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Senior Warden

The Senior Warden is to assist the Worshipful Master in the discharge of the duties
of his offices, and in absence, govern the lodge. The Senior Warden Is also the

head of the Finance Committee and assists the Master in opening and closing his
lodge. The wise Master takes counsel of his Wardens. He should be finalizing the
plans, goals and programs for his year in the East. Working to speak to every
person to be appointed or elected. Finish your calendar with a complete list of
meetings, programs and activities. Competency in all the “Work” is expected. You
should have attended the Masonic College. A Senior Warden cannot resign.

A few key duties/recommendations are:

✓ Study budget preparation, accounting, and records.
✓ Learn how to prepare agendas, postings, correspondence.
✓ Attend all Stated and Special Communications.
✓ As a member, attend Grand Lodge Annual Communication.
✓ Actively support the WM’s programs.
✓ Work to promote peace and harmony.
✓ Train and develop the other Officers.
✓ Represent the WM at such other functions as he may direct.
✓ Organize a degree team as requested by the WM.
✓ Serve as Chairman of the Committee on Finance.
✓ Finalize your program for your year as WM.
✓ Obtain acceptance from Brothers you would appoint during your year as
WM.
✓ Memorize the Opening & Closing all three degrees.
✓ Obtain the Basic Proficiency Certificate at a minimum.
✓ Memorize the WM’s part in the conferral of all three degrees.
✓ Be competent in all the responsibilities of the WM.
✓ Be proficient in going from Labor to Refreshment
✓ Know how to receive the GM and the DD.
✓ Know the Petition, Investigation, Balloting and Elections Process.
✓ Attend the Annual Blue Lodge Training, Fellows of the Craft &
Torchlight.
✓ Raise and lower the columns at the proper time.