Have you witnessed a JW run against a SW for the East?
Have you witnessed a JW run against a SW for the East?
Is it more important to follow tradition or what better serves the Lodge?
Have you witnessed a JW run against a SW for the East?
Speaking of leadership, how much ritualistic abilities should one possess to become Master of his lodge? In many lodges, mine included, a Brother who can perform degree work is considered to be an expert on everything. As a result, ritualists tend to "run" our lodges. This is not good in all situations. I consider myself proficient in conferring degrees, but, when it comes to making a budget, or selecting someone to put a roof on the lodge I am simply not your man. What I am really asking, not counting moral fitness, what are the qualifications a Brother should possess to advance, especially to the East?
I believe that the Lodge should have someone that can at least do his required duty as far as ritual work. Open Close all three Lodges, Lodge of sorrow, etc.
I would like to see a person that is knowledgable to the Law and where to find it if he is not.
the whole time of going through the line up the Brother should be getting tried.
I believe each Lodge is different and should be treated as such. I believe that the Lodge should have someone that can at least do his required duty as far as ritual work. Open Close all three Lodges, Lodge of sorrow, etc. I would like to see a person that is knowledgable to the Law and where to find it if he is not. That is what esoterically a Brother should be able to do before going to the East at minimum. There are a ton more but the whole time of going through the line up the Brother should be getting tried.
A Brother may become proficient in all the work after a couple of years, but I've not met one.
I agree that we should have a good leader in the east, but for the good of Masonry, the determination of his abilities to lead should be determined when he is nominated for the south. <snip> the brethren should be able to make an informed decision is he has the ability to lead the lodge in three years by the job he has done and his commitment to the lodge in those roles.
Promotion by ability to breath needs to be done away with. Nothing gets me madder than someone moving through the chairs and to the east that shouldnt. Example: steward never comes to a meeting... JD next year! JD hasnt been seen since installation but moves to SD etc. "Dang why is our lodge dying?"