The manner of examination is covered under masonic courtesies in the lodge officer manual pages 12. A masonic lodge does not operate under the rules of order observed by secular bodies. The lodge officers handbook tools for the 21st century mason 2 kindle edition by hatcher iii p. It also includes instructions for proper introductions. Grand lodge of florida and have borrowed material freely from them when it seemed desirable. Constitution, grand lodge of maine interesting things program ms word docx format d. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading the lodge officers handbook tools for the 21st century mason 2. Balloting, committee reports and other required business mat ters may.
As you are now participating in this lodge officers training course, it is our purpose to help. In craft freemasonry, sometimes known as blue lodge freemasonry, every masonic lodge elects or appoints masonic lodge officers to execute the necessary functions of the lodge s life and work. If you have a laptop pc with microsoft office word and microsoft office excel, please bring it fully charged, along with a current copy of the grand lodge constitution and laws, a monitor of the lodge, your lodge bylaws, lodge rules and regulations, a notebook and penpencil. The worshipful master sits in the east of the lodge room, chairs all of the business of his lodge, and is vested with considerable powers without further reference to the members. Most of the specific duties of lodge officers are given in the masonic code of minnesota and the masonic manual of minnesota. Gender and instructional procedures were revised by the grand lodge ritualistic committee in 2001, 2003, 2004, and 2005. In essence, the masonic lodge officer duties and masonic officer training structure, much like their counterparts in the business world, shoulder the lodge officer responsibilities which makes a lodge successful.
It also, looks to help those who are yet to be in an officers position to understand and appreciate all that comes with a title in a masonic lodge. Full text of manual of the lodge of perfection see other formats. The grand lodge of ohio education and information committee 20142015. He should consult the manual of lodge programs and protocol, the mentors manual, the officers manual, the manual. The success of the officers is solely dependent upon leadership. The written masonic law of oregon may generally be said to be composed of the code, the ritual and the manual. With his left hand upon the holy book of his choice, the initiate promises to keep the secrets of the lodge, and takes a blood. Institution of a local lodge, the installation of officers of a local lodge, and the announcement of the death of a member.
The code contains the masonic constitution, the bylaws governing grand lodge, the bylaws governing constituent lodges, and the penal code. A newly raised master mason can find the answers to several of his questions here and a new officer can use it as a guide to. The purpose of lodge officers handbook is to provide all masons, but especially the lodge. Masonic lodge protocol manual revised by the committee on masonic education and lodge services meals under the direction of r. All installing officers should be in their places, all to be installed should be in the chairs prior to beginning. Lodge officer duties masonic lodge officer duties and responsibilities masonic lodge officer duties are solely dependent upon leadership. So it is with this edition of the lodge officers handbook. Utilize the masonic leadership training manual to prepare lesson guides and powerpoint presentations. Lodge officer training course study guide revised 2011. An important duty of all officers elected or appointed is to observe the will and pleasure of his worshipful master. The grand lodge of virginia committees on work and masonic education work together to teach our antiquities and symbolism. But yet we are on the threshold of a new masonic year with new officers in place.
Officers responsibilities my freemasonry freemason. It also, looks to help those who are yet to be in an officer s position to understand and appreciate all that comes with a title in a masonic lodge. If a lodge officer is in doubt about the correct form of etiquette for some particular occasion he has several authoritative sources of information upon which to draw. The manner in which the grand lodge, grand lodge officers or visitors should be received is described in chapter vii, pages 7680 in the maine masonic textbook. Masonic protocol and etiquette manual concordant and appendant bodies honorable emanuel j. Spot manual for the brethren of the 54th masonic district. Many of the duties and responsibilities of the officers of a masonic lodge are contained in the laws of the grand lodge of texas, the bylaws of your lodge, and the monitor of the lodge. The five principal officers of the lodge are elected by the members of the lodge. He should consult the manual of lodge programs and protocol, the mentors manual, the officers manual, the manual of. Your mentor can provide an incalculable service in your education and training. The lodge officers handbook tools for the 21st century. There is an implied obligation that officers memorize all work, lectures, charges and grand lodge instructions associated with their office and that of the next office.
Although all the rules of masonic etiquette for the grand lodge of maryland may not be written as official requirements, yet they do exist and have been transmitted from the past and. This is essential so all the officers understand the business that will come before the lodge. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading the lodge officer s handbook tools for the 21st century mason 2. Digital masonic library greetings, at the library tab suggested reading of the website of the valley of schenectady, aasr, nmj, usa, is the below listing of. This handbook has been updated to assist you with those of. You should know that you can always ask any of your lodge officers a question and they should either know the answer or be wellversed enough with freemasonry to. Lodge of ohio, the apprenticeship manual and the officers manual. If the lodge uses masonic form 23 for its bylaws, article v. This electronic edition of carliles manual of freemasonry is based on a facsimile of an unspecified printing, issued by kessinger publishing in kila. The need of a mentor program for officers and members of royal arch chapters has been. Digital masonic library onondaga and oswego masonic. The lodge officer s handbook tools for the 21st century mason 2 kindle edition by hatcher iii p. Most importantly the senior deacon is the assistant to the worshipful master and should be his righthandman in all activities and functions. Other duties and responsibilities of the senior deacon as defined by the lodge rules and regulations include.
Brethren, at its core masonic etiquette is about showing respect for our fraternity, our lodge, our officers, and our brothers. Constitutions of the united grand lodge of england 1908. It is the culmination of all that has been taught and revealed to the candidate in the two preceding degrees. The responsibility for examining visiting brethren often devolves upon the senior deacon. To inspire and reinvigorate the use of music in north carolina lodges, most worshipful grand master bryant d. Tools for the 21st century mason a personal handbook to carry with you through the officer chairs in your masonic lodge. Law introduction brethren, as you might expect a person on the grand lodge committee on work to do, this morning i am going to talk about masonic ritual. He should consult the manual of lodge programs and protocol, the mentors manual, the officers manual, the manual of ceremonies or the constitutions of masonry. In conjunction with this, you should always have an officers meeting by at least the day before each stated communication. If no grand lodge officers are present, instructions will be obtained from highest ranking member present. Lodge officer duties masonic lodge officer duties and. Officers are elected by the members of the lodge, although a few are appointed by the worshipful master. As you are now participating in this lodge officer s training course, it is our purpose to help. Nov 2017 1 the grand lodge of free and accepted masons of ohio officers manual volume 1 prepared by the committee on masonic education and information of the grand lodge of free and accepted masons of ohio 20142017, grand lodge of ohio revised 11152017.
It is recommended that the lodge present all officers with an up to date copy of this manual. Explore the electronic resources of the ohio lodge of research. Webster and the grand lodge of north carolina formed a masonic music committee in 2016, consisting of seven masons experienced in music and ritual. Introduction grand lodge of washington grand lodge of. Officers handbook 2 preface in the year of the great architect 2014, a. The ritual is bizarre and elaborate, and symbolizes the initiatesaid to be in spiritual darknesscoming to the masonic lodge for light. Other changes or additions to the officers manual volume 1 are listed below. Jan 19, 2018 masonic protocol is the formal code of etiquette for a grand lodge, oes grand chapter or national concordant grand body. In this regard, in march 2001, most worshipful james dean cole authorized the committee on masonic education to prepare and publish a district educational officer s manual for training o f subordinate lodge officers. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. Most subordinate lodge officers are part of a progressive line, which is also known as going through the chairs. Progress in most endeavors is the result of building on the work of those who have gone before. If a master is in doubt about the correct form of etiquette for some particular occasion he has several authoritative sources of information upon which to draw.
Changes in the masonic ritual in virginia by stephen w. The most worshipful grand lodge of free and accepted masons. This calls for your utmost efforts to uphold the traditions of your lodge and indeed the entire masonic fraternity. Masonic courtesy is a definite formal frame of mind. Masonic etiquette and instructions masonic grand lodge of. The senior officer of a masonic lodge is the master, normally addressed and referred to as the worshipful master in scotland, and in lodges under the scottish constitution, the right worshipful master. Cipher official pdf printed copy available from grand lodge maine masonic code 2019 maine masonic code contains the constitution, standing regulation, and digest of decisions as of may 2019. In pennsylvania, we prefer to use the word manners. Nov 2017 2 preface this manual has been assembled to enable brethren to better understand the laws, customs, programs and procedures of the grand lodge of ohio, a masonic district and their lodge. The worshipful master, senior warden, junior warden, treasurer and secretary.
Program of masonic instruction lodge education officer g. Mastered the order of business established by the masonic code and the bylaws of your lodge. It is the opinion of the grand lodge protocol manual development committee that definitions of the grand lodge and its fraternal bodies should be made for clarification. All officers will wear aprons of the office to which they will be installed. The success of a lodge is dependent on its officers.
Elected and appointed grand lodge officers are styled and titled right worshipful. Oregon officers handbook nevada masonic code lodge bylaws georgia masters handbook of masonic programs this officers handbook has been prepared in the hope that it may prove beneficial to and assist the lodge officers in the discharge of their respective duties. Louis sulsberger, pger, chairman advisory ritual subcommittee. This electronic edition of carliles manual of freemasonry is based on a. Masonic manual and monitorial instructions of the grand lodge of a.
The master mason degree is the crown of the ancient craft lodge. Particular lodge officers each florida masonic lodge must have the following officers. Plan is not intended to take the place of our lodge system of masonic education as promulgated by the grand lodge 37. Develop and present training that meets the minimum requirements in knowledge for the lodge officer in lodge management.
Anderson jw masonic manual comprising dedicsions of the grand lodge of califor. Brief history of the a a s rite freemasonry by e sherman. The manner of examination is covered under masonic courtesies in the lodge officer manual. It is an experience of the heart and mind that naturally renders due regard to the rights. You should know that you can always ask any of your lodge officers a question and they should either know the answer or be wellversed enough with freemasonry to know where to find the answer. The attached documents, manuals and forms intended to assist the lodge secretary in the administration of the lodge.
The function of the ritual is to move profoundly the inner life of the candidate. Masonic protocol and etiquette manual concordant and. At all masonic functions excluding religious programs, the masonic family. If no elected grand lodge officers are present, instructions will be obtained from highest ranking appointed grand lodge officer present. The purpose of this grand lodge publication is to provide all lodge officers with an understandable description of their duties and obligations. Lodge bylaws, your lodge s bylaws, and the grand lodge lodge leadership manual for further sources of information. For the 21st century masonic officer tools for the 21st century mason volume 2 james hatcher on. Lodge bylaws, your lodges bylaws, and the grand lodge lodge leadership manual for further sources of information. We often hear the comment that the ritualists including the grand lecturer and members of the grand lodge. Your continuous contact with the officers and members of your lodge makes you more vital to the success of your lodge than any other officer. The committee on masonic education and information of. This manual is available for download from the education tab of the grand lodge web.
This manual is, therefore, intended as an additional medium to supplement our lodge system of masonic education and one from which the mentor may be able to find answers to. Preface i once delivered an address before a lodge on the subject of the external changes which freemasonry had undergone since the period of its revival in the commencement of the. Members of grand lodge shall meet in communications to conduct whatever business may properly come before them. He is responsible for the general welfare of the membership. The precise list of such offices may vary between the jurisdictions of different grand lodges, although certain factors are common to all, and others are. Masonic lodge officers, as they move through the masonic officer chairs, as in any organization, could not properly function without a leadership team which provides masonic officer training. The names and duties of the officers are mostly taken from very old customs practiced by the medieval stonemasons guilds, where freemasonry originated. Welcome grand lodge of ohio district education officers. Discussion in general freemasonry discussion started by plustax. As he began his masonic journey, the candidate was initiated into a new philosophical life in the entered apprentice degree.
It is the purpose and intent of this document to provide a description of the lodge officers respective jobs and responsibilities for katy lodge no. Both of these publications should be thoroughly studied by all lodge. Increase your knowledge of masonic history, philosophy and symbolism, and enhance your leadership abilities. Lodge reporting documents, manuals and forms masons of. Hundreds of original papers presented by members of the lodge of research thousands of books and papers collected from a wide range of masonic sources. Masonic manners encompass not only a masons actions within his or another lodge, but also outside the lodge. This manual is available for download from the education tab of the grand lodge web site. The manual contains information relating to protocol and procedure governing most masonic assemblies and ceremonies. In most lodges, the officers serve in their positions for one year. The lodge officers handbook was originally prepared in 1967, revised in 1971, with a suggested guidelines for floor work added in 1972 and further revised in 1999.
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