Dontrell Stroman
Premium Member
I like this!Not sure how it works in Oklahoma, but under GLoTX, the SD, assisted by the JD, is responsible for greeting everyone as they come into the Lodge building & keeping track of visitors. It is their duty to determine if all visitors can be vouched for & to examine those who cannot. This is to be done PRIOR to the opening of the Lodge, so as not to embarrass anyone. Once the opening ritual has begun, it then falls to the Tiler to examine those who show up late.
What's "dropping the rod"? I've never heard of it or seen it done. I feel like I know what it is though, but can one of you good brothers clarify for me so I know?
Same here.Same. Like Derinique, I have not heard this phrase. I assume the deacons are doing something with there wands against potential intruders, but assumptions can get you into trouble !
That's how it is done in Georgia as well. If the warden is not sure, the deacons go around and access accordingly.
That's what we do. The only time I can recall ever seeing a lodge actually get purged is during annual inspection. If the officers are doing their jobs, there is no need; they should have already met everyone beforehand.
The JD circles the lodge to satify that all present should be there. If he doesnt know a brother he stops infront of them and drops the bottom of his rod to the ground. He says some stuff and a brother will then stand and vouch for him
The JD circles the lodge to satify that all present should be there. If he doesnt know a brother he stops in front of them and drops the bottom of his rod to the ground. He says some stuff and a brother will then stand and vouch for him
When you carry a rod, you don't drag it, when you stop, you drop it like it is heavy ?
Do they collect from the wardens and WM?In North Carolina, the deacons go around and get the password from everybody every time; it doesn't matter if there is 20 or 200.
They go around whispering in everyone's ear, including the Wardens and Master. Whether they are getting it or giving, I do not know. You'd have to ask a stationed officer from N.C. I've always just sat on the sidelines.Do they collect from the wardens and WM?
This is how we do it in Louisiana as well. The SW will meet any visitors before the meeting though so that there are no surprises in the lodge in front of everyone.Here in Kentucky the WM instructs the two Wardens to satisfy themselves that all are MMs. They will indicate anyone that is unknown to them and then that person(s) will need to be vouched for.
Do they collect from the wardens and WM?