Becoming a Masonic Leader

A PROCESS FOR EFFECTIVE LEADERSHIP AND CHANGE

DEFINING REALITY

ASSESSING YOUR ATTITUDE / YOUR LEADERSHIP QUALITIES & STRENGTHS

This exercise will help you discover why you chose to become a Masonic Leader and then asks you to think about what you hope to accomplish.

Defining Reality

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  • Give 5 reasons why you became a Lodge officer.

KNOWLEDGE CHECKLIST FOR JUNIOR DEACONS

The following “HAVE YOU?” questions are intended to assist the Junior Deacon in preparing for his service on his journey through the Line and becoming Master.  The sooner a Junior Deacon can answer all of these questions with a loud “YES!” the more successful his journey to Master will likely be.

  • Realized that you are fifth in command of the Lodge and that you must prepare for the position on Master NOW?
  • Developed a positive mindset and enthusiasm required to move your Lodge forward?
  • Obtained, read & understand the Grand Lodge Constitution and By-Laws?
  • Obtained, read & understand your Lodge’s By-Laws?
  • Obtained, read & understand Our Stations and Places?
  • Obtained, read & understand the 24 Inch Gauge, Masonic Resource Guide?
  • Obtained, read & understand your Lodge’s financial statements?
  • Been a part of the Lodge budgetary process with the Line?
  • Obtained and read “A Short History of the Masonic” to better relate to our history and achievements?
  • Obtained the “Masonic Protocol” booklet and become familiar with it?
  • Obtained a copy of “So You’re Going to be a Master” and read it.
  • Understood the expectations of the Master in terms of your specific responsibilities?
  • Obtained a current copy of the Masonic Ritual and studied your part in the opening and closing of your Lodge?
  • Asked the Master if there are any other specific duties that you have for the opening and closing of your Lodge?
  • Met with your Lodge’s Membership Director and understand your Lodge’s membership goals?
  • Become familiar with the NYS Grand Lodge Website?
  • Become familiar with the ERAC Lodge Website?
  • Become familiar with the Monroe District Website?
  • Become conversant in the Lodge’s theme and goals for the year?
  • Asked about any specific traditional duties that your Lodge assigns to the Junior Deacon?
  • Communicated your contact numbers and email address to the Secretary and the Officer Line?
  • Scheduled a meeting with the Secretary and Treasurer to maximize cooperation and communication and to fully understand the functions of their office?
  • Obtained and understand the ERAC Lodge Officer Training Manual?
  • Understand that the membership of your Lodge is watching how you go about your tasks and that an enthusiastic, positive approach is contagious?
  • Started a notebook to begin to accumulate ideas and people to assist you in planning to serve as Master.
  • Discussed with your Lady the commitment you have made, the requirements of what you have agreed to do, and obtained her support?