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The Most Worshipful Grand Lodge of ancient free and accepted masons of the commonwealth of Massachusetts James A. Gilrein, II DISTRICT DEPUTY GRAND MASTER TWENTY- FIRST MASONIC DISTRICT 2007, 2008, 2010
DISTRICT DEPUTY TRAINING SEMINAR JANUARY 9, 2010 Grand Lodge of Masons in Massachusetts A.F. & A.M.
Attendance DDGM 21st District James A. Gilrein, II DDGM - David C. Hunt District Service Officer - Chronis Kalivas District Awareness Officer - William H. Amaru
Grand Treasurer- R.W. Lawrence Smith, Jr. Importance of filing 990 Fine - $20/day - $140/week if late filing Could lose Tax exempt status if not filed Grand Chaplain R.W. John Higgins Chaplains should use updated 2007 Trestleboard for prayers Prayers available for Muslim, Jewish, Protestant, and Catholic Services
CEO of Masonic Health System Bro. David Turner At Overlook 100% Occupied 257 Residents Acute Care had 600 Admissions $72 Million was borrowed to build $50 million debt paid off already! VNA has over 6500 patients Hospice Program has over 50 patients 1300 employees with $65 Million in revenue/ year Certified Rehab center Hospice Program Private Duty Care Geriatric Home Care Management Program MHS Recently purchased 2 underperforming nursing homes in Lincoln and Northampton, MA Grand Masters Fair Sunday June 13th, 2010 Charlton Campus of MHS $11,000 donated from the lodges from last years event
DISTRICT DEPUTY TRAINING SEMINAR JANUARY 9, 2010 Grand Lodge of Masons in Massachusetts A.F. & A.M. Page (2)
Public Relations Bro. Robert Huke Lodge Websites are important & must be updated with current information Make website unique/special We are using www.CapeCodMasons.org for distribution of information
Wor. Edward Rooney District Awareness Officer - here is the link for the
January Newsletter ** IMPORTANT DATE ** March 27th, 2010 Spring Open House for all MASS Lodges Partner with Lodges to promote event with radio ads as most cost effective DVDs are available to Lodges PDF Site downloads are at www.massfreemasonry.org Check Banners for any replacements needs decals will be distributed by DDGM
Grand Lecturer R.W. Robert Hartley Grand Lecturer Seminar to be held on February 12th, 2010 - 9AM Noon on the 2nd Degree in Brockton Masonic Building. You will need to know Du Form opening, Masonic Service, and Open Lodge w/ 3 master masons for exemplification.
Masters Path R.W. Paul Gleason www.educatemasons.org
Per Grand Master edicts- ALL Master elects MUST take Masters Path Program within 30 months of Being installed March 20, 2010 Wakefield, MA , April 10, 2010 Longmeadow - Remedial Program August 5 & 6th in Charlton must attend both sessions Beyond the 3 Degree R.W. Mason Russell April 17, 2010 Framingham Membership Retention - getting new members excited and involved in your Lodge
Lodge of Instruction R.W. James Ray 7:00 PM Candidates are to be introduced in the East Lead Instructors should be appointed and trained Objective: Come away learning more about masonry through training and exposure Masonic protocol NO TABLE LODGES / NO INSTALLATIONS / NO BALLOTTING / AT LOIS these may be done at special meetings however no dispensation from the GM will be given for regularly scheduled LOIs during the month Reason: These are not learning opportunities
Trowel Magazine Bro. John Doherty Trowel Editor
click the link below for past and current issues of the Trowel Magazine http://www.massfreemasonry.org/index.tpl?&ng_view=54 New Bro. Mason assigned as Editor More focus on membership May Issue to focus on 664 Veterans Medal Recipients and they need Pictures! August Issue will be on 60 and 65 year medal holders
DISTRICT DEPUTY TRAINING SEMINAR JANUARY 9, 2010 Grand Lodge of Masons in Massachusetts A.F. & A.M.
Membership - R.W. Mason Russell Membership is still Job # 1 without members we do not exist! 1500 new members last year!
Enable the Masonic experience to be shared with potential members and attract
new members using interesting and provocative programs.
Master Mason Rookie Award started in late 2008 2009 - The Grand Master has signed 50 certificates Great recognition for new candidates gives them an outline, how to succeed and benefit the most Membership Development available in PDF format http://www.massfreemasonry.org/index.tpl?&ng_view=48
Lewis Jewel Continues its success by honoring your father and it makes for a great presentation! Guidelines for Lodges who have an excess of applications of the degrees can apply for a One Day Class to be held by dispensation the guideline is also available at the above link. ******************************** Cape Cod & Islands 20th and 21st Masonic District will hold joint meetings to kick off once again . PILGRIM MONUMENT REDEDICATION AUGUST 5TH, 2010 PROVINCETOWN, MA This event like that previous held for the cornerstone dedication will once again shine a positive light on our membership and give exposure to the benefits to being a Masons. The amount of publicity gained from that one event in 2008 was the highlight if M.W. Jeffrey Hodgdons tenure as Grand Master. Lets do it again!
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