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Today we lose too many Masons that have been members less than 3 to 5 years.
Mentoring Programs are needed to help our new Master Masons get off to a great start by providing meaningful relationship, communication, education, entertainment and fellowship.
Mentoring helps a new member to get adjusted and become familiar with what Masonic membership offers him in general and what his Lodge in particular will provide in the way of activities and programs, and to get him involved as rapidly as possible.
A good mentoring program will not only enable a new member to get familiar with Lodge policies and procedures as quickly as possible but will get him acquainted with other Lodge members and make him feel comfortable in his Lodge membership.
The Mentoring Program
A mentoring program is the most useful aid for assisting Lodges to bond with their new members. It assists with the new member’s Masonic and gives him a sense of pride in being a Mason.
The bond that is created between two Masons with a mentor program will continue long after the degrees are completed.
The Master should pick a well – informed Brother to be a Mentor who has a positive attitude and who wants to contribute directly to the Lodge’s future.
After the completion of the Investigating Committee and the candidate has been voted upon to receive the degrees by unanimous ballot. He will be informed of the date and time of his first degree.
A Mentor will be appointed for the candidate prior to him receiving the first degree.
The Mentor should meet the candidate in person and answer whatever questions he may have about the first degree
The Mentor will maintain contact during the candidate’s progress through the degrees and will assist him in preparing for each Degree.
The Mentor will find out if the candidate has any particular Masonic friends or associates who would like to be invited to attend or assist in the conferral of the Degrees (particularly the Third Degree).
A recommended time limit for all the sessions is one hour, not to exceed one and one-half hours including discussion.
They meet: I ) prior to the First Degree, 2) following the First Degree, prior to the Second Degree, 3) following the Second Degree, prior to the Third Degree, 4) following the Third Degree
The Mentor will meet with the new candidate to make sure he has a firm grasp of the materials for the degrees.
Answer any questions he may have about the upcoming Degrees.
Review words, grips, signs, how to enter and leave the Lodge.
Meet with the candidate in the Lodge room to discuss the opening closing of the Lodge, the officer’s stations, places, and Obligations for each Degree.
After the candidate has received the Third Degree plan to keep the new Brother involved in Lodge activities.
Discuss with him the difference between the three Degrees.
Accompany the new Brother to his first regular stated communication and answer all questions.
Keep him informed of Masonic events in the area and offer transportation if needed.
Plan to visit a neighboring Lodge
Continue to provide positive reinforcement and develop the bonds of friendship and brotherly love.
Provide him with a membership roster
Provide a list of the Lodge officers and their contact information.
Discuss with the Brother his interests, thoughts and concerns. Point out the importance that the Lodge needs him.
Continue to meet with the new Brother at or away from Lodge for at least one year to answer his questions.
Take him to visit the Grand Lodge. Help him to know how to become an appointed and elective officer of the Lodge.
Your Lodge needs to always keep in mind the importance of retaining and attracting the interests of the Brother by focusing on these key ingredients that will make his experience very meaningful and rewarding.
Friendship – Fellowship – Leadership – Family Involvement – Community Involvement
Mentoring Programs are needed to help our new Master Masons get off to a great start by providing meaningful relationship, communication, education, entertainment and fellowship.
Mentoring helps a new member to get adjusted and become familiar with what Masonic membership offers him in general and what his Lodge in particular will provide in the way of activities and programs, and to get him involved as rapidly as possible.
A good mentoring program will not only enable a new member to get familiar with Lodge policies and procedures as quickly as possible but will get him acquainted with other Lodge members and make him feel comfortable in his Lodge membership.
The Mentoring Program
A mentoring program is the most useful aid for assisting Lodges to bond with their new members. It assists with the new member’s Masonic and gives him a sense of pride in being a Mason.
The bond that is created between two Masons with a mentor program will continue long after the degrees are completed.
The Master should pick a well – informed Brother to be a Mentor who has a positive attitude and who wants to contribute directly to the Lodge’s future.
After the completion of the Investigating Committee and the candidate has been voted upon to receive the degrees by unanimous ballot. He will be informed of the date and time of his first degree.
A Mentor will be appointed for the candidate prior to him receiving the first degree.
The Mentor should meet the candidate in person and answer whatever questions he may have about the first degree
The Mentor will maintain contact during the candidate’s progress through the degrees and will assist him in preparing for each Degree.
The Mentor will find out if the candidate has any particular Masonic friends or associates who would like to be invited to attend or assist in the conferral of the Degrees (particularly the Third Degree).
A recommended time limit for all the sessions is one hour, not to exceed one and one-half hours including discussion.
They meet: I ) prior to the First Degree, 2) following the First Degree, prior to the Second Degree, 3) following the Second Degree, prior to the Third Degree, 4) following the Third Degree
The Mentor will meet with the new candidate to make sure he has a firm grasp of the materials for the degrees.
Answer any questions he may have about the upcoming Degrees.
Review words, grips, signs, how to enter and leave the Lodge.
Meet with the candidate in the Lodge room to discuss the opening closing of the Lodge, the officer’s stations, places, and Obligations for each Degree.
After the candidate has received the Third Degree plan to keep the new Brother involved in Lodge activities.
Discuss with him the difference between the three Degrees.
Accompany the new Brother to his first regular stated communication and answer all questions.
Keep him informed of Masonic events in the area and offer transportation if needed.
Plan to visit a neighboring Lodge
Continue to provide positive reinforcement and develop the bonds of friendship and brotherly love.
Provide him with a membership roster
Provide a list of the Lodge officers and their contact information.
Discuss with the Brother his interests, thoughts and concerns. Point out the importance that the Lodge needs him.
Continue to meet with the new Brother at or away from Lodge for at least one year to answer his questions.
Take him to visit the Grand Lodge. Help him to know how to become an appointed and elective officer of the Lodge.
Your Lodge needs to always keep in mind the importance of retaining and attracting the interests of the Brother by focusing on these key ingredients that will make his experience very meaningful and rewarding.
Friendship – Fellowship – Leadership – Family Involvement – Community Involvement