Leadership Event #1

22nd Masonic District of The Grand Lodge of Ohio
Leadership Event #1
January 23, 2016 - 9:00-11:30 a.m.
Collinwood Lodge, 27271 Tungsten Rd, Euclid, Ohio, 44132
Join the 22nd Masonic District Leadership Team for the
first of four Leadership Meetings offered in 2016!
Attendees will:
1) Gain best practices for preparing for a lodge
inspection – make your 2016 inspection the best
ever!
2) Learn about three Grand Lodge awards programs
– rally your lodge around continuous
improvement.
3) Enjoy a presentation about “Esoteric Masonry
and less mainstream areas of the fraternal
society” – interesting and thought provoking.
4) Gain topic ideas for a “More Light” event at your
lodge – create an event that will inspire the
brethren.
5) Participate in a facilitated discussion about
“2B1ASK1 – the role of member retention and
recruitment” – gain insight into how lodges can
reverse the negative membership trend.
Leadership Events are brought
to you by:
RWB Mark J. Bollinger
RWB William M. Carter, III
RWB Jonathan H. Krapf
WB Daniel A. Hall
WB James A. Hieb
WB Gregory M. Kita
Mark Your Calendars for
future leadership events:
February 20, 2016
Barkley Lodge
March 19, 2016
Rocky River Lodge
April 16, 2016
Stonington Lodge
Each leadership event agenda
is different so plan on
attending each one!
District 22 Leadership Events
are intended for Master
Masons of all ages!
22nd Masonic District Leadership Events - where:
• Masons learn how to make their lodges better.
• Masons gain insight to become leaders.
• Masons network and fellowship with other lodges.
Join Us on January 23rd at Collinwood Lodge!
Attire: Casual
Consult
www.ohiodistrict22.org for
more information.
WELCOME BRETHREN!
22ND DISTRICT LEADERSHIP MEETING
JANUARY 23 2016 – COLLINWOOD LODGE
INSPECTIONS 2016
22ND DISTRICT LEADERSHIP MEETING
JANUARY 23 2016 – COLLINWOOD LODGE
PRE INSPECTION
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SECRETARY’S REPORT
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TREASURER’S REPORT
ROADMAP FOR IMPROVEMENT
LIST OF EDUCATION PROGRAMS
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PLAN FOR ONE HOUR
TWO WEEKS IN ADVANCE
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PRESENCE OF OFFICERS
INSPECTION FLOW
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FULL OPENING
INTRODUCTIONS P.12-13 VOL. 1
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CONFERRAL PART 1
ALL OTHER INTRODUCTIONS
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CONFERRAL PART 2 (3)
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ANNOUNCEMENTS
INSPECTION REPORT
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FULL CLOSING
KEEP IN MIND
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CHECK YOUR RUBRICS
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INTRODUCTIONS ARE IMPORTANT
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PRESENCE OF TYLER FOR VISITORS
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NO BIBLE OR APRON PRESENTATIONS
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ONLY DEGREE BOOKLET PRESENTED
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CLOSE AFTER DDGM REPORT
GRAND MASTER: CLOSE BY 9:30
MUSIC
• “THE UNIVERSALITY OF MASONRY LIKEWISE COUNSELS THAT VOCAL AND MUSICAL
SELECTIONS WHICH DRAW ONE’S ATTENTION TO A PARTICULAR FAITH ARE INAPPROPRIATE IN
LODGE, AND ARE ESPECIALLY UNACCEPTABLE DURING CONFERRAL OF THE DEGREES. RESPECT
FOR OUR MEMBERS’ AND CANDIDATES’ RELIGIOUS BELIEFS MEANS JUST THAT – AND WE BOTH
PROTECT HARMONY AND PROMOTE BROTHERLY LOVE BY GUARDING AGAINST INSENSITIVITY
TO THE FEELINGS OF OUR BRETHREN. AN EXAMPLE WOULD BE THE LORD’S PRAYER OR
‘ONWARD CHRISTIAN SOLDIERS’. ”
• OFFICERS MANUAL, VOLUME I PAGE 9
GRAND MASTER’S EDUCATION AWARD
More Light Topic Ideas The following list of possible topics was generated from eight round table discussions held during the January 23, 2016, leadership event. 
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Advertising / Astronomy Advocacy and Responsbilitiy Albert Pike American history Anti‐masons Apron history Astronomy Brotherhood – why do we need it Communications: email / newsletters / social media Community leaders who are masons Contemplating Esoteric masonry Difference between masons and other groups Differences – Free & Accepted Masons Employment Bureau Event planning Famous Masons Financial / Tax Advisor Fraternity fellowship Future of Freemasonry G‐Lecture Health & Wellbeing History of the City History of the Lodge in the City History of traditional observance lodges How lodges affect the community How the State Became How to get involved in masonry How to keep up and refurbish the lodge Importance of Balloting Insurance Leadership Masonic Charities Masonic geneology Masonic music and musicians Military Lodges Moonlight raisings 
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Other bodies of masonry Patriotism Paying it forward Resume / Communication / Community Retirement seminar Rusty Nail Self Improvement Speaker from another fraternal group Special Olympics Symbolism The history of dance The Master’s carpet Transition from operative to speculative masonry Travel Understanding the differences between the three degrees Ways to be involved in Community Servcie What has Freemasonry done for you? What we can do for the city Why candles are used Why did you become a Mason? Why do we do it that way? Working tool presentation Youth Groups 2B1ASK1 What can we do to retain members? 
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Ask what we could do to make you attend/programs Birthday cards Communication Embrace diversity Embrace members Find more ways for members to participate / involve them Follow‐up on missing members Get new member information for growth Get new member to be a representative to another lodge to exchange info Good degree work Good education and speakers Good refreshments / meals Have members stand and introduce themselves (so we get to know them better) Have more fellowship outside of lodge Involved family Know future programs Make meetings more fun Social events Solicit feedback from members – find out what they are thinking Solve transportation issues Special awards Text message Visit masons Well run meetings What can we do to gain members? 
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auxiliary bodies Be involved in the community Communicate to potential members Community activities cookout / fun social event Create a linage with college fraternities Friends / family / church / etc friendship nights Get input from community leaders Have a mason day – wear your masonic t‐shirt or sweatshirt to work day hold a public fraternal Olympics in your community Join chambers of commerce More community involvement More community visability Open houses Post signage at masonic auditoriums (thousands attend events in our buildings) Publicize masonic awards / events in the paper publicize what masonry is doing in the community. Talk about masonry with friends Talk to a mason – meeting nights Use social media Wear masonic rings / watches in public work within your circle of influence Youth groups (scouts, DeMolay, etc)