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Junior Deacon

Assists in welcoming the Brethren. Guards the inside door of the Lodge. He
must know which degree the WM is on, who and when may be admitted or
excused, and how to do the floor and staff work. He will also carry messages from
the Senior to the Junior Warden. He must know his parts in the opening and
closing of the lodge and all degree work. The Junior Deacons chair is a place of
learning. Take notes, make records, and arrive early to assist in setting up the
Lodge. Be welcoming to visitors and Brethren.

A few key duties/recommendations are:

✓ Study and follow the Book of Etiquette.
✓ It is the Junior Deacon that opens and closes the lodge room door. Not the
Tyler.
✓ Be trained in the proper use of his staff.
✓ Learn how to set up the lodge room.
✓ Study the duties of the Senior Deacon.
✓ Carry messages from the Senior Warden to the Junior Warden.
✓ Know the difference between conducting and escorting.
✓ Know the floor work.
✓ Study the balloting procedure.

Senior and Junior Stewards

These two positions are similar in that they prepare candidates to receive
degrees, assist the Senior Deacon, and form lines for receiving. They must know
how to purge the lodge. They also assist the Junior Warden in the refreshment