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 years 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
DVDs 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 LOIS
these may be done at special meetings however no dispensation from the GM will be given for regularly scheduled LOIs 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 Hodgdons tenure as Grand Master. Lets do it again!