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Lodge Officers Training Course Module I - Lesson VIClick Here For The Study Guide PLANNING NAME LODGE NO. OFFICE HELD SCORE GRADED BY 1. In organizing plans for my installation, I must obtain special dispensation from the Grand Lodge in order to have an open installation at a Called Communication.
2. The coach assigned to a Fellow Craft class of instruction must certify to the Lodge that a Brother has received the proper instruction in the Lodge System of Masonic Education.
3. In scheduling my Masonic year, it will be necessary that I summon the Craft to attend Divine Services at least one Sunday during the year.
4. It is proper to schedule the use of the Lodge room for rent to a politician who wishes to speak in public forum relative to an upcoming election.
5. Since he is placed in charge of investigations and other activities, it is proper for the Senior Warden to be given responsibility for appointing a Petitions Committee.
6. As Worshipful Master, I cannot attend meetings of the various standing and appointed Committees without invitation of the various Chairmen.
7. It is improper for the Minutes of Lodge Communications to contain any reference to charitable activities other than the Masonic Home.
8. If I'm smart, I will schedule the receiving of new petitions for the Degrees on Called
9. In discussing my plans for the year, I spoke with John Jones, Past Master. He laughed when I mentioned that I was having trouble planning for all 24 Communications. He said, "Don't forget about the 25th meeting!" When I asked what he was talking about, John simply referred me to the Digest. What day was he referring to when he spoke about the 25th Communication?
10. I want to have several Called Communications during my year! Specifically, I want to receive petitions for the Degrees and Affiliation plus conduct balloting on same at these special called meetings, thus saving regular meeting times for other activities. This presents no problem, does it?
11. The only thing we must do to change the time of our next Stated Communication is to vote on such a motion during the current Communication.
12. There is only one exception to the rule that the Master appoints all appointive Lodge Officers. What is that exception?
13. We are planning our installation ceremonies and thought that it would be great to decorate the Lodge in yuletide trimmings and plan the installation for Christmas Eve. We'll have to seek the D.D.G.M.'s permission, won't we?
14. A member of my Program Committee has had a super idea. He has suggested we hold an Oktoberfest at the Lodge during that month, providing a variety of German sausages, beers, sweets and decorations, in an effort to perk up attendance. I don't think that should give us any problems!
15. In reviewing the By-Laws of my Elks Lodge, I find that it is laid out in a much more sensible fashion than my Masonic Lodge By-Laws. I have the authority to charge a By-Laws Committee with rewriting the entire code of By-Laws.
16. In order to comply with Grand Lodge Provisions, the Lodge must check with the Grand Secretary's office to see if a local charity is acceptable for the Lodge to make a donation.
17. If December 27th falls on a Sunday, it will be proper to conduct a Regular Communication on that day.
18. My authority as Worshipful Master is governed solely by the By-Laws of my Lodge.
19. If matters of great emergency nature develop during my year, it is within my authority to command the attendance of the officers and members of the Lodge by a summons.
20. It is within the Master's authority to commit the expenditure of Lodge funds prior to a vote on same in a Stated Communication.
** Based on your progress through Lessons 1 - 6 of this Module, please attach an initial plan for your year in the East.
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