The problem with many Masonic Lodges is they no longer teach Freemasonry. The majority of Lodges are nothing but bill paying ceremonies. Education is nice, but is it taught DURING Lodge? Also, Junior Wardens, how many times do you read the laws?
Wardens, why not try something unusual? During a dead spot at a meeting, rap the Brethren up for the sole purpose of standing up to stretch. You have that POWER! LOL! Why not, just for kicks? Talk about raising eyebrows, why not? Throw the Lodge off, throw the Officers off!
Why not host a District Easter Egg hunt? Why not host a BBQ cook off against surrounding Lodges? Why not host a District Family Day when Lodges contribute to rent water slides or bouncy houses for the kids? Why not host a Super Bowl Party? It doesn't have to be at the Lodge, but a Brothers home. Why make Masonry monotonous? Take the ideas Brethren and utilize them and come up with your own!
Do you want to know what's killing Freemasonry? There's no bond. We're a group of good men, who meet every so often, then have nothing else to do with each other. That won't bring Masonry back. To those new W.M. and S.W. Elects, in a matter of days/weeks the Lodge WILL be yours. Lead it, bond the Brethren and most importantly, have FUN! - blake/wm gonzales 30 af & am
Wardens, why not try something unusual? During a dead spot at a meeting, rap the Brethren up for the sole purpose of standing up to stretch. You have that POWER! LOL! Why not, just for kicks? Talk about raising eyebrows, why not? Throw the Lodge off, throw the Officers off!
Why not host a District Easter Egg hunt? Why not host a BBQ cook off against surrounding Lodges? Why not host a District Family Day when Lodges contribute to rent water slides or bouncy houses for the kids? Why not host a Super Bowl Party? It doesn't have to be at the Lodge, but a Brothers home. Why make Masonry monotonous? Take the ideas Brethren and utilize them and come up with your own!
Do you want to know what's killing Freemasonry? There's no bond. We're a group of good men, who meet every so often, then have nothing else to do with each other. That won't bring Masonry back. To those new W.M. and S.W. Elects, in a matter of days/weeks the Lodge WILL be yours. Lead it, bond the Brethren and most importantly, have FUN! - blake/wm gonzales 30 af & am