Leave it out side, its disrespectful to the w.m and any brother who is speaking. Unless, I am expecting an important phone-call then I would excuse myself
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Before opening, the Master should instruct the Brethren to put their ringers on silent. I would use my phone on occasion, mainly for updating my calendar. That being said, the Wardens and WM should call out any Brother distracting the Lodge by playing on their phone. Yes Wardens, you can wear big boy pants and bring the Lodge to attention
I'm tired and don't have my GL (Texas at least) bylaws, but couldn't a W.M. instruct the Wardens to confiscate cell phones? That'd be funny.
As a WM in my lodge, I have to give the example, leaving the phone in my room... And letting anyone out of the temple as his phone rings! :what:
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I actually use mine during Lodge to look up articles, mark events on my calendar, etc. If we're having a debate on pancakes or waffles for a fundraiser, I'll hop on this site..hah