Duties of a Master cont. the dead. You should begin by reviewing the Ancient Charges and regulations you were sworn to at your installation. Pleased and reasonably content, should be the Master who at the end of his term can stand in the East for the last time, and looking West toward the setting sun, know that he has done the very best that was in him. A Master cannot resign. A few key duties/recommendations are: To preside over his lodge and avoid private piques and quarrels. Attend Lodge annual communication. Read a section of the Code at every Stated meeting. Appoint Officers and Required/Optional Committees. Ensure the Junior Warden knows the types of refreshments you expect. Check to be certain GL Liability and Fire Insurance is in effect/sufficient. Be sure to use the Lodge renter form/alcohol form. GL must approve. Conducting Masonic Funeral Services or Observances. Be well prepared. To ensure admittance is by qualified Masons only & observant of Clandestine lodges. Ensure who are present vote and can vote. Provide new Master Masons the Bible and Bylaws/Standing Rules at the proper time. Distribute to your new Officers the Standard Manual, Code, Officers Handbook. To preserve the secrecy of the ballot. Ensure his officers have the proper level of Proficiency Certificates. (Basic a minimum). Know and properly use the private or public grand honors. Receive the Grand Master/District Deputy in accordance with proper procedure. Make sure the records review process is properly undertaken and prepared for. Establish degree teams. WM does MM; SW does FC; JW does EA. (recommended). Support the Grand Lodge and its officers with loyalty and respect. Ensure no discussion of politics or religion in the lodge. See that all Masons are properly clothed and wearing the proper aprons. Educate the Brothers in the proper use of the due guards, signs, grips, words. Be the sole adjudicator on a Candidates Proficiency on all degrees. 3
Duties of a Master cont. the dead. You should begin by reviewing the Ancient Charges and regulations you were sworn to at your installation. Pleased and reasonably content, should be the Master who at the end of his term can stand in the East for the last time, and looking West toward the setting sun, know that he has done the very best that was in him. A Master cannot resign. A few key duties/recommendations are: To preside over his lodge and avoid private piques and quarrels. Attend Lodge annual communication. Read a section of the Code at every Stated meeting. Appoint Officers and Required/Optional Committees. Ensure the Junior Warden knows the types of refreshments you expect. Check to be certain GL Liability and Fire Insurance is in effect/sufficient. Be sure to use the Lodge renter form/alcohol form. GL must approve. Conducting Masonic Funeral Services or Observances. Be well prepared. To ensure admittance is by qualified Masons only & observant of Clandestine lodges. Ensure who are present vote and can vote. Provide new Master Masons the Bible and Bylaws/Standing Rules at the proper time. Distribute to your new Officers the Standard Manual, Code, Officers Handbook. To preserve the secrecy of the ballot. Ensure his officers have the proper level of Proficiency Certificates. (Basic a minimum). Know and properly use the private or public grand honors. Receive the Grand Master/District Deputy in accordance with proper procedure. Make sure the records review process is properly undertaken and prepared for. Establish degree teams. WM does MM; SW does FC; JW does EA. (recommended). Support the Grand Lodge and its officers with loyalty and respect. Ensure no discussion of politics or religion in the lodge. See that all Masons are properly clothed and wearing the proper aprons. Educate the Brothers in the proper use of the due guards, signs, grips, words. Be the sole adjudicator on a Candidates Proficiency on all degrees. 3