Transcript Masonic Etiquette - Saddleback Laguna Masonic Lodge No. 672
Masonic Etiquette
Clarence Thomas
Courtesy and Respect ◦ People & Property Manner of Address ◦ Grand Lodge; Officers; PM’s; Brothers Guest ◦ ◦ Keep him Engaged and/or Hand off Don’t let him feel like a stranger Be Aware of your surroundings Appropriate Topics Language & Wear a Name Badge Clean up is Everyone’s responsibility
Clean; Neat; Well Pressed & Groomed Business Casual Jacket & Tie Preferred for Ritual ◦ Business Casual if necessary Shoes Polished No Hats permitted in Lodge ◦ Except for religious or Health reasons
Be On Time Officers in place 5 minuets early (set up earlier)
Apron worn
(Outside all other garments) Not to be worn outside the building • •
If You Are Late
Check with the Tiler
Check Columns and Jewels
At Labor or Refreshment
Giving the Sign at the Altar
Which Degree
Addressing the Worshipful Master Not Addressing Other Brethren Worshipful Master and Brethren
Concept of Address
Side Conversations During the Meeting Electronic Devices Joking and Horseplay Be respectful of Candidate Degrees ◦ Returning from “at ease” or “refreshment” promptly
Pedestal Stations never Vacant Sign at the Altar Activity at the Altar - By the Door Return the Apron to the Apron Stand
Be on Time
Confirm social commitments and appointments Call well ahead if you are going to be late or to reschedule or cancel
RSVP All Invitations Promptly
Yes I/we will attend
– Thank you for your invitation
No I we will be unable to attend
– Thank you for your invitation
Treat others with courtesy and respect Have good personal hygiene Have good table manners Be aware of special situations
– they have unique etiquette attached to them
Send Thank Your Cards/Notes Emails Promptly
Reciprocate when possible; bring something when appropriate or ask if anything is needed
◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ Channels of Communication ◦ Brother/ Brother Seek Guidance from Coach; Lodge Officer / Master Tiler; Chaplain or PM Inspector If Candidate Problem ◦ Senior Warden / Master Ritual Correction ◦ Officers Coach; Coach; Senior Officer Candidate Correction ◦ Coach Prompting in Lodge ◦ Officers coach or designated by Speaker ONLY
◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ Purchase a good book on Etiquette Other Modules available Tiler Investigations Coaching Officers duties (due 2012) Chaplain (due 2012) 11
Manners easily and rapidly mature into morals.
Horace Mann
Politeness and consideration for others is like investing pennies and getting dollars back.