Brothers with a Holy Kiss whenever you’re in their present-
(I Thess. 5:22-26)
· Be in uniform at each meeting! NO EXCEPTIONS, NO EXCUSES ( The leadership of MSF will decide on the Uniform of the Day depending of the event and the season of the year)
· Pants & Shirts must be pressed
· No shirts tails hanging out/pants must be pulled up and wearing a belt that match your pants
· Must have on black shoes and polished (not dirty and heals running over)
· Must wear black sock
· No sneakers will be allowed unless the Uniform of the Day calls for it
· Must be well groomed/shaved (if wearing a mustached and beard it must be keep neat and trimmed)
· If wearing braids or dreads they must be neat and well kept
· NO EARRINGS! Will be worn at any MSF meeting, outing or event
· ANY ABUSE of ALCOHOL or DRUGS will NOT BE TOLERATED!! At any meetings/events, this conduct will TERMINATE your membership with MSF.
· Have passion to see men transformed
· Be a man or boy (any boy under the age of 10 must be accompanied by an adult)
· Have a passion to minister to men and establish friendships
· Support your church and pastor if you’re and active member
· Have a good relationship with your wife and family, if you’re married
· Have a good testimony at work and in the community
· Adhere to and live out the Seven Commitments of The Men of Semper Fidelis
· Attend meetings regularly & Pay your monthly dues
· Be willing to be accountable and mentored by another man
· Be willing to mentor boys and young men
· A least once a month invite (2) boys or men that you may not know to our brotherhood meeting by passing out flyers
· If you have sons, nephews, brothers, fathers and friends encourage them to attend meetings with you
An active Email Address is required of all members. The Founder & President sends out emails everyday that you need to be aware of and what is going on with MSF. If you don’t have an email account you can get one for free through (Yahoo, Gmail, Hotmail, etc.)
