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Looking for ideas on trying to get brothers to come back to lodge regularly

Bloke

Premium Member
why do people stop going to restaurants? Sometimes you need a change in menus.

Masonry is no different. Eventually it gets stale and you need a change of pace.

I like this allegory which reminds me of the restaurant at the end of the universe called Hirams

 
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Bloke

Premium Member
I like this allegory which reminds me of the restaurant at the end of the universe


It's years since I've seen that. For me, it was more relevant as a MM and was the type of thing that inspired me help found a new lodge. But as a PM watching it today who loves lodge, I'm asking myself if I've become one of the smiling people who eats bad food.... i'm pretty sure the answer is no, but I've got almost 10 Fellow Crafts I can ask.....which probably tells me something as does our 66% retention rate over 8 years.... but I still need to keep checking for fresh perspective... that video was shared so widely when it came out.... i wonder if newer masons are aware of it?
 

Bloke

Premium Member
Bloke,

That is the first time I have seen that video, I must say that is something. Very interesting way of wording things very good metaphor.
Glad to share - it was very popular when it first came out and was shared a lot !
 

Brother_Steve

Premium Member
Just learning the Retrospect in the 3rd. Our version explains how the second degree enables us to trace the development of the mental faculties through the paths of heavenly science to the throne of God.

If Masonry gets stale then it cannot be doing what it claims.

But I guess we all know that.

Then the question comes: did it ever do what it claimed?

The answer to that is: not after 1717, but possibly before. The key is understanding what is the nature of heavenly science.
Poor wording on my part. Lodge gets stale. Open, minutes, Grand Lodge comm. Lodge Comm. Petitions, reports of investigation, balloting (if any) New Business Old business, Committee reports, announcements, close.

There has to be something in there that makes it worth while once and a while
 
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Ripcord22A

Site Benefactor
Has any brother anything for the good of this lodge or freemasonry in general.....if ur ritual has something along this line and you are disenfranchised then its your fault. Cause that line is your chance to stand up amd give a quick talk...maybe read a poem, or a masonic story...something

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Warrior1256

Site Benefactor
Poor wording on my part. Lodge gets stale. Open, minutes, Grand Lodge comm. Lodge Comm. Petitions, reports of investigation, balloting (if any) New Business Old business, Committee reports, announcements, close.

There has to be something in there that makes it worth while once and a while
Exactly!
 

Michael Schiavello

Registered User
As Worshipful Master of my lodge this year, I implemented a weekly (we have lodge every week) eduction program. I write my own lectures mostly, also do Masonic trivia, special guest talks, interactive discussions, all in lodge. Our numbers are now AVERAGE 30 Brothers per week, peaking at 36 or 37. It is astounding. Used to be around 18 / 20. BROTHERS WANT TO LEARN and BE A PART of something, not just sit there are watch degrees nor watch open / close.
 

Bloke

Premium Member
As Worshipful Master of my lodge this year, I implemented a weekly (we have lodge every week) eduction program. I write my own lectures mostly, also do Masonic trivia, special guest talks, interactive discussions, all in lodge. Our numbers are now AVERAGE 30 Brothers per week, peaking at 36 or 37. It is astounding. Used to be around 18 / 20. BROTHERS WANT TO LEARN and BE A PART of something, not just sit there are watch degrees nor watch open / close.
Excellent. Michael, have you checked out the Blue Lounge Social Club in Victoria ? They have a Facebook page...
 
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