W Bro Petros N. Zenieris
PM of the Lodge of St George No. 1152 EC
It is well known to all that Lodge members’ retention is not an easy task and it seldom comes on its own.
It is rather challenging for members of any lodge to remain committed, knowledgeable and aware of all about Freemasonry immediately or from the beginning of their individual Masonic journey.
Indeed, it takes time, effort and dedication to achieve just that.
W Bro Petros N. Zenieris
PM of the Lodge of St George No 1152
A TEACHER…
In my own personal interpretation and based on my academic background as an educationalist, I would deem the primary function of a Deacon as being a teacher.
Indeed, a Deacon’s role is to teach!
Whom to teach?
According to the United Grand Lodge of England (UGLE), to qualify for a Warden office in a lodge, a Freemason must typically be a Master Mason in good standing and have served in a previous lodge office, usually progressing through the line of progression by first serving as a Junior Warden before being eligible for Senior Warden; this progression is considered standard practice in most jurisdictions, In your particular Lodge, what other qualifications are absolutely essential for a candidate for the office of JW before even being considered for that office? Would appreciate some timely feedback
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Thanks WB Alex for your super quick reply. My Lodge is selecting a Junior Warden for the ensuing year. Some of our Past Masters have different ideas as to the qualifications. This is what I sent out as a guide. Is this too stringent? How does this compare with other Lodges? JUNIOR WARDEN
Please recognize that you will have to make certain sacrifices as the job of a Junior Warden is not a "one or two'' night a month obligation. There is a great deal of planning, studying, and attending involved in in your office.
To be fair to your Lodge brothers you must be prepared to make these sacrifices, work with enthusiasm, not only at your own particular job in the Lodge, but must assist all other officers in the performance of their duties.
By performing well you will earn your way to the next office in MOL Lodge
If for some reason you cannot attend to your duties you are to notify the Worshipful Master and the Secretary as soon as possible. At the same time to arrange with a brother to carry out your steward duties.
Here are some of the Duties of a Junior Warden
1. Attend half yearly and yearly Annual comm
2. Attend all practice meetings
3. The Junior Warden is in charge of the Stewards.
4. It is expected that he will use the Stewards to assist him.
5. On special events that require catering service, the Junior Warden is in charge of arranging the catering needs which includes taking reservations (RSVPs) and coordinating with the caterers.
6. He is expected to attend ALLl meetings
7. To attend all visitations with WM if possible
8. Memorize ritual, especially the opening and closing of the lodge in all three degrees without reading from the book.
9. Deliver Floor Work workings when called upon.
10. Assist WM when called upon.
11. Propose all Toasts to Visitors
12. Order food and ensure available for before meeting snacks and at festive board
13. Keep track and submit report of all bottles of wine, **** and whiskey stocks
14. Complete Steward report and submit at each committee meeting.
15. Keep catering costs in control
16. Organize food for lodge practices and fellowships so that all members are well informed in advanced
17. Receive and report any bottle donations from visitors and Members.
18. Collect and track money at festive board and pass on to Treasurer