The Most Worshipful Grand Lodge

of ancient free and accepted masons

of the

commonwealth of massachusetts

 James A. Gilrein, II

DISTRICT DEPUTY GRAND MASTER                                                                                                           

TWENTY- FIRST MASONIC DISTRICT                                                                        

2007, 2008, 2010                                                                                       

 

DISTRICT DEPUTY TRAINING SEMINAR – JANUARY 9, 2010

Grand Lodge of Masons in Massachusetts A.F. & A.M.

  

Attendance –  DDGM – 21st District             James A. Gilrein, II

                        DDGM -                                 David C. Hunt

                        District Service Officer -        Chronis Kalivas

                        District Awareness Officer -   William H. Amaru

 

Grand Treasurer- R.W. Lawrence Smith, Jr.          

            Importance of filing 990 –

Fine - $20/day - $140/week if late filing

Could lose Tax exempt status if not filed 

Grand Chaplain – R.W. John Higgins

            Chaplains should use updated 2007 Trestleboard for prayers

            Prayers available for Muslim, Jewish, Protestant, and Catholic Services

 

CEO of Masonic Health System – Bro. David Turner

            At Overlook 100% Occupied

                        257 Residents

                        Acute Care had 600 Admissions

                        $72 Million was borrowed to build – $50 million debt paid off already!

                        VNA has over 6500 patients

                        Hospice Program has over 50 patients

                        1300 employees with $65 Million in revenue/ year

                                    Certified Rehab center

                                    Hospice Program

                                    Private Duty Care

                                    Geriatric Home Care Management Program

                        MHS Recently purchased 2 underperforming nursing homes in Lincoln and Northampton, MA

                        Grand Masters Fair – Sunday June 13th, 2010 – Charlton Campus of MHS

                                    $11,000 donated from the lodges from last year’s event

  

DISTRICT DEPUTY TRAINING SEMINAR – JANUARY 9, 2010

Grand Lodge of Masons in Massachusetts A.F. & A.M.

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Public Relations – Bro. Robert Huke

Lodge Websites are important & must be updated with current information – Make website unique/special

            We are using www.CapeCodMasons.org  for distribution of information

 

Wor. Edward Rooney – District Awareness Officer - here is the link for the January Newsletter
https://docs.google.com/Doc?docid=0AQ2UbQlFYmAtZGR0cnZicTVfMmZqcjc4cWYy&hl=en
Click on it or paste in your address box

 

            ** IMPORTANT DATE ** March 27th, 2010 Spring Open House for all MASS Lodges

            Partner with Lodges to promote event with radio ads as most cost effective

            DVD’s are available to Lodges PDF Site downloads are at www.massfreemasonry.org

            Check Banners for any replacements needs – decals will be distributed by DDGM

 

Grand Lecturer – R.W. Robert Hartley

Grand Lecturer Seminar to be held on February 12th, 2010 - 9AM – Noon on the 2nd Degree in Brockton Masonic Building. You will need to know Du Form opening, Masonic Service, and Open Lodge w/ 3 master masons for exemplification.

 

Masters Path – R.W. Paul Gleason             www.educatemasons.org

 

Per Grand Master edicts- ALL Master elects MUST take Masters Path Program within 30 months of

Being installed – March 20, 2010 – Wakefield, MA , April 10, 2010 – Longmeadow  - Remedial Program August 5 & 6th in Charlton – must attend both sessions

Beyond the 3 Degree – R.W. Mason Russell – April 17, 2010 – Framingham 

Membership Retention - getting new members excited and involved in your Lodge

 

Lodge of Instruction – R.W. James Ray

            7:00 PM – Candidates are to be introduced in the East

            Lead Instructors should be appointed and trained –

            Objective: Come away learning more about masonry through training and exposure Masonic protocol

            NO TABLE LODGES / NO INSTALLATIONS / NO BALLOTTING / AT LOI’S

these may be done at “special meetings” however no dispensation from the GM will be given for regularly scheduled LOI’s during the month –

            Reason: These are not learning opportunities –

 

Trowel Magazine – Bro. John Doherty – Trowel Editor 

 

            click the link below for past and current issues of the Trowel Magazine

 http://www.massfreemasonry.org/index.tpl?&ng_view=54

New Bro. Mason assigned as Editor – More focus on membership –

May Issue to focus on 664 Veterans Medal Recipients – and they need Pictures!

            August Issue will be on 60 and 65 year medal holders

 

DISTRICT DEPUTY TRAINING SEMINAR – JANUARY 9, 2010

Grand Lodge of Masons in Massachusetts A.F. & A.M.

 

Membership - R.W. Mason Russell

                Membership is still Job # 1 – without members we do not exist! 1500 new members last year!

• Enable the Masonic experience to be shared with potential members and attract new members using interesting and provocative programs.
• Enhance the image of Masonry in the community through public service and awareness activities.
• Develop an understanding of the Values and Benefits of belonging to Freemasonry.
• Develop methods for the new Brothers to be assimilated into the Craft.
• Increase the value of the Masonic Lodge experience for members and their families.
• Investigate and provide methods to keep our Lodges active and growing be encouraging Lodges to provide meaningful programs for our members.

           

Master Mason Rookie Award started in late 2008 – 2009 - The Grand Master has signed 50 certificates

            Great recognition for new candidates – gives them an outline, how to succeed and benefit the most

Membership Development available in PDF format  http://www.massfreemasonry.org/index.tpl?&ng_view=48

 

            Lewis Jewel – Continues its success by honoring your father and it makes for a great presentation!

Guidelines for Lodges who have an excess of applications of the degrees can apply for a

One Day Class to be held by dispensation – the guideline is also available at the above link.

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Cape Cod & Islands 20th and 21st Masonic District will hold joint meetings to kick off once again….

PILGRIM MONUMENT REDEDICATION – AUGUST 5TH, 2010

PROVINCETOWN, MA

This event like that previous held for the cornerstone dedication will once again shine a positive light on our membership and give exposure to the benefits to being a Masons. The amount of publicity gained from that one event in 2008 was the highlight if M.W. Jeffrey Hodgdon’s tenure as Grand Master. Let’s do it again!