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Junior Warden

The Junior Warden is to assist the Worshipful Master in the discharge of the

duties of his office, and in his absence, and that of the Senior Warden, to govern
the Lodge. He is to guard over the lodge with the Senior Warden. Attend the
Masonic College. He should begin his preparations to serve in the East. Set
tentative plans, goals and programs for his year. He should be memorizing the
SW’s parts, opening and closing, the MM degree and the GL instructions. Begin
saving for your year in the East. Try to attend Blue Lodge Instruction and complete
the Torchlight Program. Obtain your Basic Proficiency. A Junior Warden cannot
resign. He is also appointed by the Master to be Chairman of the Committee on
Grievances.

A few key duties/recommendations are:

✓ Start preparations for your year as Master. Set goals, events, programs,
calendar.
✓ Responsible for the refreshment.
✓ Be ready to step up to Senior Warden in the SW absence.
✓ Save now as during as Master you will have expenses. Goal: A buck a
Day!
✓ Organize a degree team as requested by the WM.
✓ Serves as Chairman of the Committee on Grievances.
✓ Must attend the Annual Communication of Grand Lodge
✓ Attend all Stated, Special and Officers meetings.
✓ Provide direction to the Senior Steward to ensure the refreshment duties
performed.
✓ Assist the WM in setting up the Speakers and other programs.
✓ Begin relationship building with other Brothers. Build your Officer team.
✓ Become competent in Opening/Closing/Call to Labor/Refreshment.
✓ Know the basics of conducting a Stated Communication.
✓ Learn Petitions, Balloting and Elections.
✓ As a member, attend Grand Lodge Annual Communication.
✓ Provide direction to the Senior Steward regarding the refreshment table.
✓ Obtain the Basic Proficiency level certificate.
✓ Memorize the Geometry lecture of the Fellowcraft Degree.
✓ Raise and lower your columns at the proper time.