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✓ Know that all Grand Lodge Officers are Past Masters.
✓ They retain the right of being elected to Master again with serving as
Warden.
✓ Are the only ones that may wear a Past Master’s jewel or apron.

Membership & Attendance

One of the key committees to be appointed by the Master is the Membership

Committee. It should work with the Grand Secretary and the Lodge Secretary in
ensuring the records are kept properly and members kept informed. A physical
location map “Where’s Mason” is a great tool in identifying where your Brothers
are and perhaps need for assistance. Always encourage family events and ensure
their invitation. Appoint enthusiastic members on the Membership committee.
Instruct them to call up, go to see, write a letter to, every man on the list, advising
of the next Lodge meeting and/or function and asking his assistance and
attendance. Make it a goal for the Master to write to every absent brother.
Personalize them and follow-up with additional letters to change their minds to
attend. You may find out much about your absent members and be able to serve
them well even if they can’t attend. They may choose to donate or work from
home if they can’t drive. There are many complex situations that arrive so don’t be
judgmental. Extend the hand of brotherly love. Inform them of lodge happenings.

A few key points:

✓ Attendance is a good barometer for how well the lodge is doing.
✓ Send out meeting notices.
✓ Establish a telephone call tree.
✓ Arrange for drivers to pick up Masons whom are housebound.
✓ Post the agendas and have extras for members at the meetings.
✓ Develop lady’s programs.
✓ Study your membership, know where and who they are.