M A R C H

Greetings Brethren,

As we enter our third month in this year, the process of all our officers settling into their new positions and responsibilities has proven to be successful. This proof is seen in how the lodge officers were able to open the Lodge and hold a Fellowcraft Degree in my absence due to business obligations that night. I am proud of and feel very confident in the ability of everyone to fulfill their duties beyond their immediate positions. This is a sign of a strong lodge.

In reflecting further upon this type of circumstance, I see the usefulness of certain documents offered by the Grand Lodge that range from the mentoring of candidates to those for Master Masons. Those newly petitioned should receive the “Welcome to Freemasonry” guide to prepare them for their degrees. Documents are available for new Entered Apprentices explaining lodge décor, symbolism and the roles of the officers. The instruction of lodge protocol and etiquette for newly raised Master Masons should be required reading as well as an outline for DLI protocol and requirements. Lodge mentors should be using these, but more important everyone who is a Master Mason should log on to the Grand Lodge website and view and download these documents. The Grand Lodge has worked hard to put these together for us and the reading is straight forward and very worthwhile