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Congratulations and good luck. Make meetings fun and educational. Have Chapter events that involve families. Work with other chapters on events from time to time. Know the ritual, back to front. Know the Constitution and By-Laws. Have fun.
Essentially the Worthy Patron is the ritualist, jurist, and head adviser of the chapter. The Worthy Patron presides during the ceremony of initiation, proficiency examinations, or when invited by the Worthy Matron. Keeps a copy of the Secret Work. Advises the Worthy Matron.
When I was Patron I...
There was one on my base in Iraq (Talil), but they met during my shift and I couldn't get the time off. I went to a BBQ they hosted and they seemed like a strong Lodge.