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Thanks for all of the great responses and it's good to see how everyone does it both near and far. I think for the most part many reflect the same path in the end which is to ensure that the newly made Mason is well prepared. Again I thank you all for your responses.

Bro Fregburger thanks for that unique insight of both the JD & SD. I see that it's important for everyone to know and play his role in the ruling or governing of the lodge.

Just saw it and waiting on him to post the few other officers. Great post

Smaller lodges with limited attendance face a huge task as well and I can see why it would drag out longer then normal.

Thank you JJones and you are correct it is vary from state to state and maybe even more so from PHA and AF&AM and so forth.

As a newly appointed Senior Deacon of my lodge I understand the primary responsibilities of the Senior Deacon for opening,closing and each degree work. However, as I spoke to other officials (Grand Lodge officers,PM's and prior SD) I am now understanding that the Senior Deacon position is more...

After that time each MM should be well prepared and ready to be effective in the lodge.

I see that it ranges from location but it does appear that the average is about 6 months and it's truly dependent on the candiate desire to learn what is being taught to him.

I see that as being the average but I know some to take much longer depending on the candiate and the instruction class.

How long is your lodge process for being Entered, Raised and Past to the Sublime Degree of Master Mason??

When you do yours find a spot to look at one the wall and focus in on that spot while your doing your memory work. This will help you overcome some of your fear and allow you to not become distracted. If you stumble on something quickly correct what is wrong and continue forward. If you feel...

Congrats good brother and please remain active in your lodge. Stay obligated to your oath and the growth of the lodge.

Well we held our yearly Brunswick stew sale and we had a great time and things went very smooth. We had help from many of our senior members of the lodge and our soon to be EA's and current FC's. We did well with everyone coming together as we should and this year we did better then we have done...

Thank you all of the insight as I plan to set something up for the senior members. One of the two oldest has taken me under his wing which I am forever grateful and plan to show my level of gratitude. The things in which I wanted to do are inline with everyone else and I was wondering how I...

Very good read and one to add to your library as well. Thanks for the information very informative.

How does your lodge honor those that have 25,30,40,50,60 plus years in the lodge? How do you recognize the work and sweat in which they have put in for the many years? For example plaques, pins, benefit dinners etc.

I was appointed to be the Senior Deacon of my lodge after being raised. The lodge and many of my members have faith in what I can do and I am starting now as S.D. with no hidden agendas other then promoting brotherhood, establishing more charitable events and getting money back into the lodge...

Sad to say but many lodges across the board faces two problem 1st many don't want to take part in fundraiser due to many reason (lack of support, lack of good results from the fundraiser etc) and 2nd many see the fundraiser going totally towards getting the lodge back up to standards. Often...

1st don't get discourage nor upset continue to show your efforts to improve in the fundraiser and charity. One thing you can do which I am doing in my lodge is this gather valuable information before you suggest it. By this I mean get the amount the lodge has donated each year for the past 3 yrs...

I was raised this year in August and appointed to be the Senior Deacon as well. It's a great honor and pleasure to get in and start working. I have already become active in thinking what I can contribute to the growth of the lodge right now. I think the earlier you start and people see your work...